A modular framework of robot gripping tools for human robot collaborative production lines

Abstract

Robot gripping systems are subject to many technological transformations because of their need to adjust to a continuously changing market involving a large diversity of products and materials. This issue is further burdened by the high integration and control complexity in HRC environments. This paper proposes a modular framework of gripping tools with versatility in grasping and processing of different components based on automatic tool change solutions. Control and safety modules are being investigated for the flexible and safe handling of components. The proposed framework is being applied to two industrial scenarios from the white goods and the automotive sectors.