Autonomous packaging robot

Abstract

The objective of the autonomous packaging robot application is to replace manual product packaging in food industry with a fully automatic robot. The objective is achieved by using the combination of machine vision, central computer, sensors, microcontroller and a typical ABB robot.
\nThe method is to equip the robot with different sensors: camera as “eyes” of robot, distance sensor and microcontroller as “sense of touch” of the robot, central computer as “brain” of the robot. Because the robot has its own “hand” and “senses”, this implementation will enable robot to work in factories without human interference. 
\nThe application implementation is presented in this paper. The proposed method is stable and robust in the testing environment. Practically, the result has been evaluated as a success in both precision and timing.