Deep Learning-Based Part Detection for Cobots

IMTS 2024 Deep Learning-Based Part Detection for Machine Tending Cobots

2024-08-29 Source: Press release 2 min Reading Time

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Universal Robots is set to unveil a new AI-powered machine tending solution at IMTS 2024, enabling faster batch changeovers by eliminating the need for fixtures. Additionally, the company will showcase advanced cobot applications for welding, finishing, part feeding, and laser marking.

Universal Robots will show a wide range of new cobot-powered applications at IMTS, incl. dynamic path planning (pictured bottom center) that ensures the cobot takes the most effective, collision-free paths without the user needing to configure these motions. This is especially valuable when the precise location the robot is picking parts from is unknown.(Bild: Universal Robots / BusinessWire) — Universal Robots will show a wide range of new cobot-powered applications at IMTS, incl. dynamic path planning (pictured bottom center) that ensures the cobot takes the most effective, collision-free paths without the user needing to configure these motions. This is especially valuable when the precise location the robot is picking parts from is unknown.
(Bild: Universal Robots / BusinessWire)

In a recent survey by Universal Robots (UR) of 1,200 manufacturers across North America and Europe, more than half of the respondents reported that they are already integrating AI and machine learning into their production processes.

Ujjwal Kumar, Group President of Teradyne Robotics, parent company of Universal Robots (UR), has suggested that AI is more than just a passing trend, highlighting the growing interest in physical AI. Kumar noted that by enhancing their control systems with high-performance computing hardware and making targeted software upgrades, UR is positioning itself as the leading robotics platform for AI application development and deployment.

At IMTS in Chicago, September 9-14, UR plans to demonstrate a machine-tending application with new AI-driven perception capabilities. These capabilities, powered by NVIDIA Jetson and Isaac acceleration libraries, are integrated into UR's new PolyScope X platform. This combination allows for dynamic path planning, enabling robots to navigate the most efficient, collision-free routes without extensive user input. UR intends to extend this advanced technology to a variety of applications, including machine tending and other material handling tasks.

“We’re looking forward to showing IMTS attendees robust deep learning solutions that will significantly impact manufacturing, especially for high mix/low volume production, which is increasingly common in machine tending,” Kumar adds. AI will also be a focal point during UR’s popular Cobot Walks—guided tours throughout IMTS that explore the latest cobot innovations in machine tending, metal fabricating, support tools, UR+ peripherals, and education".

It's all about uptime

An important production parameter is cobot uptime. To ensure seamless operations and increased efficiency, UR has launched the enhanced UR Care Service Plans that now offer preventive field service, onsite break-fix, dedicated remote support and secure cloud connectivity-based cobot service/performance monitoring through UR Connect, showcased for the first time at IMTS.“
We want to be our customers’ steadfast ally, helping them optimize performance, maintain peak hardware condition and uptime, and extend the lifespan of their cobots,” says Anurag Thakur, VP of Service & Aftermarket at UR, who also emphasizes UR Care’s new Field Service program, an offering that both ensures prompt onsite repairs with industry-leading response times and preventive maintenance visits by skilled automation experts.
Unlike other service and repair offerings that often involve numerous platforms, channels, and logins, UR now provides all service, support, and training through the fleet management portal myUR. (kib)

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