What are the motion modes of ABB industrial robots?

The motion mode of ABB industrial robots is one of the key factors in their ability to perform tasks on automated production lines. This article will detail the various motion modes of ABB industrial robots, as well as their advantages and limitations in practical applications.

1. Basic Movement Pattern

1. Linear Motion

Linear motion is one of the most basic motion modes of ABB industrial robots. In this mode, the robot moves along a straight line and can complete simple tasks such as handling and assembly. The advantages of linear motion are high speed and high precision, but the limitation is that it can only move along a straight line and cannot complete complex curved motion.

1. Circular Motion

Circular motion is another basic motion mode of ABB industrial robots. In this mode, the robot moves along an arc trajectory and can complete complex curved motion. The advantage of circular motion is that it can complete curved motion, but its limitations are that the speed is slow and the accuracy is relatively low.

1. Point-to-Point Motion

Point-to-point motion is another basic motion mode of ABB industrial robots. In this mode, the robot moves from one point to another without passing through any other points in between. The advantage of point-to-point motion is its high speed, but its limitation is that it cannot complete curved motion.

2. Advanced Sports Mode

1. Path Planning

Path planning is an advanced motion mode of ABB industrial robots. In this mode, the robot can move according to a preset path to complete complex tasks. The advantage of path planning is that it can complete complex curved motion, but the limitation is that the path needs to be set in advance, and the path setting is relatively complicated.

1. Tool-Oriented Motion

Tool-guided motion is an advanced motion mode of ABB industrial robots. In this mode, the robot's motion trajectory is determined by the position and direction of the tool. The advantage of tool-guided motion is that it can complete complex curved motions with more accurate motion trajectories. However, its limitation is that it requires real-time monitoring of the position and direction of the tool, which increases the complexity of the system.

1. Vision-Guided Motion

Vision-guided motion is an advanced motion mode of ABB industrial robots. In this mode, the robot's motion trajectory is determined based on the image information obtained by the vision system. The advantage of vision-guided motion is that it can complete complex curved motions and the motion trajectory is more accurate. However, the limitation is that it requires the support of the vision system, and the accuracy and stability of the vision system have a great impact on the accuracy of the motion trajectory.

3. Collaborative Movement Model

1. Dual-Arm Cooperation

Dual robot collaboration is a collaborative motion mode of ABB industrial robots. In this mode, two robots work together to complete complex tasks. The advantage of dual robot collaboration is that it can complete more complex tasks and improve production efficiency. However, its limitation is that it requires collaborative control between the two robots, which increases the complexity of the system.

1. Human-Robot Collaboration

Human-robot collaboration is a collaborative motion mode of ABB industrial robots. In this mode, robots work together with human workers to complete complex tasks. The advantage of human-robot collaboration is that it can make full use of the flexibility and creativity of human workers to improve production efficiency. However, the limitation is that it needs to ensure the safety between humans and machines, which increases the complexity of the system.

4. Special sports mode

1. Vibration Damping Motion

Vibration suppression motion is a special motion mode of ABB industrial robots. In this mode, the robot can automatically suppress vibration during motion to improve the stability and accuracy of motion. The advantage of vibration suppression motion is that it can improve the stability and accuracy of motion, but the limitation is that additional control algorithms are required to achieve vibration suppression.

1. Force-Controlled Motion

Force-controlled motion is a special motion mode of ABB industrial robots. In this mode, the robot can adjust its motion trajectory according to the changes in external forces to achieve precise force control. The advantage of force-controlled motion is that it can achieve precise force control, but the limitation is that additional sensors and control algorithms are required to achieve force control.

1. Compliant Motion

Compliant motion is a special motion mode of ABB industrial robots. In this mode, the robot can automatically adapt to changes in the external environment during movement and achieve compliant motion. The advantage of compliant motion is that it can achieve compliant motion and adapt to different working environments. However, the limitation is that additional control algorithms are required to achieve compliant motion.

V. Conclusion

ABB industrial robots have a variety of motion modes to meet the needs of different production scenarios. Basic motion modes include linear motion, circular motion and point-to-point motion, which are suitable for simple tasks. Advanced motion modes include path planning, tool-guided motion and vision-guided motion, which are suitable for complex curved motion. Collaborative motion modes include dual-robot collaboration and human-machine collaboration, which can improve production efficiency. Special motion modes include vibration suppression motion, force control motion and compliant motion, which can improve the stability, accuracy and adaptability of motion. Choosing the right motion mode can give full play to the advantages of ABB industrial robots and improve production efficiency and quality.