The ‘Pallet-Load Integrated’ is an advanced further development of RoboJob's already existing Pallet-Load product line. The main innovations of this integrated version are reduced installation time and increased stability and customer-friendliness. The improved standardisation ensures reliable and efficient operation, with safety features such as a light curtain, a scanner and integrated fencing ensuring operator safety. This makes the system even safer, faster and easier to use. This product was specifically developed for small and medium series.
The optional vision technology is one of the most striking features of this new solution. For the first time, the robot gets ‘eyes’ thanks to a lightweight camera that can recognise and pick up workpieces even when the workpieces are not manually positioned or placed on pallets with millimetre accuracy. This innovation not only offers customers more flexibility, but also saves them significant costs and configuration time.
"What really sets this innovation apart is the AI technology we have developed in-house in collaboration with UGent's AI & Robotics Lab. This allows us to solve an important problem within the industry: processing reflective materials without texture", says Peter De Roovere, Head of Software & AI at RoboJob. "Until now, using reflective and textureless workpieces has presented difficulties in recognising shapes and positions. Our new AI technology eliminates this while drastically reducing set-up and changeover times. It makes this product immediately usable for small and medium series, without any manual setup work."
Moreover, an asset of the ‘Pallet-Load Integrated’ is the option to integrate the system with mobile robots. These robots can be used for the automatic supply and removal of workpieces, saving further time and increasing efficiency on the production floor.
The product will be officially launched in a few months at an event at RoboJob's headquarters, but will make its first public appearance at Mazak's Open House in Belgium from 26 to 28 November 2024. RoboJob invites everyone to come and discover the new technology for themselves during this event. Registration is available on Mazak's website.