DESIGN, FABRICATION AND AUTOMATION OF INDUSTRIAL 6-DOF ROBOTIC ARM WITH ON-DEMAND MANUFACTURING CAPABILITIES FOR MASS/BATCH PRODUCTION INDUSTRIES
Date
2024-03
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Publisher
I.O.E
Abstract
Industry 4.0, the fourth industrial revolution, combines digital technologies and automation
in manufacturing. This project aims to design and control a six-degree - of
freedom robotic arm with counterbalance mechanism and it also incorporates the concept
of on-demand manufacturing and uses the model robotic arm to integrate it. The
project seeks to enhance manufacturing operations, improve efficiency, and increase
productivity. The robotic arm will be driven by servo and stepper motors controlled by
Raspberry Pi B+ microcontroller. Real-time communication and control will optimize
the manufacturing process, leading to streamlined operations and increased responsiveness.
Additionally, weight reduction and counterbalancing mechanism has been implemented
to ensure use of cost effective actuators. This project has the potential to transform
the manufacturing industry by enabling direct communication between clients
and manufacturers, eliminating intermediaries and revolutionizing manufacturing processes.
Description
Industry 4.0, the fourth industrial revolution, combines digital technologies and automation
in manufacturing. This project aims to design and control a six-degree - of
freedom robotic arm with counterbalance mechanism and it also incorporates the concept
of on-demand manufacturing and uses the model robotic arm to integrate it.
Keywords
Industrial Internet of Things, Digital Supply Chain, Cyber-Physical Systems, 6-DOF Robotic Arm