Project: ABB Robot Palletized Parts Inspection and Marking

Overview: In this project, I programmed an ABB robot to perform an essential task in an industrial setting: inspecting palletized parts and ensuring all components are present before sending the pallet to the next station. This process involved utilizing various tools and sensors to automate the inspection and handling process efficiently.

Key Steps:

• Inductive Sensor for Inspection: The ABB robot used an inductive sensor to check for the presence of all required parts on the pallet. This sensor provided real-time feedback to the robot, ensuring accurate part detection.

• Gripper Tool for Handling: Once the inspection was complete, the robot utilized a gripper tool to place a marker part onto the pallet, signifying that the parts were correctly inspected and ready to be moved to the next station.

• Programming and Offsetting: I programmed the robot by teaching it one reference point and then used point offsetting techniques to accommodate various part locations on the pallet, enabling the robot to adjust its operations dynamically.

Outcome: This automation significantly improved the efficiency and accuracy of the inspection process, reducing the risk of errors and ensuring that only complete pallets moved forward in the production line.

Tools & Technologies:

• Robot Model: ABB Robot

• Sensors: Inductive Sensor

• Tools: Gripper

• Programming Techniques: Point Teaching, Offsetting