SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DEPLOYING A COLLABORATIVE ROBOT IN A GLOVEBOX

摘要

A system (1) and method for deploying a collaborative robot (5) in a glovebox (10) are provided. The system comprises an adjustable trolley (2) including: a frame (3); a mounting plate (4) slideably mounted to the frame (3); one or more pulleys (15) configured to move the mounting plate (4) along a longitudinal axis of the adjustable trolley (2); and a plurality of wheels (9) configured to move the adjustable trolley (2) forward, backward, and rotate about the longitudinal axis of the adjustable trolley (2); a collaborative robot (5) having a proximate end and a distal end, the proximate end mounted to the mounting plate (4), and the distal end comprising an end effector (13); and a glove (7) configured to receive the collaborative robot (5), and to sealably couple with a port (11) of the glovebox (10).