Robotic Gas Can Assembly

A FANUC LR Mate 200iB robot using vision hangs labels on gas cans after locating the pour nozzle. Vision is used to determine which of 4 size gas cans is present. Vision is also used to locate the vent and the robot then assembles the cap and nozzle onto the gas can. The cap is screwed onto the can using torque monitoring to determine that the cap is tight enough.

Key Technology Demonstrated

LR Mate 200 iC Robot

• Offers maximum performance in a light, efficient, accurate and nimble (LEAN) package
• Meets the automation needs of a variety of industries including electronics, medical devices, food, metals, plastics, and packaged and consumer goods.
• Its compact design and flexibility to quickly adapt to small lot sizes, new styles and other modifications provides manufacturers an affordable solution for small part, flexible production.
• The six-axis, LR Mate 200 iC robot rates ‘best in class' for its wrist load capacity, repeatability, work envelope, and speed.
• Multiple mounting options: floor, tabletop, inside machines, angle and invert, which maximizes flexibility for small and narrow workspaces.