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Autonomous apple picking with ReBeL robot

Pick & Place

픽 앤 플레이스

Pick and place

ピック&プレース

拾取&放置

หยิบและวาง

Al ve yerleştir

取放 (揀選 & 放置)

pick-n-place

This research project investigates the application of autonomous fruit picking in a controlled, simulated trellis apple orchard environment. The orchard consists of apple trees growing flat against vertical trellises, mimicking the structured arrangement common in commercial orchards. The mobile robotic platform, equipped with the Igus ReBeL 6-DOF robotic arm and advanced sensing capabilities, navigates through the rows of the orchard, accurately identifying and harvesting ripe apples. The system uses a stereo depth camera for perception and a soft pneumatic gripper to grasp the fruit on the tree.

The autonomous fruit picking system addresses challenges such as labour shortages, rising costs, ergonomic concerns, consistency and quality as well as sustainability. It optimises the distribution of work, reduces costs, increases efficiency and improves working conditions. By automating the repetitive and strenuous task of fruit picking, human workers can focus on higher value tasks. The system works tirelessly and harvests around the clock, maximising yield and minimising the risk of crop loss. The precise gripping mechanism ensures that the fruit is not damaged, which improves the overall quality. The automation of dangerous and physically demanding tasks also improves the safety and well-being of the workers.

Landwirtschaft

Agriculture

農業

농업

农业

Agricultuur / Landbouw

Rolnictwo

Agricultura

agriculture

Igus gantry robot in automated drilling machine for ladder support legs of pick-up truck caps.

Assembly

Montage

조립

Montaż

安装

Assemblage

組裝

組付け

Montaje

assembly

The automated drilling machine for ladder support legs of pick-up truck caps was developed to optimise the highly labour-intensive process of drilling. This process previously took around 3 hours a day and was associated with a high employee turnover rate. The introduction of the automated drilling machine, which utilises an igus room gantry, aims to overcome these challenges and increase production efficiency.

The igus room gantry takes over the precise and repeatable drilling of the ladder support legs, which was previously done manually. The automation of this process frees up 3 hours of working time per day, which can now be used for other operational tasks. This leads to a considerable reduction in the workload for employees and a reduction in physical strain. The implementation of the automated drilling machine offers several advantages. It reduces the workload and the associated physical strain on employees, which leads to a lower staff turnover rate. In addition, automation saves costs as the position, which was costing around $25,000 a year, can now be utilised more efficiently. The freed up 3 hours of working time per day can be used for other value-adding activities, which increases the overall productivity of the company.

Produktion

Manufacturing

Production

製造業

Fabricação

Productie

Produkcja

การผลิต

制造业

Üretim

제조

Produzione

manufacturing

Intuitive gesture control with igus Robolink

总览

Handhabung

Material handling

Manuseio de materiais

Malzeme taşıma

Przeładunek materiałów

Manipulación de materiales

倉儲物流

物料搬运

Materiaal handling

ระบบจัดการสินค้า

물류 산업

Movimentazione dei materiali

マテリアルハンドリング

Manipulation

material-handling

This project aims to control and programme a robot in an innovative way. For this purpose, a sensor is used that can track the human hand in three-dimensional space. The sensor recognises the position, orientation and acceleration of each individual finger. A specially developed program uses the data from the hand sensor to recognise gestures and movements and generate commands that can be executed by the robot in real time. This enables precise control of the robot, including a connected gripper.

The points approached by the hand control are saved so that the sequences can be automatically reproduced later. In this way, a robot can be programmed without having to write a single line of code. This project was realised using the igus robolink (RL-DCi-5S-M) as an example. Especially for robots with older control systems, which often require expertise and training, this intuitive manual control offers a low-barrier solution. It enables quick and easy realisation of potentially complex motion sequences and contributes to time and cost savings. Manual control eliminates the need for costly and time-consuming familiarisation phases with different kinematics and software environments. The intuitive control and programming of the robot without any IT knowledge enables efficient and barrier-free use. Complex motion sequences can be implemented and programmed quickly and easily, resulting in rapid training of the sequences and therefore considerable time and cost savings.

Modular ReBeL robot arm for quadruped robots

Quadruped robots have aroused great interest in the scientific community in recent years due to their versatility in navigating through different terrains. They are particularly used in the areas of surveillance, inspection and search and rescue operations. These tasks do not require great manipulation skills. However, when precise interaction with objects is required, quadruped robots are not the best option. For this reason, a modular robotic arm called ReBeL from igus has been used, which is specifically designed to be attached to quadruped robots to extend their ability to interact with objects and increase the application possibilities in agricultural and industrial solutions.

