Industrial automation and robot arms
Assembly Robots
Assembly robots join or position components within a defined process. Insertion tasks need alignment and contact handling in addition to reaching the part.
How these robots work
Fixtures or perception locate the components. The robot guides the tool or part through contact, and process checks determine whether the assembly is acceptable.
How to compare the task
Measure accepted assemblies after inspection. A part reaching its final position does not establish that a connector is seated or a fastener is correct.
Examples and applications
- Connector insertion
- Component placement
- Fastener handling
Limits of this category
- Small misalignment can jam an insertion.
- Part supply and fixtures can dominate cycle time.
What to check for the intended task
- Test tolerance variation across parts
- Record insertion forces and retries
- Check the finished joint with the required inspection
Sources and further reading
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Technical explanation and proposed checks. No hands-on performance result is claimed.