カテゴリーアーカイブ: Spider Robot

I. Articulated Robots  Structure: Multiple rotary joints (typically 6 axes), resembling a human arm. Characteristics: High flexibility, large workspace, ability to reach around obstacles. Applicable Machines/Machinery: Welding Machines: Spot welding, arc welding cells. Painting Booths: Automated spray painting systems. Machine Tools: CNC machine tending for milling, turning centers. Assembly Lines: Complex assembly stations (e.g., automotive final assembly). II. SCARA Robots  Structure: Two parallel rotary joints + one linear Z-axis. Characteristics: High speed, rigid in vertical direction, compact footprint. Applicable Machines/Machinery: Pick-and-Place Machines: High-speed placement in packaging, electronics assembly. Screw Driving Machines: Automated fastening stations. Dispensing Machines: Adhesive, sealant, or solder paste application. Assembly Workstations: Small parts assembly (e.g., electronics, appliances). […]

Spider robots (high-speed parallel robots) are renowned for their exceptional speed and acceleration, making them the ideal choice for high-speed pick-and-place applications. I. Typical Speed Range Performance Metric Typical Value Standard Pick-and-Place Cycle 0.3 to 0.5 seconds per cycle (including picking, moving, and placing) Maximum Pick Rate Up to 200 picks per minute or more, depending on part size and travel distance Acceleration Up to 100 m/s² (10 G) or higher Maximum Travel Speed Typically up to 10 m/s II. Factors Influencing Speed The actual achievable speed depends on several variables: Payload: Heavier parts reduce achievable acceleration and speed. Standard ratings are typically for lightweight items (grams to a few hundred grams). Pick-and-Place Distance […]

Industrial manipulators and robotic arms can be classified according to their mechanical structure, kinematic configuration, and application. The main types include: I. Classified by Mechanical Structure Articulated Robots Description: Features rotary joints (like a human arm), typically with 4-6 or more axes of motion. Characteristics: High flexibility, large workspace, ability to reach around obstacles. Applications: Welding, painting, material handling, assembly. SCARA Robots Description: Has two parallel rotary joints providing compliance in a plane, plus a linear Z-axis. Characteristics: High speed, rigid in vertical direction, compact footprint. Applications: Pick-and-place, assembly, screw driving, packaging. Delta / Parallel Robots (Spider Robots) Description: Uses three or four arms connected to a common base and […]

This combination creates a highly efficient closed-loop system: Flexible Scattering -> Intelligent Recognition -> High-Speed Picking -> Precise Placement. Workflow Steps: Scattering and Presentation Process: Bulk, unordered parts are poured onto the flexible feeder’s tray. The vibratory platform activates, scattering parts evenly across the tray surface. Vision Recognition & Localization Process: An overhead industrial camera captures an image. Vision software analyzes it in real-time, identifying all correctly oriented parts and calculating each part’s precise X, Y coordinates and rotation angle (θ). Coordinate Transfer & Path Planning Process: The vision system sends the coordinate data packet of the primary pick target to the spider robot’s control system via a high-speed communication interface. High-Speed Precision Picking Process: Upon receiving coordinates, the spider robot’s […]

A spider robot is a highly integrated mechatronic system. Its key components can be categorized into the following functional modules: I. Mechanical & Structural Assembly Static Base / Frame: The rigid, fixed mounting structure (often ceiling-mounted). Moving Platform (End-Effector Platform): The lightweight platform that moves in space and carries the tooling. Drive Arms (Active Arms): Typically 3 or 4 arms, directly connected to servo motors, providing rotational input. Forearm Links (Passive Links): Lightweight rods (carbon fiber/aluminum) that connect drive arms to the moving platform. Spherical Joints / Universal Joints: Low-friction, high-precision joints at both ends of the forearm links, enabling complex spatial motion. II. Drive & Actuation System Servo Motors: […]

I. Mechanical Structure Components Base Platform: The fixed, stationary mounting frame. Moving Platform (End-Effector Platform): The platform that moves in space and carries the tooling. Drive Arms (Active Arms): Typically 3 or 4 arms, each directly driven by a servo motor. Forearm Links (Passive Arms): Lightweight links (e.g., carbon fiber) connected by spherical joints to transmit motion from the drive arms to the moving platform. II. Drive & Transmission Components Servo Motors & Drives: Each drive arm is powered by a high-dynamic servo motor. Matching servo drives provide precise control. Reducers/Gearboxes: Low-backlash precision reducers are often used to increase torque and improve rigidity/accuracy. III. End-Effector Tool Mounting Flange: Located at the center of the moving platform for […]