You're looking to improve your Robotics automation. What's the best way to get started?

Understand the reasons behind automating each process, considering factors like speed, precision, and error reduction. Evaluate the impact on customers, employees, and stakeholders, anticipating challenges and devising strategies for a smooth transition to reduce costs and accurate solution.

To improve robotics automation, begin by conducting a thorough assessment of your current systems to identify areas needing enhancement, such as efficiency, accuracy, or adaptability. Then, invest in advanced technologies like AI and machine learning, and consider collaborating with robotics experts to integrate these innovations effectively into your existing framework.

Before diving into robotics automation, it’s crucial to assess your business goals, challenges, and processes. Identify areas for automation by understanding their impact on customers, employees, and stakeholders. Evaluate time, cost, and resource implications while establishing clear metrics for performance measurement!

Using the Module Type Package concept is the most efficient and fastest way to design develop and produce Robots for every application. You've control over the costs, time effort, materials and man power. Automation is required to approach this goal. Benefits: - manufacturer independet components (needed to build Robotic systems), replace each component without any concern about the supplier, . Dynamically building of Robot systems according to requirements and needs, .... ESYSE From design to Production

Assess your needs come up a specification and approach expert integrators such as Astech to discuss your needs and work through to iterate the best solution for you.

I agree, but as there are various RPA tools available in market such as UiPath, Microsoft Power Automate, Mendix etc. it is very important to use the right tool for your automation needs. For example: UiPath is a suitable RPA tool for complex automation projects where is FTE savings is high, development effort is more than 200 hours, includes various repetitive steps and integrated with various tools (SAP, ServiceNow etc). At the same time, UiPath might not be a suitable tool where automation is not very complex, FTE savings is either low or development effort is less than 80 hours. In this case Microsoft Power Automate might be a better RPA tool.

Selecting the correct robotics automation tool is difficult. Consider task complexity, environment, budget, and automation toolkit. RPA is best for repetitive work, while Industrial Robots thrive at high-volume, predictable activities. Cobots are smaller, lighter, and safer than industrial robots, making them ideal for assembly lines and assisted surgery. AMRs can move and manoeuvre independently, making them excellent for such activities. Rule-based, high-volume jobs are best suited to industrial robots or RPA. Scalability, development and integration ease, and support and maintenance are also important. Choosing the proper automation tool boosts corporate productivity.

Also a big thing to consider are licensing prices and the quality of support they provide. Usually more expensive tools have more built in capabilities and more developer support

For most projects , I disagree that you should jump to choosing the right tool. Normally it takes time until you are able to fully identify the problem, route cause and solution. Very often making a bad process automatic , it only makes your mistakes faster, don't correct them. Focus on designing your basic digital transformation.

Penser outils de travail et aidant où l'homme et la machine cohabite en bonne intelligence , le premiers étant celui qui traite la valeur ajouté tandis que le second s'occupe de la partie fastidieuse , pénible , répétitive à faible valeur ajouté . Pour ma part , les cobots sont un formidable outil de manipulation permettant à des machines de fonctionner la nuit sans l'homme et donc d'apporter beaucoup de gain et de productivité permettant ainsi la conquête de nouveau marché où le cout pièce est très important .

Developing robotics automation workflows requires setting goals, analysing processes, picking the correct robot and tools, developing workflow phases, optimising for efficiency and accuracy, testing, and refining. Determine your goals, analyse your processes, choose the correct robot and tools, and sequence the robot's movements to succeed. Streamline workflow, integrate error-checking, and reduce hazards to improve efficiency and accuracy. Simulate the workflow in a virtual or physical environment and monitor and analyse its performance in real-world circumstances to improve it. Simple, flexible, documented, and integrating your team and stakeholders in the design process are some ideas.

By incorporating an effective GUI, robotic automation becomes more accessible, allowing operators to interact intuitively with automated systems, optimizing process control and monitoring.

