Robots for Micro and Desktop Factories: Examples and Experiences

Conference: ISR/ROBOTIK 2010 - ISR 2010 (41st International Symposium on Robotics) and ROBOTIK 2010 (6th German Conference on Robotics)
06/07/2010 - 06/09/2010 at Munich, Germany

Proceedings: ISR/ROBOTIK 2010

Pages: 7Language: englishTyp: PDF

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Authors:
Prusi, Timo; Vuola, Asser; Siltala, Niko; Heikkilä, Riku; Tuokko, Reijo (Tampere University of Technology, Department of Production Engineering, Korkeakoulunkatu 6, 33720 Tampere, Finland)

Abstract:
In this paper we present commercial, prototype, and self developed robots used in micro and desktop factory research implemented at the Department of Production Engineering of Tampere University of Technology (TUT / DPE). We will discuss and analyze our experiences and findings on designing and using robots in micro and desktop factories. Based on this analysis, we will identify possibilities and problems specific to micro and desktop scale robotics.