Robot applications

• Handling - Robotic material handling and tending systems are commonplace in the industrial sector. Material handling refers to robotic arms moving production parts, typically on or off a conveyor belt or to hold a part in place for production.
• Spot Welding - Spot welding is a resistance welding process that uses large electrical current to join two or more sheets of metal in a single location. Spot welding technology has evolved through its extensive use in automobile manufacturing using articulated robots.
• Palletizing - Robotic palletizing is the practice of using an industrial robot to place and stack goods onto a pallet for transportation. Many robots can be used for palletizing and the most common approach is to use dedicated palletizing robots for quick transportation of heavy, bulky items.
• Heavy Duty - In general, a robot is considered to be in the high-payload category if it can regularly lift weights of 200 kilograms or greater.

Hikrobot - industrial vision

• Applications in Electronics
  1. Positioning Guidance - Obtain the position information of the measured object through machine vision technology, and guide the robot to carry out a series of operations.
  2. Code System Identification - The technology of electronic industry product is complex, in some links of the industry chain, the product identity ID information should be identified.
  3. Defect Detection - Detect the scratch, damage, spot, color difference and other defects on the surface of electronic products.
• Applications in Logistics
  1. Visual Tracking Management - Comprehensively supervise the key production nodes, trace back the visual problem scene accurately, and improve the efficiency of customer complaint processing.
  2. Automatic Sensing of Cargo Information - Relying on the AI cloud technology framework, the package is automatically weighed, volume measured, barcode recognized, and the data is fused and transmitted to the system server.
  3. Logistics Perception - HikRobot is based on AI for technology empowerment, and uses deep learning and multi-dimensional sensing technology to realize barcode reading, OCR identification and volume measurement of packages.
  4. Single Piece Separation System - The traditional DWS system needs manual unloading in turn, which is inefficient.

SICK Sensor Intelligence tasks

• Detecting

1. 1. Transparent objects - Detection of transparent objects like clear plastic packaging, bottles made of glass or PET, vials and droppers or plastic wrap.
   2. Perforated objects - Reliable detection of perforated objects such as mesh boxes or printed circuit boards.
   3. Object's contrast, color, luminescence, gloss - Detection of various optical object properties such as contrast, color, luminescence or gloss, as well as pattern.
   4. Dimensions and profiles - Sensors and systems use measured data to determine the dimensions or profiles of objects. The results are made available for further processing via a suitable interface.
   5. Metal at short distance - Non-contact detection of metal objects of any kind, regardless of whether these are made of steel, aluminum, brass, copper, or other metals. Sensing ranges up to 60 mm even in dusty, dirty, or wet environments.
   6. Magnets - Non-contact detection of permanent magnet through non-magnetic materials regardless of the ambient conditions.
   7. Print marks and labels - Detection of print marks on foils or packaging and in the printing industry. Detection of labels made of shiny, metal, or transparent material on white, opaque, or colored substrate.
   8. Piston position - Detection and determination of cylinder piston position.
   9. Zero pressure accumulation - Detection and control of the material flow on conveyor belts.
   10. Fill level and empty totes - The data captured by the sensor or system indicates whether totes or containers are full or in use. Similarly, the sensors or systems can ascertain whether totes are empty and can be used again, for example.

