Case Study: Robot Base Handling with an Operator-Assisted Industrial Manipulator

Robot bases are bulky assembly components that can require controlled lifting and accurate positioning at the workstation. HB Torque's application portfolio includes a robot-base handling manipulator used to support operators during transfer and placement.

The handling challenge

The handling system needs to support the workpiece while allowing the operator to guide it through the required movement and position it for the next assembly step. Workpiece geometry, center of gravity, pickup points and available working space are important engineering inputs.

Solution approach

An operator-assisted industrial manipulator can carry the handling load while the operator controls the motion and final positioning. The arm configuration and end-effector are selected around the real robot base and workstation layout.

Typical engineering inputs

HB Torque evaluates component dimensions, weight, pickup orientation, placement position, working radius and any required rotation before defining the handling concept.

Related equipment: Industrial Manipulators

Related automation: Assembly Automation

Contact HB Torque Engineering with the workpiece drawing or workstation layout for application review.