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What is the Price of an Industrial Robotic Arm?
When you are investing in an industrial robotic arm, there is more to consider than the sticker price. For instance, how quickly you’ll see a return on your investment? Let's look at the true cost of a robotic arm and help you decide if it’s the right investment for your company.
Our 6 Favorite DIY Robotics Kits
DIY Robotics kits have been the hot item on everyone’s gift list for the past few years. Building and programming a robot is fun, and it also helps to foster the development of creativity and logical thinking skills. If you are looking for a gift for a beginner or advanced hobbyist, or if you’re buying for a kit for yourself, here are our six favorite DIY robotics kits from 2019. Best Starter Robot Kits SunFounder Robot Raspberry PiCar Raspberry Pis are increasingly popular and becoming more affordable every year. As a result, Raspberry Pi-based DIY kits are ubiquitous at any hobby shop or online robotics retailer; and the Raspberry PiCar by SunFounder is one of the most popular kits available. The kit comes with ultrasonic, light, and line sensors and is easily programmable with the Dragit visual programming interface. The cost of the kit, which includes the Raspberry Pi, is just $ 119. Robo Bit Buggy The Robo Bit Buggy is one of the easiest kits to program and a great introduction to using Python and MicroPython. It has a simple but elegant design and [...]
3 Difficulties You Will Encounter With DIY Robotics Projects
It comes as no surprise that building a DIY-Robotics industrial robot is a process that comprises unique challenges. You could face problems with design, construction, programming, or electronics and need to know how to troubleshoot a variety of sub-systems on the fly. In this article, we discuss three common problems you may face with your DIY-Robotics project and propose tools to overcome them. Potential Problems Programming the Robot Programming a work cell requires an understanding of the physical limits and capabilities of the robot. The code must go hand-in-hand with the robot’s design and function. You have to consider the robot’s environment and mechanical constraints. On top of that, FANUC puts powerful tools at your disposal, and efficient, precise programming is necessary to make these tools as effective as possible. Interfacing the Robot with External Machinery Your robot may seem isolated in its protective work cell, but that is far from the case. You must configure your robot to interact fluidly with its environment. Properly configuring the robot's inputs and outputs will be one of your primary tasks as you begin the setup process. [...]
How DIY Robotics Can Increase Your Company’s Profit
CFM Robotics has grown into a highly regarded enterprise with 23 years of experience in creating turnkey solutions. Recently, the Québec-based company has shifted to a DIY platform to provide support and resources for self-starters and industry innovators who have a thirst for a first-hand understanding of cutting-edge technology. With the explosion of the DIY movement, CFM Robotics saw an exciting opportunity to expand into this new type of partnership. After all, coming up with new programming possibilities is what we do. Here’s how our new DIY-Robotics platform can increase your company’s profit, and give you the edge in the new age of automation. Reduce your maintenance and repair expenses with ideas for in-house solutions Robotic work cells are cost-effective, given that they do not need major infrastructure changes once they are set up. Simplified programming and guided support allow your company to operate as autonomous as your machinery. DIY-Robotics provides you and your company with everything you need from product reviews to programming solutions to keep you and your technology running efficiently and help you utilize all of your work cell's features. Ideas [...]
5 Tips for Programming Your FANUC Integrated Work Cell
Robotic cells are complete systems that house your robot, controller, and other essentials like positioners. Your robot cell also ensures the safety of your employees and protects your investment. Efficiency, precision, and reliability are of paramount importance. So, before you start integrating, consider the following five tips for programming your FANUC integrated work cell to ensure that it provides you with the maximum potential benefits. Take the time to think carefully about the programming structure Your programming structure will follow you throughout the programming process of the various applications of the cell. Taking the time to set it up correctly before you start programming could save you a lot of time and trouble in the future. Setting up a pseudo-code structure can help you to think about the logical flow of events and can give you a framework when you start writing the actual code. A flowchart or process diagram can also be very useful for visualizing the routine your robot will execute. Save yourself some time and troubleshooting later by sketching out your programming structure in advance and making sure all workers are [...]
5 Reasons to Work with a Cobot
The cobot contingent is the fastest growing sector of the industrial automation movement. According to the Robotic Industries Association (RIA), industrial cobots are expected to make up over a third of industrial robot sales over the next five years. Cobots are designed to allow humans and robots to work together, taking advantage of the unique skills and benefits of both. These are the top 5 reasons why your company should consider working with cobots. 1. There is no need for a complex security system and no need for a fence to secure the robot Robots and autonomous machines pose safety hazards for humans who enter their operational zone. These operational zones take up large areas and pose other logistical concerns. Cobots are designed to work side-by-side with human operators, removing the safety concerns associated with traditional robotic units. Cobots utilize specialized sensing technology that allows them to work collaboratively with human operators. The elimination of a safety zone drastically lowers the footprint of the machines while simultaneously making the factory floor safer. When cycle time isn’t an issue, cobots offer unbeatable advantages over traditional [...]
