AI will replace programming languages soon, humanoid robots coming that will replace a number of industrial robotic applications. Robot Revolution is very near.
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I read it seemed a bit high compared to typical suction cups. Wasnt sure if there was other drawbacks I might have missed as they don't seem mainstream.
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Came across this recently:
External Content www.youtube.comContent embedded from external sources will not be displayed without your consent.Through the activation of external content, you agree that personal data may be transferred to third party platforms. We have provided more information on this in our privacy policy.Has anyone ever used one of these? Can they pickup 6 ounces?
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I was wondering if anyone knows how to donate a robot(Fanuc) industrial type, for a tax write off? We are removing ours from our facility.
We accept donations but unfortunately 5000lb robot is not something we use for educational purposes. If you have any small robots in future please keep us in mind. Send PM direct.
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Thanks for your input. I am still shocked robot sales down we have entered the robot revolution, we can replace humans on assembly lines, restaurants, etc. It hits virtually every industry and pays for itself. I'm a little worried on the jobless effects on the economy.
I'm hoping we get humanoid robots sooner, I'm holding off on purchasing more industrial robots and having a real hard time not buying first humanoid robot I can get my hands on. I'm also interested in minibots (half pint humanoid robots capable of light physical work). In some ways I prefer the minibots as they take up less room and less intimidating.
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Why did the market dip 30%? Slowdown is expected for 2024 as well.
I know personally I am going crazy to get humanoid robots, could that be a factor?
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I am custom manufacturing gecko skin if anyone wants for $100-200 a piece, depending on size. Make your own custom gecko grippers, as far as I am concerned this is the ultimate end effector.
PM if interested.
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We decided to wait for 2025 Tesla Optimus Robot instead of AMR for robotic mobile applications. About to order a manual $35 cart from ebay instead for us to manually wheel arm around (claims 45kg capacity, robot is 30kg). We are adding infrared heat sensors to slow robot down when people are present. Currently not planning to move industrial robot faster than human speed but never know future applications. Right now just machine tending.
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I will be happy to get to something like what you are describing. Not chasing true humanless factory but covering majority of repetitive menial tasks. I have been debating between humanoid or industrial arms to achieve this in a light manufacturing operation. I am ready to purchase a tesla optimus (or similar) for $20k or if I can figure a simple way to get an industrial arm to move 10ft. I don't want to put a linear rail in and prefer to keep it more of an open system. I like the idea of mobile platform but charge time is an issue. I don't know if I can leave it with a long plug but find a way for it not to run over the plug. I do have thin extension cords.
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What, you want them able to chase people once the Inevitable Robot Revolution kicks off?
I can't wait for my own personal army of androids to go shopping with me and intimidate anyone who comes in my way.
Forgive me I meant small, light industrial scara style robots, not large welding style for small pick and place applications, maybe moving light boxes (<5 kg) in a smart warehouse. My main focus lately is deploying robot for smart warehouse light manufacturing application (dreadnought factory). Essentially replacing human labor, ideally being fully autonomous with no human intervention.
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Onrobot Gecko GripperThis looks like it should be super simple to manufacture as it has no power, air requirements. Trying to find components its made out of to see if I can manufacture this myself. Thinking to make a dual arm version, one with 10mm gecko pad and the other with 30mm for larger objects.
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I'm using a Brooks Robot formerly Precise Automation. You make an excellent point I have to see what brooks automation has integrated with ROS. Its a simple tcp/ip robot but I am really wanting to expand its motion capabilities by putting it on wheels rather than a slide rail. I feel like industrial robots need to be mobile not stationary.
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Smart Warehouse Application
I want to put my brooks robot on a mobile base to operate 4 machines at once (2 manufacturing lines), pretty much a pick and place operation every 10 seconds. Rather than using a linear rail I felt a mobile base will give more functionality in my small factory, possibly allowing for other operations. Does anyone have a cheap mobile base they recommend for 35kg robot? I see china sells them for $968 on aliexpress.
It only goes 0.8 m/s and can fit my 220mm robot (405mm diameter). I wish it was 1/3rd smaller and faster: Mobile robot
It weighs 13 kg and is ROS compatible.
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Been thinking about one of these with my scara robot:
It can handle 50kg payload (my scara runs 35kg), might be better than humanoid robot for industrial/home use:
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I can afford this robot and have been dreaming of a Tesla Optimus for daily home/warehouse use to replace warehouse workers and maids. Eliminating more employees makes for faster ROI.
External Content www.youtube.comContent embedded from external sources will not be displayed without your consent.Through the activation of external content, you agree that personal data may be transferred to third party platforms. We have provided more information on this in our privacy policy.Does anyone trust chinese engineering yet? I don't know if I can wait for the $20k Optimus 2 until 2025 to 2027.
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This is from an american robot company based in San Francisco, Precise Automation was purchased by Brooks. At the moment they are my favorite robot manufacturer, their robots are especially engineered for electronic manufacturing/life sciences industry, unfortunately they cost $25-35k and are never found used (5x price of epson scara). This model I acquired is the first predecessor to their preciseflex cobot line (they only make cobots now using technology from this model). It has mtbf of 140,000 hours. The only thing I don't like is the robots are heavy 25kg but have all the safety protocols.
External Content www.youtube.comContent embedded from external sources will not be displayed without your consent.Through the activation of external content, you agree that personal data may be transferred to third party platforms. We have provided more information on this in our privacy policy.The version I got is 3 axis with payload of 5kg, i'm trying to use it with 5-10g. One thing I like about them is controllers are built into robot and use tcp/ip protocol so doesn't need custom software. My passion is for lightweight precise robots under 10 lbs. Currently I am the only one working around this but still want to be safe. Planning to run robot extra slow until I figure out a proper guarding system.
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Nevermind, it may take more work software wise then installing one of these:
Need to figure out how to attach to back of my robot?
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Something like this, but don't know the details. Trying to figure it out?
SafeSense Controller Technology
The exciting new difference of the GXB series exists in the array of tools used to implement the SafeSense technology in the RC700E controller. This upgrade includes software features to establish safe operating speeds and limits under various conditions. It also includes hardware options with various cards to support safety features, as well as safety-rated I/O, removing the need for a safety PLC or safety controller in many cases, although such a device might still be required for some larger systems.
But why is it so important to focus on safety for these particular robots?
Epson’s goal, along with most other manufacturers, centers around achieving a joint speed that is even further increased from previous models while still maintaining ultra-high precision and accuracy. When running in continuous operation, this is fantastic for lower cycle times and increased throughput. But if a worker needs to interface with the work cell at any time (reload a sample tray, or adjust a feature), the robot must come to a full lockout stop to comply with the safety devices and interlocks.
The ultimate ideal state of robot operation would combine these two functions: high speed along with safe operator interaction. Typically, this is not the right environment to employ a SCARA robot. The engineering world has recently become accustomed to employing collaborative robots in this kind of situation with workers nearby. Epson’s SafeSense technology begins to build a bridge between machine and safe interaction to open new possibilities for high-speed robotics in new installation settings.
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My idea was that if a human enters within 10ft of the robot to slow down to 250 mm/s. So torque/momentum would be slower. Similar to a light guard but with vision.