Development of a Multifunctional End-Effector for Handling Standardized Cardboard Boxes on Pallets
摘要
With all the changes taking place at the industrial level, the success of organizations most often depends on updating their production lines and production methods. The integration of robotized systems allows for a significant increase in the quality of end products and a considerable reduction in production time when compared to manual processes. Repetitive tasks or those that depend on the physical capacity of workers have been replaced by robotic cells, which socially bring advantages within organizations, allowing for a more ergonomic and productive working environment. The aim of this work is to present the development of an end-effector system that, coupled to a robotic arm, can be integrated into a production line, capable of handling different types of cardboard boxes and europallets during palletizing. In the development of this mechanism, it was decided to incorporate different mechanical components, carrying out an in-depth study of them in order to obtain a functional piece of equipment capable of performing multiple tasks.