Plug & Produce functions for an easily reconfigurable robotic assembly cell

摘要

Purpose - This paper aims to develop an easily reconfigurable assembly cell.rnDesign/methodology/approach - Some functions are implemented to resolve problems associated with physical reconfiguration of an agent-basedrnrobotic assembly cell, such as position calibration and workspace allocation.rnFindings - The implemented prototype assembly cell is composed of industrial manipulators and a belt conveyor. Installation of a new manipulatorrnand assembly execution are successfully demonstrated on the prototype cell.rnPractical implications - In the developed assembly system, installation and removal of assembly devices are easily performed so that it can adapt tornchanges in the manufacturing environment quickly.rnOriginality/value - The developed system does not use specially designed hardware. Easy reconfiguration is enabled using conventional devices suchrnas manipulators and belt conveyors.