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High-Speed Handling Robot with Bionic End-Effector for Large Glass Substrate in Clean Environment.
Zhengyong Liu1,2, Youdong Chen1, Henan Song3
1School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China.
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
|January 11, 2022
Summary
A new glass substrate handling robot features bionic end-suction technology for secure grasping and achieves high speed and precision. This design enhances efficiency in the flat-panel display industry by enabling faster, more accurate handling of large glass substrates.
Area of Science:
- Robotics and Automation
- Materials Handling
- Manufacturing Engineering
Background:
- Flat-panel display (FPD) industry requires larger, thinner glass substrates.
- Handling robots need to be large-scale, high-speed, and high-precision.
- Existing handling solutions may not meet evolving industry demands.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a novel glass substrate handling robot.
- To achieve high-speed (2.5 m/s) and high-precision handling.
- To improve working efficiency in large-scale glass substrate transfer.
Main Methods:
- Innovative bionic end-suction technology for firm grasping.
- Structural design comprising a travel track, robot body, and end-effector.
- Kinematic and dynamic modeling using Denavit-Hartenberg (DH) coordinates.
- Positioning accuracy and vibration experiments.
Main Results:
- The robot achieves a travelling speed of 2.5 m/s.
- Bionic end-suction ensures a firm grip on glass substrates.
- Adjustable reducer transmission ratio (1:2:1) enables smooth, rapid arm extension.
- The robot can handle two glass substrates simultaneously, boosting efficiency.
- Experiments confirm high precision in end-effector positioning and minimal vibration.
Conclusions:
- The developed robot meets the demands for large-scale, high-speed, and high-precision glass substrate handling.
- The novel construction and bionic technology offer significant advantages for the FPD industry.
- This robotic solution enhances operational efficiency and handling accuracy.
