DESIGN, FABRICATION AND AUTOMATION OF INDUSTRIAL 6-DOF ROBOTIC ARM WITH ON-DEMAND MANUFACTURING CAPABILITIES FOR MASS/BATCH PRODUCTION INDUSTRIES

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.