In a project to improve the safety of collaborative robots, we designed and built a lattice-structured part that fits over the robot’s arm.
Challenge
Collaborative robots move in the same space as people. The aim of this project was to make such a robot safer.
Approach
We designed a lattice-structured part to match the shape of the robot’s arm and fitted it over the arm.
A lattice structure lets stiffness be tuned through the shape and density of its cells.
Result
The part we designed was built and fitted to the arm of the actual robot.
Specifications
| Item | Item |
|---|---|
| Target | Arm of a collaborative robot |
| Structure | Lattice structure |
| Mounting | Fitted over the arm |
| Our role | Design, fabrication |
Limits and next steps
The next step is to show the cushioning effect in figures measured under defined test conditions.
This part alone does not guarantee the safety of a robot system. The final judgment on safety must be made through risk assessment by qualified personnel, verification on the actual machine, and the applicable standards.
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