Tech Briefs Magazine - June 2024 - MD14

Pioneering Precision: The Fusion of AI Vision and
Cobots in Manufacturing
T
he integration of collaborative robots,
or cobots, into manufacturing
has revolutionized traditional
processes, offering an unprecedented
blend of precision, productivity, and
safety. Known for their effectiveness
in activities from palletizing to welding,
cobots are emerging as invaluable
assets for activities involving material
removal like sanding, grinding and polishing,
relieving human workers from
arduous and risky tasks.
Now, with advancements in artificial
intelligence (AI) and visual detection
systems, cobots are evolving further,
equipped to adapt their actions based
on visual
poised to redefine
safety in manufacturing.
cues - a development
efficiency and
Kane Robotics, a developer of collaborative
robotic solutions for material removal,
finds itself at the forefront of this
technological wave through its collaboration
with the Paul Mueller Company, a
stainless steel equipment manufacturer
based in Missouri.
Paul Mueller Co. specializes in fabricating
large tanks essential for diverse
industries such as chemical processing,
beverages, and oil and gas. Among its
critical manufacturing processes is weld
grinding, a laborious task involving manually
smoothing weld seams post-welding.
This activity, especially daunting for
long welds on tanks ranging from 12 to
20 feet in diameter, poses significant
risks to workers' health and productivity
due to injuries and fatigue.
In late 2023, seeking a sustainable
alternative to manual weld grinding,
Paul Mueller turned to Kane Robotics
and its GRITTM cobot. The GRIT
cobot, a mobile, cost-effective solution
armed with a variety of preprogrammed
end-of-arm tools including metal grinding
capabilities, promises to revolutionize
the task.
Kane Robotics engineers seamlessly
integrated the GRIT XL cobot into Paul
Mueller's manufacturing line, harnessing
its versatility and ease of installation.
Equipped with a specialized weld-grinding
end-of-arm tool, the cobot was programmed
to execute precise grinding
maneuvers over weld seams.
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Paul Mueller Co. technician uses Kane Robotics' GRIT cobot with the AI-powered GRIT Vision System to grind
welds on a stainless steel tank. (Image: Kane Robotics)
Kane Robotics' GRIT cobot solution grinds welds on a Paul Mueller Co. tank using the GRIT Vision System.
(Image: Kane Robotics)
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