Picking of metallic objects belongs to one of the most commonly solved problems within the automation.
This solution enables the automation of parts picking and their precise placing to a predefined location within the desired cycle time.
The customer decided to automate one of its car body production processes to increase the degree of automation and reduce production costs. They decided for Photoneo technology based on its high accuracy and resolution, fast scanning speed, and other qualities it offers.
ETH Pioneer Fellow Marcel Schuck is developing a robotic gripper that can manipulate small and fragile objects without touching them. The technology is based on sound waves.