Pick and Place Cobot Applications

May 2020

Applications for Pick and Place Robots

Pick-and-place robots are often used in manufacturing but are also used in applications such as packaging, bin picking, and inspection. Here’s a look at a few of the most common applications for pick-and-place robots and how they’re used.

1. Assembly: Pick-and-place robots used in assembly applications grab incoming parts from one location, such as a conveyor, and place or affix them to another item. The two joined parts are then transported to the next assembly area.
2. Packaging: Pick–and–place robots used in the packaging process grab items from an incoming source or designated area and place them in a packaging container.
3. Bin picking: Pick-and-place robots used in bin-picking applications grab parts or items from bins. These robots typically have advanced vision systems that allow them to distinguish colour, shape, and size to pick the right items, even from bins containing randomly mixed items. These parts or items are then sent to another location for assembly or packaging.
4. Inspection: Pick-and-place robots used for inspection applications are equipped with advanced vision systems to pick up objects, detect anomalies, and remove defective parts or items by placing them in a designated location.

Benefits of Pick and Place Robots

The primary benefits of pick-and-place robots are speed and consistency. They can be customised to meet specific production requirements and are easily programmable, so they can be used for multiple applications. While designs vary, pick-and-place robots are often small and lightweight, making them ideal for use in projects where space is limited.

Pick-and-place robots help increase output by aiding with the picking and packaging processes in warehouse settings. They also provide good ROI to manufacturers. In both settings, pick-and-place robots relieve associates and operators of monotonous, repetitive work, which boosts productivity while alleviating the physical strain on human workers that commonly results from performing these types of tasks.

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