How Does an Industrial Robotic Arm Achieve Collaborative Operation?

Industrial robotic arms can cooperate with humans or other machines through collaborative operation. Here are a few common ways that industrial-type robotic arms can operate collaboratively:

1) Visual guidance: The robotic arm can be equipped with a vision system that obtains information about the surrounding environment in real time through vision sensors, and recognizes and tracks the position and movement trajectory of the human body or other objects according to predetermined tasks and actions, enabling collaborative operations. For example, when assembling products with human workers, robotic arms can position and align parts with visual guidance.

2) Force sensor: The robotic arm can be equipped with a force sensor to detect the force and torque information applied to the tool at the end of the robotic arm in real time, so as to realize the perception and response to external forces. This allows the robotic arm to adjust its movements in response to changes in external forces, allowing for collaborative operation with humans or other machines. For example, when handling heavy objects with human workers, the robotic arm can adjust its movements according to the force exerted on the end tool to ensure the safe and smooth handling process.

3) Programming and control: The robotic arm can be programmed and controlled to achieve collaboration with other machines. For example, on automated production lines, different robots can work together to complete complex production tasks by sharing information and commands. This can be achieved through network communication, sharing of sensor data, collaborative control, etc.

4) Intelligent algorithms: Robotic arms can be equipped with intelligent algorithms to enable collaborative operations through machine learning and artificial intelligence technology. For example, when assembling products with human workers, robotic arms can collaborate by learning and recognizing the actions and intentions of human workers, resulting in efficient and safe collaborative operations.

These methods enable industrial robotic arms to operate collaboratively with humans or other machines to achieve efficient completion of production tasks, improve production efficiency and product quality, and improve work safety. Collaborative operation plays an important role in achieving good interaction between man and machine, increasing production flexibility and adaptability.