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Your Challenges
Small quantities, many variants, high manual effort
It is very challenging to achieve profitable productivity for small production runs or many product variants with classical automation technology. There is a lack of flexible, reusable solutions. A particular challenge is increasing the efficiency of process steps that are currently performed manually. Automation efforts are usually tedious and lead to external dependencies.
Our Solution
The system robodev is an intelligent modular automation system that can be integrated and put into operation within a few hours in almost all manual workstations and production lines. The graphical robodev assistent is intuitive to use and requires no programming knowledge. The robodev modules are simple and flexible. Thus, you can automate tasks on your own. Achieve immediate productivity gains or quality improvements. Short delivery times, quick return on investment.
system robodev
The overall system consists of intelligent mechatronic modules that can be combined with each other as desired and an innovative software assistant. This combination enables automation solutions that are easy to handle and quickly adaptable.
robodev applications
The system robodev is particularly suitable for production environments characterised by manual production tasks. Feeding, handling, machining and assembly of workpieces as well as quality assurance can be automated quickly, productively and efficiently. More applications
Pick & Place
Here we show a Pick and Place application, realized with the system robodev. rd.Camera.Stereo and rd.LED.Spot identify the object, which is then picked up and placed by the linear motion modules and the rd.Vacuum.500 into the machine. Due to their modular design, the robodev modules can be easily integrated into existing production lines, using aluminium profiles as shown here.
Good and Reject Parts Separation
Here we show a Sorting on a conveyor belt application, realized with the robodev system. The rd.Drive.Torque module powers and stops the conveyor belt, on which our rd.Camera.Stereo checks the three-dimensional parts. Sorting is done using the rd.Linear module. Due to their modular design, the robodev modules can be easily integrated into existing production lines, using aluminium profiles as shown here.
Flexible Screwing Unit
Here we show an application for a Flexible Screwing Unit, realized with the system robodev. Our rd.Camera.Stereo detects the case and monitors the full process. The robodev modules (rd.Linear and rd.Drive.Torque) apply a torque screwdriver, which is operated by out software, the robodev assistant. With our rd.Connect.RS232 and rd.IO.4 interfaces, most third-party components can thus be integrated into an application. Due to their modular design, the robodev modules can be easily combined with aluminium profiles and integrated into existing production lines or manual workstations.
Laboratory Automation
Here we show an application for a Laboratory Automation, realized with the system robodev. Our linear motion modules move the third-party components (pipette and microtiter plate). Controlled by the software, the robodev assistent, liquid can be dosed into the individual wells of the microtiter plate. With our rd.Connect.RS232 and rd.IO.4 interfaces, most third-party components can thus be integrated into an application. Due to their modular design, the robodev modules can be easily integrated into existing manual workstations, using aluminium profiles.
Automated Storage
Here we show an Automated Warehouse, realized with the system robodev. Our linear motion modules realize the x,y and z axis. Parts up to 1000 grams are picked up and moved, using the rd.Gripper.3. Due to their modular design, the robodev modules can be easily combined with aluminium profiles and integrated into existing warehouses or manual workstations.
Electronics Testing
Here we show an Electronics Testing application, a quality assurance and sorting of microchips, realized with the robodev system. At first, we pick up and align the microchip correctly, then we visually inspect the pins from below with our rd.Camera.Stereo. If the microchip passes this check, we insert it into the socket (third party component), close the top and run the test via our software, the robodev assitent. With our rd.Connect.RS232 and rd.IO.4 interfaces, most third-party components can be integrated into an application. After the test is completed we open the top, pick up the microchip, sort according to the testing and run again. Due to their modular design, the robodev modules can be easily combined with aluminium profiles and integrated into existing production lines.
Optical Quality Inspection
Here we show an Optical Quality Inspection application, realized with the system robodev. The possible applications range from the testing of microchips to the monitoring of large and complex systems. Several rd.Camera.Stereo modules can be networked, while our rd.LED.Spot module provides suitable illumination. Through our rd.Connect.RS232 and rd.IO.4 interfaces, the application can communicate with third party components. Due to their modular design, the robodev modules can be easily integrated into existing production lines or manual workstations, using aluminium profiles.
robodev modules
The robodev modules provide different actuators and sensors as well as a selection of functional modules. To add further external components, the control unit of the system can be extended with additional interface modules. For easy setup, you only need familiar aluminum profiles and their standard connectors.
