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A new-concept robot tooling system consisting of a motorized automatic tool changer (MATC) and other various tools
Robot Tooling System <small>(KR-RTS)</small>
Key differences from conventional tooling systems
| Conventional RTS | KR-RTS | |
| Custom tools | Custom tools are NOT available. | Custom tools are available. |
| ATC locking | The ATC can be locked pneumatically or electrically. | The ATC’s latch is locked without the need for external power. |
| ATC functions | Limited to the locking function between master and slave. | In addition to the locking function, the ability to provide power to each tool by embedding an actuator. Motorized ATC (MATC) |
| Tool Actuators | Each tool requires an actuator. | Each tool does not need an individual Actuator. |
| Tool lineup | Limited selection of tools, including 2-point, 3-point, and vacuum grippers. | More than 15 grippers to cover almost any job. |
| Providing Compliance | Unable to provide compliance, making it difficult to grasp soft objects. | Compliant, good for gripping soft objects. |
| Replacing fingers | Swap manually before the job. | Can be replaced automatically during the job. |
| ATC/Tool manufacturer | ATC and tools are from different manufacturers, making it difficult to configure a consistent system. | The ATC and tool are from the same manufacturer, allowing for a consistent system configuration. |
| AI Tooling SW | Not provided | Provides SW for optimal gripper selection and estimation of gripping posture for the target object. |
| Fingertip path (2-Grip Gripper) |
Only predetermined paths are available on the gripper. | Custom fingertip paths can be selected. (specially designed cam profile) |
How to Use
Method 1) MATC + MATC-compatible Grippers
Various types of grippers for MATC are placed on the docking station, and the robot is controlled along a pre-taught path so that the MATC master attached to the robot flange can engage with the MATC slave mounted on the top of each gripper.
Method 2) Integral Gripper
The gripper has a built-in actuator, allowing it to operate without the use of an MATC. This is the approach adopted by most commercial grippers.
Application areas
Automate cooking, including cooking robots
Service robots
Universities and labs
Collaborative Robot Manufacturers
Cell process manufacturing floor
Logistics Sites
Products
- Automatic Tool Changer (ATC), Motorized Automatic Tool Changer (MATC)
- 2-Finger Standard Gripper 2-Finger Gripper with Interchangeable Fingers
- 2-Finger Rotary Gripper, High-Payload 2-Finger Rotary Gripper
- 3-Finger Standard Grippers
- Vacuum Gripper
- Parallel gripper, Compliant Parallel Gripper, Offset-Tolerant Parallel Gripper, High-Payload Parallel Gripper 1, High-Payload Parallel Gripper 2
- Chuck Grippers, High-Payload Chuck Gripper
- Vice Gripper
- Bowl Gripper
- Tweezer Gripper
- AI Tooling SW
Model naming system
- Toolchanger
- Grippers
