Freya robot cell demos and Fanuc simulation

Abstract

The objective of this thesis was to implement ABB industrial robot programs suitable for demonstration use in the Freya prototype cell and to create a robot simulation using Fanuc ROBOGUIDE software. The Freya cell serves as Glaston Finland Oy’s internal development environment, where robotics is utilized to automate glass handling. In the thesis, two separate ABB robot programs were developed, related to glass picking, transferring and forming a sandwich structure. The design of the programs took into account the robot’s motion paths and the repeatability required for the demonstration situations. In addition, the created ROBOGUIDE simulation enables visual presentation of the future solution, utilizing a Fanuc robot equipped with a seventh axis to achieve extended reach. The outcome was a functional system that was used at the company’s Glass Performance Days (GPD) exhibition. The work also provides a foundation for planned further developments of the Freya cell, such as replacing the robot with another brand and introducing a linear track.