Actuator: rd.Linear.250 - 1250
The linear motion module is equipped with a fully integrated drive and performs movements up to 1250 mm stroke. It reaches speeds of up to 300 mm/s with a payload of 5 kg. More
Actuator: rd.Drive.HighSpeed
The extremely precise rotary drive of this rotary motion module enables a positioning accuracy of up to 0.1°. The unit provides low torque at high speed . More
Actuator: rd.Drive.Torque
The rotary motion module has a fully integrated servo drive, achieves torques of up to 7 Nm with a speed of up to 360 °/s. More
Actuator: rd.LED.Spot
The LED lighting module is equipped with an RGBW spot and thus offers a very wide color spectrum. With an opening angle of 20º and 10 Watt light output, the module offers the perfect lighting for your processes. More
Actuator: rd.Vacuum.500
Thanks to the integrated vacuum generator, the vacuum gripper works completely independently. Due to the variable number of exchangeable suction cups, you can optimally adjust the gripper to parts of up to 500 g. More
Sensor: rd.Camera.Stereo
The stereo camera module provides intelligent image processing with two independent lenses. Focus, aperture and zoom are manually adjustable. Image are directly processed on the module. More
Display: rd.HMI.7
With this 7-inch multi-touch control panel, you can conveniently control the automatic process and display all relevant process parameters. More
Interface: rd.IO.4
You can connect external devices via this mixed signal IO device. The unit has analog as well as digital inputs and outputs and can supply external components with 24VDC. More
Interface: rd.Connect.RS232
This interface module allows the connection of external components via a serial RS232 interface. More
Actuator: rd.Gripper.3
This mechanical 2-finger parallel gripper with adaptable fingers provides 3mm of stroke per jaw. The gripping force can be adjusted and internal sensors provide status monitoring. More
Sensor: rd.Teach.6D
This freely mountable teach module enables the user to directly input target positions in up to six degrees of freedom. In addition, this module can be used for other force sensing applications, e.g. as a probe. More
Safety: rd.Safety.EStop
Required in every configuration: The emergency-stop control element connected to the rd.Master is a pressure switch for immediate stopping of all drive modules. More
Cable: rd.Hybrid.250 - 3000
This high-quality hybrid connection cable provides fieldbus connectivity within the system and supplies all modules with power. The uniform connector simplifies the connection of all module types. The cable is available in different lengths.
Control: rd.Master.500
The rd.Master.500 supplies the other robodev modules with power and controls the entire system. The module features LAN and WLAN connectivity and is the gateway to external components and IT systems. More
robodev assistant
Automation can be so intuitive: The robodev assistant allows you to directly translate your production process to an automation process. Designed for the manufacturing specialist, the assistant is intuitive to use, process oriented and does not require programming skills.
Dashboard
Via the dashboard, you have an overview of your individually set up processes at all times - clear and in real time.
Manual Control
The manual control allows you to operate and control the robodev modules on an individual basis.
Process Editor
Use the process editor to graphically define the manufacturing process in simple, manageable steps and thus control and combine the modules as a whole.
Automatic Mode / HMI Configuration
The automatic mode allows you to conveniently start and stop previously defined processes and quickly define the desired user interface.
Settings
In the settings menu you create backups of processes, configure special machine settings and can connect to external IT systems.
robodev configurator
Got an idea for an automation application in your production? Want to get inspired by existing applications for your use case? Then open the robodev configurator and with a few clicks create a 3D model for your application. Either start from scratch or customize pre-built applications to your use case.
robodev company
robodev GmbH is a technology spin-off that emerged from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in 2016. The innovation behind system robodev is based on years of research and development in the field of modular and service robotics. Easy-to-use, comprehensible technology that makes automation accessible to every manufacturer - that is our motivation.
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