One of the most exciting things about Automate 2017 is seeing so much Robotiq tech (wrist cameras, grippers, and force sensors) being used in various booths. We took a quick trip around the exhibition area and compiled some of our favorite implementations.
Here's our Top 5 Robotiq Appearances @ Automate 2017 (So Far).
#5 ArtiMinds
German firm ArtiMinds (Booth #363) has created software that enables point and click cobot programming through an easy-to use visual interface.
In this shot, a cobot system that uses a UR5 and the Robotiq 2-Finger Adaptive Gripper perpares to pick up an object. We really liked the simplicity of the software's visual interface.
#4 Dorner Manufacturing Corp.
Dorner Mfg. Corp (Booth #1059) is running a nice demo that shows a UR5 arm fitted with a Robotiq 2-Finger Adaptive Gripper testing electric fans as they move along a conveyor belt.
We really liked this implementation as it shows how cobots can be used safely and effectively in dynamic environments and when there are plenty of people around.
#3 Creaform
Fellow Québécois and 3D scanner maker Creaform (Booth #765) is using a Robotiq force sensor to automate its portable 3D scanners. Robotiq's force sensor enables the system to create highly-detailed 3D models of the object being scanned by helping the portable scanner to orient itself in space.
#2 Universal Robots
Danish cobot maker Universal Robots (Booth #1245) is running two demos with Robotiq technology --our wrist cameras and grippers.
In the first, a Robotiq gripper moves blocks on a Festo 7-axis rail:
In the second, a Robotiq wrist camera and gripper show their positioning (and artistic) prowess:
#1 Clearpath Robotics
Earlier today, we posted about Clearpath Robotics' (Booth #2047) integration of an Otto 100 robot with a UR5 and a Robotiq 2-Finger Adaptive Gripper to create mobile cobots.
It's really cool and deserving of #1 on our list.
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