...Yupeng Zou; Qiang Yu; Yongfei Ma; Jianheng Tang; Ke Fei Wang; Xinqing Wang Purpose This study aims to achieve reliable sub-millimeter robotic assembly for small-scale components using vision-based control under calibration-limited industrial conditions. Design/methodology/approach A vision...

..., printed circuit manufacture and electronic product assembly. Finally, conclusions are drawn. Findings The major application in semiconductor manufacture is the handling of silicon wafers during both front- and back-end processes and products include cleanroom certified multi-axis robotic arms, some...

... for redundant actuated parallel mechanism (RAPM) can significantly reduce the interaction force between NCLs. Originality/value In this paper, HFPC is applied to the control of the posture adjustment system, which reduces the internal force of LCA and improves the assembly quality of aircraft parts...

... manufacturer that specializes in collaborative robots. Carlisle discusses the highlights of his 40-year career that led to groundbreaking innovations in small parts assembly and handling robots, along with some of the challenges. He also shares his thoughts on the future of the industry. Findings Brian...

..., the deployment of these robots in industrial environments, particularly in assembly, still comprises several challenges, of which one is skills-based tasks distribution between humans and robots. With ever-decreasing product life cycles and high-mix low volume production, the skills-based task distribution...

... simulation, thereby overcoming current limitation in simulation software. Research limitations/implications The case study developed here is considered a typical feeding and assembly application. This is however very different from other robotic applications which should be explored in separate case...

...Hamza Bendemra; Toufik Al Khawli; Muddasar Anwar; Dewald Swart; Cesare Stefanini Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present a novel force sensing jig for robot-assisted drilling used to drill holes for the fastening of floating nut plates in aircraft assembly. Design/methodology/approach...

... 04 04 2016 13 05 2016 23 05 2016 02 06 2016 © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2016 Emerald Group Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Robotics Metrology Simulation Assembly Flexible manufacturing In the current world of fast-paced change...

... system for an automated water leak test was designed using an image processing system utilized by the robot. Design/methodology/approach – The “water leak test” in an automotive final assembly line is often a significant cost factor due to its labour-intensive nature. This is particularly the case...

... to accomplish a common task such as assembly of an object, search and rescue operations or other tasks where “multiple hands” are needed to complete the assignment. Richard Bloss can be contacted at: rbloss@umich.edu © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2014 Swarm robots Search and rescue...

... vision Inspection Quality assurance Assembly Robert Bogue can be contacted at: robbogue@aol.com © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2013 Figure 3 The robotic head, showing lasers, sensors, light sources and suction cups Figure 4 The robot handling a door...

... The UR5 robotic arm and its touch screen controller Figure 2 The Baxter robot Figure 3 Rethink Robotics founder Rodney Brooks with Baxter Figure 4 The Baxter robot operating on an assembly line Figure 5 ABB's FRIDA prototype robot...

... are used to find target work areas and help the operator guide the snake head to the correct location. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2012 Robots Surgery Inspection Assembly Disassembly For more than half a century, robots have been helping with reach. Their original design...

... with exhibitors of robots, as well as system integrators who apply robots to specific categories of applications. Findings Telepresence robots have come of age with multiple vendors offering units. Delta robots have found a niche in quick handling of packing and order assembly tasks. Practical implications...

...Richard Bloss Purpose This paper seeks to review the Assembly and Automation Expo in Chicago with emphasis on new robot innovations and applications on display. Design/methodology/approach The paper includes in‐depth interviews with exhibitors of robots as well as system integrators who apply...

... at: akn@mmmi.sdu.dk © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2011 Robotics Conveyors Tracking Assembly Factory automation has in the past been concentrated on tasks where the objectives in the scene are either well known or can easily be detected. Solutions for challenging pose estimation...

...Richard Bloss Purpose The purpose of this paper is to review the robots at the Assembly Technology Expo. Assembly Expo is the feature show, which is combined with five other manufacturing shows at the same time at the same venue in Chicago. Design/methodology/approach In‐depth interviews...

... at: zhfu@sjtu.edu.cn © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2008 Robotics Sensors Assembly When the wafer is processed through protective coating, masking and photo‐etching at different working stages, and the position errors will be generated during the transport process. If the errors...

...Jocelyne Troccaz; Richard Bloss Purpose The purpose of this paper is to review the robots at the 2007 ATExpo Show and related Electronics Assembly Show, Quality, PlasTec and National Manufacturing Week Shows, as well as at the FABTECH Show and the Rockwell Automation Show held in Chicago...

...Robert Bogue Purpose This paper seeks to describe a new flexible, robot‐based welding line, installed at an American DaimlerChrysler vehicle assembly plant. Design/methodology/approach This paper first considers the motivations behind flexible manufacturing strategies (FMSs) and then describes...