What is the solution for automated pick-up with AGV and Cobot arms?

The rapid advancement of technology in recent years has positively impacted every aspect of society. Technology has been at the forefront of automating industrial production processes to replace human labor, enhance productivity, and improve manufacturing quality.

One of the top priorities in applying technology for automation and reducing human labor is the transportation process, picking components, and delivering them to production lines or transporting goods and components within warehouses. Currently, the widely adopted technology for automating these processes involves using AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles) combined with Cobot arms (collaborative robots). This solution has significantly enhanced efficiency in transportation within manufacturing areas and warehouses, reducing a substantial amount of monotonous labor and ensuring stability in operational management.

However, implementing and building such systems in practical manufacturing settings faces several challenges and limitations:

• AGVs struggle to precisely stop at pick-up points, leading to inaccuracies during pick-up.
• Most types of robots rely on alternating current (AC) power sources.
• Cobot payload capacities are limited.

Techman cobot is the top choice for Automated Pick-up Applications Combined with AGV

Currently, there are many brands and types of industrial robots and collaborative robots (Cobots) on the market, but why is Techman Cobot the most suitable for this application? Let's explore the standout features of Techman Cobot:

1. "SAFE"

Firstly, the "SAFE" criterion (safety) is paramount. Techman Cobot is developed and manufactured to meet international safety standards for human-robot collaboration, adhering to certifications such as ISO 10218-1:2011, ISO/TS 15066:2016, and CE. Safety and ergonomics are top priorities in Techman's Cobot design. This is a prerequisite for safely deploying Cobots on AGVs and operating them in an open space alongside humans.

2. "SMART"

"SMART'' is the second criterion that makes Techman Cobot the most suitable for pick-up applications combined with AGV. Perhaps up to now, Techman Cobot remains the unique interactive robot series with prominent and crucial criteria to aid integration with AGVs and easily overcome limitations faced by most other robot and Cobot models on the market. Specifically:

• The integrated camera on the robot arm sets it apart from the rest. Similar to us humans, a system equipped with control and drive systems (brain and limbs) enhanced with observation and positioning devices (eyes) makes the system smarter and much more efficient. 

• The camera can easily detect and inspect objects based on shape, color, or directly read item codes, symbols (OCR), and barcodes on component labels, maximizing accuracy in picking components.

• Another crucial task of the camera that highlights Techman Cobot's superiority is its ability to address the problem of offsetting positional inaccuracies when AGVs stop. Currently, to ensure precise stopping at fixed positions, manufacturers have implemented various hardware solutions. However, these solutions reveal many limitations and installation complexities when dealing with frequent and flexible stop position changes. With Techman Cobot, we provide a solution integrating camera and TMlandmark technology to facilitate robot tool positioning in a 3D space and compensate for positional inaccuracies caused by AGV stops.

3. ''SIMPLE''

The third criterion is "SIMPLE" – an important aspect facilitating rapid, resource-efficient, and straightforward system deployment.

Many people often assume that using robots requires highly skilled engineers. Additionally, employing vision cameras poses significant challenges even for professionals in the field. However, Techman understands this mindset and offers an excellent software solution aimed at users with the top criterion being "simplicity" and effectiveness – TMflow software.

With TMflow, utilizing robot control software and configuring vision cameras has never been simpler. Programming is done through drag-and-drop methods and followchart logic, familiar to most users. Configuring vision cameras is also integrated within the same software, following a step-by-step approach. Therefore, even if you're not an expert engineer in robotics or vision, you can easily familiarize yourself and deploy robot systems according to your needs.

4. ''FOR YOUR TOTAL SOLUTION"

With the criterion "FOR YOUR TOTAL SOLUTION," Techman offers robot arms with a range of payload options from 4kg to 12kg (upcoming 25kg), and reach spans from 700mm to 1300mm (upcoming 1800mm). All these models include versions specifically designed for AGVs with a DC power source of 22~60VDC, such as: TM5M, TM12M, TM14M. Beyond providing collaborative robot arms, Techman delivers comprehensive solutions within an ecosystem that includes diverse accessories. Alongside these offerings is the TM Operator Suite software package, which is customizable for users to build their own solutions, ensuring the protection of intellectual property rights.

In the Vietnamese market, Temas is currently Techman Robot's leading partner. We not only support sales but also provide comprehensive pre-sales and after-sales technical services with an experienced team of engineers trained directly by Techman robot's program.

Please contact us for consultation, technical support, and on-site robot demonstrations at your factory.