Bolt-Picking Robotic Cell for Automotive Assembly

KUKA Robotics recently demonstrated a precise bolt-picking robot cell for automotive assembly applications featuring a KUKA KR 6 AGILUS robot paired with a KEYENCE Vision System. The demonstration highlighted KUKA's advanced ability to automate even the most intricate applications for increased production.

The KR AGILUS is a compact, 6-axis robot designed for particularly high working speeds to reduce cycle times and increase production quality. The KR AGILUS adapts to any installation position and a wide range of variants, including cleanroom, hygienic machine and waterproof, allowing it to perform in almost any environment. According to the company, continuous productivity is ensured with minimal maintenance requirements and gear units that never need lubricant change.

"The KR 6 effortlessly performs operations such as bin and bolt picking to improve production, reduce error and streamline processes," said a company spokesperson. "The robot was guided by a KEYENCE 3D Vision System that identified which parts to pick and calculated the optimal robot motion paths to avoid collisions as it selected, picked and deposited the bolts. By detecting bolt positions and sending those coordinates to the robot, the KEYENCE system enables faster, more flexible picking. It also outperforms traditional bowl feeding systems, providing increased uptime and availability required in high throughput automotive applications."

For more information contact:

KUKA Robotics Corporation

51870 Shelby Pkwy.

Shelby Township, MI 48315

800-459-6691

kukainfo@kukarobotics.com

www.kuka-robotics.com