1. Mixed Reality Integration into Robotic Systems for Throughput Increase and Improved Quality
PROBLEM STATEMENT
BENEFITS
Reduces time to set-up robotic processes
More time spent processing parts
Less touch time by operators
Accurate Part Processing
Robot always knows the location of part
Increased throughput
More parts processed due to less start up time
Saves $141K/yr on C-130 prop blasting time
Less Fixturing = Costs Savings
Saves money and floor space with generic fixtures
Each custom fixture costs $30K+
Total Potential Savings: $10M+
Robotic tasks require operators to communicate the placement of parts within a work cell to the robot before processing. This task takes time away from processing due to 1) often-intricate fixturing for exact placement of a part or 2) programmatic changes were made requiring the robot to know the new location. This can be time consuming depending on the skill level of the operator and the process required to get the part placement correct. As robotic systems can not make real time changes during processing, this costs additional time for the operator since most robotic systems can not make real time changes during processing and decreases the throughput for the system.
TECHNOLOGY SOLUTION
Using a Mixed Reality to identify the location of the part saves money on fixturing by eliminating the need for exact, single use fixtures each part. Generic fixtures can be utilized on a variety of part geometries
HoloLens integration allows for more freedom when placing parts within a work cell
The increased freedom and ease of use allows operators to spend more time processing parts and less time on set-up
The HoloLens application connects directly to FANUC robots, which are standardized at 402d CMXG, thereby its use on any robotic system
Hololens App Mesh
C130 Prop Blaster
Metal Coating Robot