Automation

On the Show Floor

Many Robots, No Conflict

Realtime Robotics’ Luke Drong on complex, close proximity multiple robot motion.

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Both pick–and-place as well as robotic assembly is generally designed around one SCARA robot per cell. In some cases, one robot hands work off to another, but imagine the productivity gains that could be realized if multiple robots could function inside the same work envelope? At Automate 2023, Luke Drong, robotics software engineer with Realtime Robotics, demonstrates three Mitsubishi robots interacting closely in a small working envelope to Jim Anderton. 

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James Anderton

Jim Anderton is the Director of Content for ENGINEERING.com. Mr. Anderton was formerly editor of Canadian Metalworking Magazine and has contributed to a wide range of print and on-line publications, including Design Engineering, Canadian Plastics, Service Station and Garage Management, Autovision, and the National Post. He also brings prior industry experience in quality and part design for a Tier One automotive supplier.