Innovation in robotics demonstrated by Staubli

Manufacturing high speed, high precision robots is not our only task - ensuring the availability of the most advanced software, peripherals and control systems is equally important

That is why Staubli Robotics Division recently presented a number of innovative new ideas in the use of their robotics to the automation market.

Staubli manufactures robots for a broad spectrum of applications; their range includes small 4-axis SCARA robots, 6-axis heavy duty robots as well as their well recognised and appreciated RX/TX ranges of fast, precise 6 axis robots.

The wide range ensures that the most suitable robot can be selected for any application.

Staubli always aim to ensure that the advanced capabilities of their robots are fully exploited; to ensure this they work closely with software and peripheral equipment suppliers on new features and applications that should be of interest to both existing and new customers.

A range of practical demonstrations were presented by Staubli to provide examples of the development possibilities of their robots.

Some of these demonstrations showed:.

* Vision recognition systems enabling the robot to lock onto a defined shape in 3D and follow precisely the movement of that shape at any angle.

The system was demonstrated by using a robot and camera assembly as a TV camera, capable of following automatically the face of the presenter or a football in a soccer game, with much smoother movements than the cameraman.

* Precise compliance between two robots - Demonstrated by producing two hand-written signatures simultaneously on each side of a glass panel, the robots moving together in one co-ordinated sequence, one working in mirror image, to precisely recreate the signature input from the touch pad.

* High power laser cutting with a Staubli TX90XL robot where the laser pathway is inside the robot arm and through each joint, allowing more laser power to be used than would be possible by using an external fibre optic cable.

* A sensitive robot arm that responds to the force encountered, responding directly to touch and capable of being simply pushed back manually without damage.

These are just some of the innovations that can be achieved by using Staubli robots.

Increasingly, users are realising the benefits that flow from a comprehensive understanding and appreciation of the wide-ranging capabilities of these highly developed machines.

Staubli Customer Support Engineers have a wealth of experience in developing automation systems and are always available to advise users on their specific requirements and suggest the optimum automation solution.

The innovations presented by Staubli are just a few examples of the ease with which robots can be applied to new tasks with speed; precision and reliability pushing back the boundary of applications where robotics can provide the best solution.

Staubli is an international family owned group founded over 100 years ago in Switzerland employing 3500 world-wide.

Robotic production is centred south of Geneva in the French Alps, with facilities across Europe, North and South America and the Far East.

Over 16,000 Staubli robots have been installed worldwide.

Many end users are standardising on Staubli for all their multi-axis automation requirements.

They are realising the benefits that flow from a comprehensive understanding and appreciation of the wide-ranging capabilities of these advanced, user friendly robots.

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