Ben-Gurion researchers have developed a robotic arm for production lines with human hand grip capabilities
October 30, 2019
The new, fingerless gripper arm that is adapted to automatic production lines can hold a variety of shapes and significantly reduce parts manufacturing costs
Researchers from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev have developed a first robotic arm of its kind capable of holding any form, similar to the operation of a human arm. The invention, unveiled by BGN Technologies - Ben-Gurion University's commercialization technology company, will allow clamps used to grip parts of various shapes in a way that reduces production costs.
Automatic production lines rely on robots to hold the manufactured parts firmly. Due to the variety of shapes of the different parts, it is necessary to use different robotic edge units, each adapted to the special geometry of the manufactured part. Designing, manufacturing, and assembling the various end-catchers on each of the production-line robots are costly and time-consuming processes.
According to Ben Gurion's researchers, the new development allows one end user to fit a number of goals. The invention, developed by Prof. Amir Shapiro and Dr. Avishay Sintov of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Ben-Gurion University, enables the design of fingerless grippers for production-line robots, which will enable grips of various shapes, thereby reducing parts production costs, while increasing options The production of the production lines. The invention relies on a unique search algorithm that defines possible hold zones in the series of parts used in a given production line. The algorithm takes into account various parameters, such as the force required to grip the part tightly, and then sets a set of common grips for all parts of the production used in the particular production line. In this way, the invention enables the design of a robotic arm to fit all parts of the production.
Danny Steyer, Business Development, Exact Sciences and Engineering, BGN Technologies, said, "This seemingly simple solution is based on a sophisticated algorithm developed by Prof. Shapiro and Dr. Sintov that can increase the efficiency and economic viability of production lines by reducing the need for multiple robotic arms, Accelerating production pace and even adapting existing production lines to other needs. After filing a patent application for protection of this invention, we are now looking for strategic partners to continue the technology development and commercialization. "
https://techtime.co.il/2019/10/30/bgn/
October 30, 2019
The new, fingerless gripper arm that is adapted to automatic production lines can hold a variety of shapes and significantly reduce parts manufacturing costs
Researchers from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev have developed a first robotic arm of its kind capable of holding any form, similar to the operation of a human arm. The invention, unveiled by BGN Technologies - Ben-Gurion University's commercialization technology company, will allow clamps used to grip parts of various shapes in a way that reduces production costs.
Automatic production lines rely on robots to hold the manufactured parts firmly. Due to the variety of shapes of the different parts, it is necessary to use different robotic edge units, each adapted to the special geometry of the manufactured part. Designing, manufacturing, and assembling the various end-catchers on each of the production-line robots are costly and time-consuming processes.
According to Ben Gurion's researchers, the new development allows one end user to fit a number of goals. The invention, developed by Prof. Amir Shapiro and Dr. Avishay Sintov of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Ben-Gurion University, enables the design of fingerless grippers for production-line robots, which will enable grips of various shapes, thereby reducing parts production costs, while increasing options The production of the production lines. The invention relies on a unique search algorithm that defines possible hold zones in the series of parts used in a given production line. The algorithm takes into account various parameters, such as the force required to grip the part tightly, and then sets a set of common grips for all parts of the production used in the particular production line. In this way, the invention enables the design of a robotic arm to fit all parts of the production.
Danny Steyer, Business Development, Exact Sciences and Engineering, BGN Technologies, said, "This seemingly simple solution is based on a sophisticated algorithm developed by Prof. Shapiro and Dr. Sintov that can increase the efficiency and economic viability of production lines by reducing the need for multiple robotic arms, Accelerating production pace and even adapting existing production lines to other needs. After filing a patent application for protection of this invention, we are now looking for strategic partners to continue the technology development and commercialization. "
https://techtime.co.il/2019/10/30/bgn/
