Robotic Tiling System
Duc Binh, Vo (2019)
Duc Binh, Vo
2019
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-202001091123
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-202001091123
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The construction industry is one of the least automated and digitalized industries globally due to the massive employment of the human workforce there. Commissioned by the Robotic Research Group-a subsidiary of the HAMK Tech Research Unit of Häme University of Applied Sciences, this robotic tiling project aimed to transform the tiling process of the construction industry. As a part of a three-stage project, the scope here was to establish an operation logic and develop a high-accuracy PLC-based measurement system for the robotic tiling concept. Besides, the development process of this thesis included the design of a user-friendly HMI and a data acquisition system for the project.
To achieve a solution, the following concepts were examined in the theoretical part: collaborative robot, programmable logic controller, human-machine interface and photoelectric sensor. Furthermore, the concept of industrial data communication protocols was examined. Extensive discussions between the supervisor of the commission party and the students engaged in the conceptual project were conducted on a weekly basis. The discussions were to ensure that the advancement of the project was right on track. The author also received considerable technical support from the manufacturers of industrial equipment used in this project.
The outcome of this thesis project was comprised of a fully developed operation logic supported by a millimetre-grade accurate Siemens PLC-based sensor measurement system. Besides, a highly configurable human-machine interface established from the new Siemens HMI template and a data acquisition system was successfully established and tested. Conclusively, the thesis project achieved all the targets set by the commissioning party; it is the initial premise for the other two parts of the robotic tiling concept.
To achieve a solution, the following concepts were examined in the theoretical part: collaborative robot, programmable logic controller, human-machine interface and photoelectric sensor. Furthermore, the concept of industrial data communication protocols was examined. Extensive discussions between the supervisor of the commission party and the students engaged in the conceptual project were conducted on a weekly basis. The discussions were to ensure that the advancement of the project was right on track. The author also received considerable technical support from the manufacturers of industrial equipment used in this project.
The outcome of this thesis project was comprised of a fully developed operation logic supported by a millimetre-grade accurate Siemens PLC-based sensor measurement system. Besides, a highly configurable human-machine interface established from the new Siemens HMI template and a data acquisition system was successfully established and tested. Conclusively, the thesis project achieved all the targets set by the commissioning party; it is the initial premise for the other two parts of the robotic tiling concept.