The European Robotics Initiative for Strengthening the Competitiveness of SMEs in Manufacturing. June 21-24, / Hall A4, Stand 131

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1 The European Robotics Initiative for Strengthening the Competitiveness of SMEs in Manufacturing June 21-24, / Hall A4, Stand 131

2 About SMErobotics SMErobotics is an initiative of major European robot manufacturers and leading research institutes to develop flexible and cost efficient robot solutions specifically tailored for small-to-medium-scale production settings. With 25 partners, of which two thirds are industrial end-users, system integrators or organisations specialized in technology transfer, it covers applications from assembly, welding and machining with a strong focus on industrial relevance. Integrating robust sensing with intelligent, human centric interfaces and automated uncertainty and error handling minimizes setup and training and maximizes flexibility and productivity. SMErobotics is funded by the European Commission.

3 Flexible robot solutions for the digitized production SMErobotics demonstrates technologies for cost-effective, modular and interactive automation solutions for small and medium-sized productions. The presented solutions are designed to be intuitive and easy to operate, to learn interactively from humans and to adapt to variable production processes which are typical for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). At a joint stand at the AUTOMATICA 2016 trade fair, SMErobotics presents eleven showcases of advanced solutions for human-robot collaboration and full automation in three application domains: Solutions for assembly: 1. CAD-based one-of-a-kind production Automated building of metal structures from CAD data with practical no setup time 2. Assembly automation without programming Fully-automated dual-arm assembly of individual products ( lot size 1 ) from CAD 3. How to teach your robot in 5 minutes Innovative, task-based programming with automated mapping onto different robot systems 4. Robot CoWorker assembly assistantt Fenceless mobile manipulator to support human workers with tedious tasks 5. Dual-arm assembly for fixtureless environments Screwing, joining and handling of various workpieces in a human-like mode 6. Automated and precise assembly for varying products Assembling different, small parts under tight tolerances in a single cell Solutions for welding: 7. Dual-arm for automated structural steel welding Welding smaller parts to large steel beams in one of a kind production 8. Cognitive welding robot assistant for small lot sizes Seam welding without part fixtures or complicated programming Solutions for machining: 9. Real-time coordination in collaborative machining Combine different robot brands and control methods into a single cooperating cell Software components for automation solutions: 10. Web service for assembly sequence planning Generate assembly plans from product specification for any given robot setup 11. Quickly check the business case of your robot installation Online decision support and brokerage platform for SMEs new to robot automation

4 CAD-based one-of-a-kind production Technological innovation Task-Capability-Map concept calculating feasible robot poses for a given task Robot can extend its workspace by actuating a passive mechanism in a safe manner All processes are performed by the robot without the need for additional sensors Based on a novel graphical programming and user interaction approach Virtual model for simulation, planning and monitoring Benefits Automation of a dull and therefore error prone task Automated determination of riveting positions from CAD data Automatic quality check of the CAD model Intuitive error handling and user interaction Safe HRC without fences

5 Contact KUKA Roboter GmbH Uwe Zimmermann, Dr.-Ing., phone , Helmuth Radrich, Dipl.-Inf., phone ,

6 Assembly automation without programming Technological innovation Automated assembly sequence planning from CAD data Automatic generation of robot programs using a library of reusable skills Advanced workflow, motion and grasp planning for two arm systems and paralell execution Integrated pre-simulation for fast evaluation of programs and setup changes Distributed process control system and global knowledge database Benefits Product designers can directly generate and validate assembly plans Workers on shop-floor level can easily configure robot programs for product variants Simple integration of robot working area into manual workspaces

7 Contact KUKA Roboter GmbH Uwe Zimmermann, Dr.-Ing., phone , German Aerospace Center (DLR), Institute for Robotics and Mechatronics Tim Bodenmüller, Dr.-Ing., phone , Technische Universität Chemnitz, Lehrstuhl für Robotik und Mensch-Technik-Interaktion Ulrike Thomas, Prof. Dr.-Ing., phone ,

8 How to teach your robot in 5 minutes Technological innovation Human-understandable and reusable semantic process descriptions - object-centric and goaloriented Easy integration of new workpieces and consistent use throughout the system Domain-specific user interfaces Benefits Considerable reduction of time needed to program new robot tasks Executing the same process on different robots without reprogramming No extensive operator training required Improves the acceptance of robots on SME shop floors

9 Contact Fortiss gemeinnützige GmbH An-Institut Technische Universität München Markus Rickert, Dr. rer. nat., phone ,

10 Robot CoWorker assembly assistant Technological innovation Skill-based control software makes programming independent of robotic hardware Vision with 3D accuracy based on simple learning from CAD models Easy (re-)training of variations in the process Lean assembly workstation without complex mechanics Contact Danish Technological Institute Anders Billesø Beck, Team Manager, M.Sc.EE, Ph. D., phone ,

11 Benefits Productive automation in electronic product assembly Fast reconfiguration to variations in the process at shop floor level Multipurpose robot platform suitable for a large variety of assembly tasks Eliminates repetitive, strenuous and error prone assembly tasks

12 Dual-arm assembly for fixtureless environments Technological innovation Sensor-fusion data for complex assembling tasks Human-robot interaction for intuitive process definition, based on models of manufacturing process and sensor data Easy adaptation of programs for new assembly processes through a skill based approach Rapid system adaptation: tool exchange and layout modification for a fixtureless assembly process Benefits Flexible dual-arm approach: no need of fixtures for assembling Rapid changeover to new products and variants Uncertainty management through advanced sensing Reduction of the system integration time Cost-effective production in low-volume production sectors

13 Contact IK4-Tekniker Aitor Ibarguren, Ph.D., phone , Comau SpA Alfio Minissale, Dipl.-Ing., phone ,

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15 For example, our SMErobotics project is delivering the next generation of industrial robots more flexible, more intuitive to programme, safer to work with. Neelie Kroes, Vice-President of the European Commission, at AUTOMATICA opening on 3 June 2014.

