Analog Devices Inc. Industrial Robots & Robotic Solutions

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Analog Devices Inc. Industrial Robotics solutions expand motion capability into other core elements of a bot, such as perception, motion, functional safety, localization, and cyber security. Bots are changing size, forms, and functionality, delivering improved sophisticated systems. The industrial robotics solutions are compact and consume less power, resulting in more productivity and energy efficiency. These robotic solutions feature fine position control accuracy and low latency for time-critical synchronized motion systems reducing waste and increasing end-product quality.

Industrial robots also feature Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM), enabling Automotive Mobile Robots (AMRs) and Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) to navigate warehouses and factories safely. These robots offer solutions for optical and magnetic encoders for angular position feedback and joint rotation.

Industrial robots and human collaboration are maximizing the contributions of human workers, better scaling critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity skills, allowing humans to be more productive and effective. With repetitive, dangerous, and complex tasks being performed by robotic technology, workers can take on more inclusive, cognitive, and safer work.

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Interface and power
Teach pendant

Solutions for optical and magnetic encoders for joint rotation and angular position feedback

Mounted/Industrial Robots

The mounted/industrial robots feature fixed locations and include articulated arms, end effectors, and End of Arm Tooling (EoAT) to perform accurate and repetitive tasks. These robots offer high accuracy, reliability, and excellent performance. The mounted robot systems integrate motion control and advanced sensor technologies.

The mounted/industrial robots are customizable and enable a collaborative approach with human operators (Cobots). These robots are used in manufacturing processes and assembly lines.

Typical Industrial Robot Architecture

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Environmental Awareness Sensing:
Depth sensing solutions enhance industrial automation capabilities in machine vision. These solutions are critical for human safety, quality inspection, navigation for autonomous manufacturing, and volumetric detection for asset management. 3D Time of Flight (ToF) enables depth-sensing technologies to move toward high-resolution enhanced systems designed for harsh industrial conditions.

Functional Safety:
Industrial functional safety standards, including ISO13849, IEC 61496, IEC 61508, and ISO10218, provide robot application and design requirements and guidelines for collaborative operation.

Position Sensing:
High-resolution space-constrained optical encoders require robust communications and small high-precision signal processing. Magnetic angle sensors provide affordable medium-resolution encoders and robust solutions that suit human-type assist tasks performed by cobots.

Power and Battery Management:
Robot designs miniaturization requires efficient power management solutions to reduce weight and size and minimize thermal challenges in constrained spaces. The Linear™ portfolio provides high-performance power management solutions for power conversion. The portfolio also provides battery management for rechargeable battery chemistry, including lead acid, Li-Ion, and nickel-based.

Drive/Inverter Control:
High machine throughput and robotic demand require faster servo drive response time and more precise axis synchronization. Power conversion and iCoupler^® magnetic isolation technology enable robustness and high-performance motor control in harsh electrical environments.

Condition-Based Monitoring:
Through real-time monitoring, condition-based monitoring enables early detection and diagnosis of system and machine abnormalities. Temperature, current, sound, and vibration provide insights into the condition of machines and robots. The vibration measurements can isolate mechanical noise from electrical noise, thereby improving machine diagnostics.

Grippers and End Effectors:
Smart grippers and end effectors extend the range of tasks that a robot can perform. With productivity and flexibility are the critical objectives of industry 4.0., quick tool changes and ease of use are possible with plug-and-play connector interfaces. Precise force, torque sensing, and measurements allow appropriate component handling, lead screw tightening, and optimal surface finishing.

Wired Connectivity:
Multi-axis synchronization is important in robotic applications. The Chronous™ portfolio of industrial Ethernet solutions, including switches, physical layer devices, and platforms, supports major industrial Ethernet protocols. The Chronous portfolio of industrial Ethernet solutions also provides multi-protocol flexibility and ease of use.

Mobile Robots

Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs):
The AGVs are designed for material handling within predefined paths and are guided by floor markers. These devices can navigate industrial environments through sensor, laser, or camera technologies.

Automotive Mobile Robots (AMRs):
The AMRs can navigate dynamically without predetermined paths and adapt autonomously to changing surroundings. These devices use a sophisticated sensor suite such as Lidar for mapping, cameras for vision-based navigation, and inertial sensors for localization.

Automated Guided Carts (AGCs):
The AGCs follow predefined paths for material handling in specific areas and offer flexibility and autonomy in navigating complex environments. These devices' advanced sensor functionality enables real-time mapping and obstacle avoidance, making them ideal for warehouse logistics and manufacturing applications.

Humanoid

The humanoids are robots or machines designed to resemble humans. These robots include a head, arms, legs, and facial features. The arms and hands handle objects and perform tasks such as grasping, lifting, assembling, and manipulating tools. The humanoids consist of sensors and protocols to avoid collisions and ensure safety.