Abstract
Recently, a classification and coding system for robotic insertion has been developed which predicts the time for assembly of a product and the cost of the process and which also indicates where and how products could be re-designed to reduce costs. The system is based on the concept of using a limited capability robot and penalising product designs which require additional robot features such as extra degrees of freedom, sophisticated sensing, gripper changes etc. In parallel with this, work is being carried out on methods of helping the robot system designer choose the most appropriate parts feeder for robot assembly tasks. The paper describes provisional coding systems which, given the part to be considered and the “preferred” orientation of the part, gives an indication of the most appropriate feeding method, the cost of the basic feeding equipment and the cost and type of any additional equipment which might be necessary.
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