16 Automated and presice assembly for varying products Technological innovation Implementation of an inline quality control Capability of the robot to assemble a wide range of product versions Realization of a fault-tolerant, interactive programming Integrated part separation solution Introduction of a flexible separation system applicable for various, differing parts Benefits Cost and time savings Increased process quality due to early failure recognition Flexible automation of a high product variety Enabling of an intuitive & fast reconfiguration Processing of loosely supplied parts

17 Contact BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg Kornelius Wächter, M.Sc., phone: , Bucher Hydraulics S.p.A. Gianni Mariani, phone , Foundation Democenter-Sipe Davide Berselli, Dr., phone ,

18 Technological innovation Projection mapping for intuitive human-machine interaction Automatic collision free path planning Advanced sensing integrated with digital project information to handle geometric uncertainties Intuitive feedback adapted to the shop-floor use through projection mapping and teaching Benefits SME enabled solution for welding of components in the structural steel sector Cost-effective production in highly variable production scenarios Seamless integration with new digital formats for construction Dual-arm approach: no need of fixtures for assembling

19 Dual-arm for automated structural steel welding Contact INESC-TEC Germano Veiga, PhD., phone: , SARKKIS Robotics, Lda Pedro Malaca, Dipl.-Ing., phone: ,

20 Cognitive welding robot assistant for small lot sizes Technological innovation Automatic, model-based program generation and collision avoidance Modular hardware and software components for rapid system adaptation and extension Intuitive user interaction through smart interfaces on touchscreen tablet Accurate 3D localization of weld parts and adaption to product tolerances in work cell Benefits Significant reduction of programming time Cost-effective production and high return on investment also for low-volume production High and constant quality of welding results Rapid changeover to new products and variants without need for rigid fixtures Intuitive system operation independent of the specific robot type

21 Contact Fraunhofer IPA Alexander Kuss, Dipl.-Ing., phone , KUKA Industries GmbH, Jürgen Neumann, Dr. rer. nat., phone ,

22 Real-time coordination in collaborative machining Technological innovation Scalability: From table-top robot to full-scale gantry robot Interoperability: Different robots communicate and work together over neutral and replaceable interfaces Real-time coordination: Sensor data used online to improve machining Learning: Sensor data used offline to increase accuracy and efficiency Self-calibration: Estimation of elasto-dynamic properties of robots enhance performance without requiring additional sensors; easy to perform in SMEs Benefits Independence from a specific robot type enables flexible use of robots Easy integration into existing software tools/packages Easy changeover of parts, multiple robots can work on the same part at the same time Handling of uncertainties during the process by integration of sensor feedback

23 Contact Lund University Klas Nilsson, PhD., phone , Güdel AG Michael Marti, phone ,

24 A web service for assembly sequence planning Technological innovation Easy usage: Web service accessible through modern internet technologies Fast and automatic analyses of possibilities for assembly Assembly-by-Disassembly approach considering geometrical constraints Closed-loop assembly sequence creation Easy integration in existing IT infrastructure through use of Internet technology

25 Benefits No requirements for cost-intensive hardware and software development Assembly sequence planning for every customer, independent of industrial use cases Easy to be used without expert knowledge Increase of productivity due to reduced integration times of new products into the assembly process Fast and flexible adaption to new production scenarios in changing industrial environments Contact Technische Universität Chemnitz, Lehrstuhl für Robotik und Mensch-Technik-Interaktion Ullrike Thomas, Prof. Dr.-Ing. phone ,

26 Technological innovation Database of robot prices from several robot manufactures gives a qualified guess on robot prices System integrators complemented data for the whole robot installation, so that the estimated price includes also hardware, software, project hours and installation costs Facilitates contact between manufacturer and system integrator Benefits Calculate as many robot installation scenarios as you want Read about robot types and what to consider before investing in a robot Contact system integrators, who can help accomplishing your decision about robots The tool is free and available at Marketing platform for system integrators to adress potential customers

27 Robot Investment Quickly check the business case of your robot installation Contact Danish Technological Institute, Center for Robot Technology Malene Tofveson Nibe, B. Eng. Int. Design Phone ,

28 Contact Project Coordinator Martin Hägele Head of Department Robot and Assistive Systems Fraunhofer IPA Nobelstr Stuttgart Germany Phone Project Secretariat Thilo Zimmermann and Björn Kahl GPS Gesellschaft für Produktionssysteme GmbH Nobelstr Stuttgart Germany Phone /43 SMErobotics is a research project funded by the European Union (grant agreement no ) under the 7th EU Framework Programme (FP7). Funded by the European Union