Development of Robotic Arm for the Pick and Place Operation in Small Scale Industry

Abstract

The adoption of advanced industrial automation in the manufacturing sector underscores the pivotal role of robotics in enhancing operational efficiency and maintaining consistent quality. This paper presents the development of a five-degree-of-freedom robotic arm tailored for pick-and-place operations in small-scale industries. Leveraging servo motors and encoders for precise control, the arm executes pick-and-place tasks through inverse kinematic calculations. Constructed using PLA material, the robotic system is cost-effective and efficiently handles lightweight materials within a confined workspace. Microcontroller-programmed servo motors facilitate arm movements, ensuring optimal placement by the gripper with a rotation range of less than 270°. The integration of an IDE software enables dynamic adjustments in position, speed, and acceleration, enhancing operational flexibility. The proposed design emphasizes simplicity, cost-effectiveness, and seamless integration, making it suitable for assisting the industrial workforce in essential task.