The number of collaborative robots is increasing. They enable direct cooperation with human workers without the need of additional protection. Compared to industrial robots, collaborative robots require bigger programing flexibility. The performance of industrial robots is governed by corresponding program which can be created using different methods and usually requires a great deal of knowledge, experience and a lot of time. Programming method, that is becoming more and more popular is leading the robot towards desired position, where operator is using their own hand movements. In our study based on the geometry of the selected collaborative robot Fanuc CR-7iA/L we constructed a scaled mechatronic model. All parts of the mechatronic model were 3D printed. In order to measure the position of the robot, we installed potentiometers, buttons and an indication LED diode. The model was later connected to the microcontroller Arduino UNO and and corresponding program was created. The programe enables to save specific points and to manage the collaborative robot in a simple manner. We later connected the mechatronic model to the collaborative robot with the help of a PC. When we started the programme, the collaborative robot began to imitate the movement of the mechatronic model. The mechatronic model enables to create a simple programme, which does not require a lot of technical knowledge.
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