• Measuring 
  1.  Dimension, contour, volume - Sensors quantitatively determine object dimensions and shapes.
  2. Temperature - Whether it is the monitoring of operating conditions in machine and plant engineering or the control and regulation of sensitive processes, the reliable and accurate determination of temperature is of fundamental importance in many industries.
  3. Pressure - In many branches of machine and plant engineering, the production industry, machine tool construction, process technology, and the manufacture and refinement of foodstuffs and beverages, measurement of variable state pressure plays a central role. SICK offers a portfolio of electronic pressure measurement transmitters and switches that can be adapted to individual customer requirements because of intelligent and varied configuration options.
  4. Level - Whether it is continuous fill-level measurement, limit value determination or a combination of the two, SICK provides a wide spectrum of solutions for process control, stock supply, or protection. Based on the installation situation, medium properties, and environmental conditions, SICK provides sensors that ensure efficient processes. As the provider of one of the broadest technology portfolios, SICK brings its knowledge to the forefront. This includes sensors with guided wave radar (TDR), ultrasonic devices, vibration-principle devices and various optical technologies.
  5. Distance - information about position, angle, and rotation counts in type-specific angle steps.
  6. Speed - Detecting angular and liniear movements.
  7. Flow - Innovative sensor systems for flow rate measurement that combine flexible measurement processes with rugged device design and cost-effective connection design to higher-level systems. Whether it is the analog values of the current flow rate level, or the volume determination from impulse sampling that is required, SICK volume flow sensors work reliably and safely with the most varied media under difficult process and environmental conditions. Whether detecting fluids or gases, SICK flow rate sensor systems rely on innovative run-time measurement processes based on ultrasonic and laser technology.
• Monitoring and controlling 
  1. Emission - SICK analyzers and analysis solutions monitor and check emission limit values, contaminant emissions and the release of other substances into the environment. Typical applications are power stations, waste incineration plants, pulp factories, cement plants, and the chemical industry.
  2. Quality - In these fields, parameters are monitored that are necessary for the proper functioning of a process or system.
  3. Processes - In-situ and process gas analyzers, mass flow measurement devices, and other process solutions monitor and check processes for optimization and control. This ensures they optimize such things as furnace air supply and the efficiency of catalytic converters, amongst many others. Typical applications are the chemical industry, cement plants, power stations, and waste incineration plants.
  4. Facilities - In-situ and extractive gas analyzers, dust measuring devices and gas transmitters check systems for functionality and safety. They monitor coal silos, or coal mills or dumps for smoldering fires. They check E-filters and fabric filters, or steam conduits for pipe fissures. Furthermore, they monitor drying plants for compliance with LEL limit values or ventilation, workshop air for pollutants, and other possible issues. Traffic sensors check highways and vehicles. The SICK track and trace system ensures the traceability of products within industrial plants.
• Identification 
  1. Code - Whether bar codes or 2D codes, SICK offers suitable read devices and systems that decode information and re-allocate it to a specific object.
  2. Plain text - SICK sensors and systems automatically recognize normal information that humans can interpret.
  3. Data cards - RFID read/write devices and transponders communicate with each other via a "radio interface."
  4. Pattern - SICK sensors and systems recognize data: regularities, repetitions, similarities, or rules within a group.
• Protecting 
  1. Hazardous point - The hazardous point is located right inside a machine. If a person is working very close to a machine and reaches into it, they must be protected. Safety light curtains and safety camera systems protect hands and fingers.
  2. Access - Opto-electronic protective devices monitor access to a hazardous area. The operator interacts with the machine regularly, but not frequently. In the case of access protection for material handling systems, the highest priority is to ensure people are at a safe distance from hazardous materials. Material should flow without stopping the system. However, should a person enter the area, the dangerous movement must be stopped safely.
  3. Hazardous area - A hazardous area is any area in or around a machine in which a person may be injured or exposed to health risks. The hazard which presents a risk may either be permanently present or arise unexpectedly.
  4. Buildings and grounds - For the protection of public buildings, industrial complexes, private residences and other properties, electronic protective devices are advisable. They provide excellent augmentation of existing protection such as security guards or structural alterations. The sensors protect against vandalism, theft, and unauthorized entry and exit. Staggered protection from outside to inside enables early triggering of the alarm, which gives security staff more time to act. SICK offers a variety of effective options for property protection.
  5. Machine - Products for the protection of machines.
  6. Valuables - Since high value goods are at a greater risk of theft, SICK laser scanners and other sensors monitor valuables extremely reliably.
  7. Doors and flaps - Doors, gates and covers of physical guards are locked for safety functions. Safety locking devices provide temporary prevention of access. However, security systems also monitor doors, gates and roof hatches.
  8. Position - Machine positions, machine stop positions and the position of machine parts are safely monitored.
  9. Movement - Stoppage, speed and direction of movement of machines and systems are safely monitored.