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The path starts with a position above the pickup point to ensure the gripper moves vertically down against the box surface. After picking the products, the robot moves vertically up until the box is removed from between the side guides. Depending on the current pickup and target positions, this is followed by one or more waypoints in order to move and rotate the box(es) without collision to the robot base or the existing boxes on the pallet. The approach position is the last waypoint in the proximity of the final target position. The robot uses lower acceleration and speed from the approach to the final target position to improve the pallet accuracy.

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Note: To ensure a smooth palletizer experience, all inputs of the production line should be carefully measured.

The goal of the primary path planning algorithm is to move the box on a linear path whenever possible, seeĀ  Figure 3 and Figure 4. After the box is taken from the pickup position, the algorithm tries to find one waypoint - called smart exit position - from where the shortest, direct linear movement is possible.

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