Intelligent robotic manufacturing cells must adapt to ever-varying operating conditions, developing autonomously optimal manufacturing strategies to achieve the best quality and overall productivity. Intelligent and cognitive behaviors are realized b...
The article presents the possibility of using a graphics tablet to control an industrial robot. The paper presents elements of software development for offline and online control of a robot. The program for the graphic tablet and the operator interfa...
The paper presents the possibility of using the Kinect v2 module to control an industrial robot by means of gestures and voice commands. It describes the elements of creating software for off-line and on-line robot control. The application for the Ki...
With its fast advancements, cloud computing opens many opportunities for research in various applications from the robotics field. In our paper, we further explore the prospect of integrating Cloud AI object recognition services into an industrial ro...
This article presents the results of applied research focused on the development of a hybrid software solution, which is based on the ABB RobotStudio 2021 suite, because even in the latest version, RobotStudio 10 does not have a dedicated virtual com...
In the engineering practice of performing robotic measurements with a 2D scanner, a major difficulty is to accurately determine the tool center point (TCP) quickly and easily since it does not exist as a physical object. The article proposes an algor...
Optimizing the energy efficiency of robotic workstations is a key aspect of industrial automation. This study focuses on the analysis of the relationship between the position of the robot base and its energy consumption and time aspects. A number of...
Industrial robots are a widely used technology in various industries, capable of performing multiple tasks, particularly machining operations. However, compared to CNC machines, industrial robots have certain drawbacks, such as lower rigidity, precis...
Industrial robotic workstations contribute substantially to the total energy demand of modern manufacturing, yet most existing energy-saving approaches focus on modifying robot trajectories, motion parameters, or the position of the robot’s bas...
Fast and precise robot motion is needed in many industrial applications. Most industrial robot motion controllers allow externally commanded motion profiles, but the trajectory tracking performance is affected by the robot dynamics and joint servo co...
During the transition from Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0, industrial robotics technology faces the need for intelligent and highly integrated development. Metaverse technology creates immersive and interactive virtual environments, allowing technician...
Automated inspection has proven to be the most effective approach to maintaining quality in industrial-scale manufacturing. This study employed the eye-in-hand architecture in conjunction with deep learning and convolutional neural networks to automa...
The aim of the study is a multi-criteria comparative evaluation of robots cooperating with humans in single- and dual-arm variants used for the process of precise assembly of complex parts. RobotStudio simulation software with the Signal Analyzer add...
The technology used for the 3D printing of buildings from concrete is currently a very relevant and developing topic and appears to be especially advantageous in terms of sustainable production. An important aspect of the sustainability assessment is...
The article presents the results of computer simulations related to the selection and optimization of the parameters of robotic packing process of one type of product. Taking the required performance of the robotic production line as a basis, we prop...
This study investigates the integration of reinforcement learning (RL) with optimal control to enhance precision and energy efficiency in industrial robotic manipulation. A novel framework is proposed, combining Deep Deterministic Policy Gradient (DD...
Automation Studio, a specialised simulation software, offers virtual commissioning capabilities and robust tools for modelling the behaviour and performance of a pneumatic robot controlled by a PLC. Conversely, Unity is a versatile platform primarily...
Learning through augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) experiences has become a valuable approach in modern robotics education. This study evaluated this approach and investigated how 99 first-year industrial engineering students explored r...
In recent years, there has been an expansion in the development of simulators that use virtual reality (VR) as a learning tool. In surgery where robots are used, VR serves as a revolutionary technology to help medical doctors train in using these rob...
Descriptions of the main CARC environments for programming industrial robots are given, describing the main used programming environments for various robot manufacturers such as ROBOGUIDE developed by FANUC Robotics, KUKA Sim and Kuka Work Visual dev...
This study presents the development of a software solution for processing, analyzing, and visualizing sensor data collected by an educational mobile robot. The focus is on statistical analysis and identifying correlations between diverse datasets. Th...
Creating a navigation system for autonomous companion robots has always been a difficult process, which must contend with a dynamically changing environment, which is populated by a myriad of obstructions and an unspecific number of people, other tha...
Computing in technological applications is typically performed with software running on general-purpose microprocessors, such as the Computer Processing Unit (CPU), or specific ones, like the Graphical Processing Unit (GPU). Application-Specific Inte...
This article presents a developed motion control system for a robotic platform based on laser-ranging methods, a graph traversal algorithm and the search for the optimal path. The algorithm was implemented in an agricultural building and in the field...
Industry 4.0 involves various areas of engineering such as advanced robotics, Internet of Things, simulation, and augmented reality, which are focused on the development of smart factories. The present work presents the design and application of the...
Compact heavy-duty skid-steer robots are increasingly used for city logistics and intralogistics tasks where high payload capacity and stability are required. However, their limited maneuverability and non-negligible turning radius challenge conventi...
This study presents the design, modeling, and multi-platform simulation of NEPTUNE-R, a solar-powered autonomous hydro-robot developed for sustainable water purification and oxygenation. Mechanical design was performed in Fusion 360, trajectory optim...
To address the technical bottlenecks of low path planning efficiency and insufficient point cloud coverage in the automated 3D scanning of complex structural components, this study proposes an offline method for the generation and optimization of sca...