The ReBeL robot arm is characterised by its modular structure, which makes it possible to use different tools depending on the task and to easily replace components if necessary. The arm weighs around 3 kg without tools and uses three Igus joints and aluminium parts for connection. The structure can carry a load of 2.5 kg. Compared to commercially available models that are not specifically designed for this purpose, the ReBeL robotic arm is more efficient and cost-effective. It costs no more than €2,500 and offers a higher load capacity at a lower weight, which improves the stability and balance of the quadruped robot. In addition, the entire control software was developed using the ROS framework, which enables real-time interaction with the system and testing of algorithms in the previously developed simulator. Overall, the ReBeL robotic arm is an efficient and cost-effective solution for precise interactions in various applications.

Education

교육용

Enseignement

Educación

教育

Edukacja

教育 

Onderwijs

education

Automated marking system for concrete pipes with Igus room gantry

The automated marking system for concrete pipes was developed to enable efficient and precise marking of concrete pipes with diameters from 400 mm to 1600 mm. The system utilises an igus spatial gantry for the movements along the X and Z axes and ensures stable and optimal positioning of the marking head. Installed at the end of the production line, the system carries out the marking when the line is at a standstill. It marks a length of 1000 mm and includes various variables and codes such as the date of manufacture, the NF logo, the factory logo, the strength classes and the results of leak and tolerance tests.

Igus guides and motors are used for the movements along the X and Z axes. Two guides with one shaft support the large offset and considerable weight to ensure stability.

The automated marking system offers numerous advantages. It saves time and costs through automated labelling, ensures precise positioning of the marking head for high-quality markings and enables product traceability and identification of defective products. It also optimises production by comparing production on different days and reduces the need for manual checks.

Automated marking system for concrete pipes with igus room gantry

Precise bonding and sealing with igus room portal

Gluing

Kleben

Collage

接着

膠合

Klejenie

涂胶

접착

Lijmen

gluing

The modular dispensing system with integrated igus room gantry offers an innovative solution for the precise and efficient dispensing of adhesives and sealants in prototype and series production. The use of zero-point clamping systems and measuring systems enables simple replacement of dispensing valves, tools or devices, which guarantees a high level of process reliability from batch size 1. In addition to 1-component materials from cartridges, hobbocks and drums, 2-component materials can also be applied with the right valve technology. The optional needle measurement for the automated input of offset values ensures consistent precision even after the cartridge change.

Handling and joining tasks can be programmed via the Igus Robot Control (IRC), whereby the DXF import represents an even simpler way of quickly implementing complex 2D contours in a dispensing programme in the future. An integrated weighing cell controls the dispensing process and ensures the defined adhesive quantity, thereby reducing waste and guaranteeing a consistently high quality of the dispensing process. The recurring, precise material application ensures the high quality of the dispensing process, minimising rework. Defined material application in the right place ensures sustainability through economical material consumption and reduces material waste.

This modular dispensing system revolutionises critical dispensing tasks and offers a flexible, efficient and cost-effective solution for production.

Reliable sampling with ReBeL in a mars simulation

The robotic arm mounted at the rear of the specially developed rover is used to collect and store rock samples from a simulated Martian surface for later analysis. In addition, the ReBeL's robotic arm operates a maintenance switch panel, whereby it can autonomously disconnect and connect specific switching sequences and plug connections.

The ReBeL 6DOF is an excellent alternative to conventional manufacturers. It is ideal for our applications as it is lighter in weight and still offers the required precision. The plug-and-play software also makes it easy to automate processes.

Igus room gantry in automatic painting station

Süper düşük maliyetli

Superlage kosten

Superlowcost

Superniskikoszt

超低成本

Coût très faible

Super low cost

ซุปเปอร์โลว์คอส

Custo superbaixo

초저가

经济型

superlowcost

The EffiCoat Gantry is based on a room gantry from igus, which was specially developed for precise and even coating applications. This state-of-the-art system enables efficient coating of door accessories and ensures outstanding surface quality. Thanks to its low-maintenance design and easy-to-clean components, the EffiCoat Gantry significantly reduces maintenance costs and thus offers a clear competitive advantage over conventional coating systems.

The igus room gantry provides stable and reliable guidance of the painting movements, ensuring even application of the paint. This improves the quality of the painted parts and minimises coating defects. The compact design and fast delivery time within one month make the EffiCoat Gantry an ideal solution for companies that want to make their painting processes more efficient and economical.

By combining proven Igus technology with state-of-the-art automation, the EffiCoat Gantry offers an advanced solution for the professional coating of door accessories - precise, low-maintenance and economical.

Igus gantry portal in automatic painting station

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