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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 + Gripper for MATC
Various types of grippers or tools are mounted and placed in a tool holder, and the robot path is controlled to a pre-determined position to engage the slave attached to the top of the gripper and the master of the MATC attached to the end of the robot.
Method 2) Integral Gripper
Can be used without a MATC by embedding the drive in the gripper itself. 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), Automatic Tool Changer with Motor (MATC)
- Standard 2-fingergripper, 2-finger gripper with interchangeable fingers
- Rotating 2-point gripper, heavy payload rotating 2-point gripper
- 3-Finger Standard Grippers
- Vacuum Gripper
- Parallel gripper, compliant parallel gripper, offset strongman parallel gripper, heavy payload parallel gripper
- Chuck Grippers, Heavy Duty Chuck Grippers
- Vice Gripper
- Bowl Gripper
- Tweezer Gripper
- AI Tooling SW
Model naming system
- Toolchanger
- Grippers
