Presented at SIMTOS 2022 Exhibition
Collaborative Robot Equipped with Collision Detection Sensor
Logistics Robot with 1000kg Load Capacity
The 'Manufacturing and Logistics Converged Mobile Robot' unveiled by Hyundai Wia on the 23rd. This robot, consisting of two collaborative robots with a payload capacity of 15 kg each and an autonomous logistics robot, can move independently and manufacture products. [Asia Economy Reporter Choi Dae-yeol] Hyundai Wia unveiled intelligent robots for industrial sites for the first time on the 23rd. This is the first time the company, which mainly operates in machine tools and automotive parts, has developed and showcased actual robots.
Hyundai Wia announced that it exhibited smart manufacturing and logistics robots such as collaborative robots and autonomous mobile robots (AMR) at SIMTOS 2022, a production manufacturing technology exhibition held over five days starting from this day. This event is the largest domestic production manufacturing technology exhibition, with over 850 companies from 29 countries participating. In addition to robots, Hyundai Wia will showcase 22 types of machine tools including machining centers and lathes during the event.
The collaborative robots unveiled by the company come in two types with payload capacities of 15 kg and 10 kg. These are multi-joint robots that can work alongside operators without safety nets in manufacturing environments. They can be used to place heavy workpieces inside machine tools or when making mold products. The design minimizes the main body weight while expanding the working radius to 1300 mm. The newly developed collision detection sensor helps ensure safe collaboration with operators.
They also introduced logistics robots based on autonomous driving technology. The maximum payloads are 1000 kg and 300 kg, respectively. These robots can move around the workplace and transport items without separate guides. Operations are managed through an integrated logistics robot control system. It creates real-time maps of the workspace and uses LiDAR sensors and 3D cameras to avoid collisions and find optimal travel routes.
A converged mobile robot that autonomously moves to transport and assemble parts was also revealed. It combines two 15 kg payload collaborative robots and logistics robots to automate the entire assembly process. The robot autonomously goes to the location of the workpieces, retrieves parts, and attaches various tools to the collaborative robots to perform assembly and other tasks.
To ensure smooth operation of these robots on-site, a mobile robot smart integrated control system was also introduced. This system enables robots to move precisely according to pre-input production plans. It prioritizes logistics tasks so that robots accurately transport workpieces and prevents collisions even when multiple robots operate simultaneously.
Operators can monitor the status of all robots in real-time through 2D animations. Additionally, high-performance machine tools for manufacturing electric vehicle motor covers and processing semiconductor wafer jigs were showcased in line with the event.
A Hyundai Wia official said, "Based on our long-accumulated manufacturing technology, we have entered the smart manufacturing and logistics robot market," adding, "We will strive to lead innovation in manufacturing sites with collaborative robots and autonomous logistics robots."
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