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Citation
(1998), "Motoman now offers RobotWorld", Industrial Robot, Vol. 25 No. 6. https://doi.org/10.1108/ir.1998.04925fad.005
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 1998, MCB UP Limited
Motoman now offers RobotWorld
Motoman now offers RobotWorld
Keywords Assembly, Motoman, Robots
RobotWorld combines the flexibility of traditional robotics with the speed of hard automation into a modular automation solution that features open architecture client/server computing for high performance in assembly, inspection, and material handling applications.
RobotWorld is a precision processing work cell with support for up to six robotic modules (two- to four-axis manipulation), complete I/O subsystems, and CCD cameras for image processing, if applicable. Custom-designed modules are available, including integrated vision options.
The robotic modules in RobotWorld are powered by true direct drive, two-axis linear stepping motors with rare earth magnets which attract the steel drive surface. By forcing compressed air through the motors, an air bearing is created to eliminate wear and achieve long-term accuracy and minimal maintenance.
RobotWorld offers advanced features that lead to fast application development and high throughput. The Open Robot Controller (ORC) is a true multi-tasking system with multiple digital signal processors (DSPs) for fast processing times. This ORC motion server supports Ethernet so it can be used with PCs and workstations.
RobotWorld can pick and place up to 10,000 parts per hour, or position more than 50,000 points per hour. Repeatability is 12 microns and accuracy is 50 microns. With the addition of GridTrac optical position feedback, RobotWorld can provide micron-level precision, rapid setting times, and rotation of the motor on the platen for extremely precise alignment.
RobotWorld is ideal for a wide range of applications, including electronic and mechanical assembly, inspection, food and pharmaceutical handling, discrete processing, gauging, and packaging.
For more information on the RobotWorld solution, or other Motoman products, call 937/847 3300 or write to Motoman, Inc., 805 Liberty Lane, West Carrollton, Ohio, USA 45449.