A Flexible Robotic Framework for Autonomous Manufacturing Processes: Report from the European Robotics Challenge Stage 1

Arne Christoph Hildebrandt, Christoph Schuetz, Daniel Wahrmann, Robert Wittmann, Daniel Rixen

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Abstract

Common industrial automation approaches consist on heavy and fixed robotic manipulators working in separated and closed production lines. Recent advances in sensing and control yield flexible and versatile robotic manipulator platforms, which could work in barrier-free production areas and might be the next advance in industrial production. In our contribution, we present a sophisticated and completely autonomous software framework for handling complex pickand-place tasks using state-of-the-art tools and algorithms. It covers applicable solutions for 3D image processing, motion planning, grasping as well as error handling and task scheduling strategies. Its competitiveness in terms of robustness and performance has been proven by earning the first place among 39 teams from all over Europe in the simulation stage of the EuRoC. At the challenge 2 of this EU-funded project, a mobile robotic platform is used for intelligent, flexible and highly automated production systems. We discuss our results as well as the applicability of our framework to real industrial applications.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 2016 International Conference on Autonomous Robot Systems and Competitions, ICARSC 2016
EditorsManuel Silva, Jose Lima, Bernardo Cunha, Jose Lima, Manuel Silva, Paulo Leitao
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages21-27
Number of pages7
ISBN (Electronic)9781509022557
DOIs
StatePublished - 12 Dec 2016
Event2016 International Conference on Autonomous Robot Systems and Competitions, ICARSC 2016 - Braganca, Portugal
Duration: 4 May 20166 May 2016

Publication series

NameProceedings - 2016 International Conference on Autonomous Robot Systems and Competitions, ICARSC 2016

Conference

Conference2016 International Conference on Autonomous Robot Systems and Competitions, ICARSC 2016
Country/TerritoryPortugal
CityBraganca
Period4/05/166/05/16

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