Automation and Software Solutions SEWBOT Automation and Software Solutions

Why Sylab and NTO? Knowledge Sylab has market knowledge NTO has automation knowledge Business potential Niche in the market for an automated sewing robot. SEWBOT-project

Objectives Ordinary production: High volume Automated equipment do exist Semi manual SEWBOT approach: Small orders Flexible Modular and standard components User ”friendly” As less human interaction as possible. Courtesy: Youtube – Simon B/Maica

Functional Units Standard Kuka robot Standard overlock sewing machine Standard needle grippers Standard vision camera Work table + picking table

Functional Units 2 1 3 1. Sewing machine can be interchanged 2. Picking table – on wheels 3. Camera Field of View

Functional Units Vision camera. Correction of position and angle.

Functional Units … and add some more nice software.

Cases Pillow cover Rectangular sheet 3 seams Shirt Shoulder part Back part Front part

Challenges Gripping – 5 needle grippers in use Multiple layer destacking not functional Single layer destacking works better Work table Surface must be smooth

Challenges Materials - Some materials are better than others Cotton with coating – too slippery Cotton – Can be gripped and handled Polyester – Can be gripped and handled Nylon – not stable Viscose – not stable

Challenges Velcro added for optimized picking

Challenges Vacuum field added for getting better hold on the material

Next steps Gripping tool must be further developed. Other gripping technology must be added Vision camera can be extended for improved utilization Multiple layer picking Sensor and feedback from process to robot. Mechanical part of concept.