I. How to debug an industrial robot
1. Zero-calibrate each axis of the industrial robot.
After a robot leaves the factory, its axes may not be properly zeroed. If such a robot is put into production, the center of gravity of each axis may not be accurately fixed to the support points, potentially causing tilting during production. This can not only affect normal industrial production but also endanger the lives of workers. Therefore, zeroing and adjusting the axes of an industrial robot is essential. Typically, each axis of an industrial robot has a zero-point mark. Simply operating each axis back to this position indicates that it has been zeroed. Additionally, the robot's base will have markings indicating the origin points and corresponding angles for each of the six axes; these are important reference points for adjustment. However, specific adjustments require analysis based on the site environment and the task at hand. For example, the adjustment personnel can plan a reasonable zeroing "route," then use a teach pendant to move the robot to each point sequentially, record the relevant data, and finally, combine their calibration experience with repeated experiments to zero and adjust each axis of the industrial robot according to the actual production requirements.
2. Perform signal processing and debugging on industrial robots.
Modern, improved industrial robots can operate automatically according to specified principles and guidelines using artificial intelligence. For example, they can complete the trajectory specified by the received signals, thus quickly adapting to new environments. However, industrial robot systems are not used in isolation. During production, they must be connected to other peripheral devices, and the signals from these peripheral devices must be linked to the industrial robot system's signals via CC-link. Therefore, signal processing and debugging of the industrial robot after installation and before actual production use is a crucial step. Specifically, during debugging, CC-link settings need to be configured. It is important to note that the CC-link signals set by the debugging personnel must be consistent with the PCC model, master station, slave station, and station information. After signal settings are completed, all signals must be listed and commented out during PLC programming. Only after such signal debugging can the industrial robot be officially put into production use.
II. The future development prospects of industrial robots are very promising.
With the accelerated evolution of a new round of technological revolution and industrial transformation, coupled with the catalysis of the pandemic, the market demand for industrial robots is steadily increasing. Relevant data shows that the global potential market for industrial robots has reached hundreds of billions of US dollars, and the market size of industrial robots in my country will exceed 10 billion US dollars in 2023.
The industrial sector's embrace of automation, its penetration rate, and its commercial implementation have gradually moved from quantitative to qualitative change. Every link in this core industrial chain holds immense potential, and there is an opportunity for the emergence of many large and medium-sized enterprises in the future. With this promising start, companies should focus on creating greater commercial, social, and technological value.
In the field of industrial unmanned vehicles, as more and more companies enter the market, focusing on improving the "flexibility" of industrial unmanned vehicles may be the key to changing the slow progress of technology in this field.
In the field of collaborative robots, not only are traditional industrial sectors such as automotive and 3C (computers, communications, and consumer electronics) experiencing huge demand, but industries such as pharmaceutical research and development, new energy, power, and semiconductors also have rigid needs. Ultimately, collaborative robots may evolve into an entry-level business.