When designing workflows for robotics automation using tools like UiPath, Power Automate, or Automation Anywhere, consider several key steps. Begin by mapping out the sequence of tasks and defining rules for each step. Utilize graphical user interfaces (GUIs), drag-and-drop features, or code editors based on your technical proficiency and the complexity of processes involved. Conduct rigorous testing and debugging to verify that workflows operate correctly and integrate seamlessly with existing systems. Incorporate feedback loops to refine and optimize workflows over time, ensuring continuous improvement in automation efficiency and reliability. This approach ensures efficient task execution and reliability across automated processes.

This is the most important part of the project. Not building a good framework or properly planning projects can lead to lots of overwork to keep it working

After your robots have the necessary tools, create workflows that specify the procedures and guidelines they must follow to complete tasks. Adjust workflows according to your level of technical proficiency and the complexity of the process by utilizing code editors, drag-and-drop features, or graphical user interfaces. Workflows should be thoroughly tested and debugged before deployment to guarantee smooth operation and avoid mistakes and interruptions. Create effective and error-free automation by using well designed workflows.

It makes sense to build monitoring into a new custom solution. You should of course monitor its performance over time. Productivity and efficiency fed back to an ERP system is great but also consider monitoring the system components themselves to maximise up time. If a single component shows a trend towards failure, it can be replaced in planned maintenance stop, not an unexpected breakdown. (For an example see how Rolls Royce monitors all their running engines in real time). Adding this facility to a solution is a good idea but it’s usually an extra cost. Not many integrators can do this properly so if your new machine performance is business critical you might want to consider it.

Following the deployment of your robotics automation solution, effective monitoring and optimization are essential. Utilize tools such as performance dashboards, analytics platforms, and reporting mechanisms to track key metrics like operational speed, accuracy, quality, and cost-effectiveness. Implement proactive measures such as real-time alerts and continuous logging to swiftly identify and address any operational issues or deviations. By leveraging data-driven insights, you can iteratively enhance your automation solution, whether through refining workflows, introducing new capabilities, or adjusting scaling strategies. This iterative approach ensures ongoing improvement and alignment with organizational objectives.

Efficiency, productivity, and success require robotic workflows. Monitor and optimise robots to find areas for improvement and maximise performance. Data from robot sensors, external sensors, software logs, performance visualisation, trend analysis, and crucial metric thresholds are collected. Continuous improvement, data-driven decision making, and improved tools and methodologies are used in optimisation. Data-driven decision making identifies bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities, while continuous improvement reviews and refines workflows. You can also employ AI-powered anomaly detection and predictive maintenance technologies. Prioritising measurements, visualising data, communicating well, are some tips.

The one thing I found helpful is to determine your actual scope and to design the robot assembly and tooling accordingly. There are many suites out there that will allow you to perform simulations so that you can see the impact of your choices.

Optimization is an iterative process. Once the robot is deployed the output can be monitored in real time using tools and systems like scada etc. The data analytics come into the role after that which further leads to the base of optimizing key features of the robot.

Delivering the best product to the customer is always help you in growing your business. A happy customer is your marketing personal which will automatically recommend to his nears and dears. So always hire a trained and well skilled staff.

Automation is something which requires continuous upgradation according to the latest technology and continuous maintenance and therefore training and empowerment of workers is necessary.

Uma das etapas mais criteriosas e de maior valor, essa etapa iremos treinar os demais colaboradores sobre o uso e devidos cuidados com o rob?, assim mantendo sua vida útil e desempenho por um longo período, lembrando que os processos de automa??o robótica s?o ferramentas para complementar o trabalho humano, n?o para substituí-los.

To successfully introduce robots into the workplace, train and empower employees. This includes focusing on specific robots and jobs, moving beyond technical abilities, and providing continuing support. Employees should control their jobs and workflows, invest in upskilling and reskilling programmes, stimulate cooperation, and reward success. Managers should also address job security and displacement anxieties and actively engage with robots. Monitoring progress and modifying training and empowerment initiatives is crucial to integration success. Businesses may maximise automation and build a strong team with the necessary skills and mindset by promoting trust, cooperation, and constant learning.

The robotics of 15 years ago are not the same, I remember using analog automation equipment, at the rate technology is going, in 5 years, acquisition costs will be lower, the robots more capable, the configuration simpler. There will come a time when atomization, in addition to predicting maintenance, will develop it. But while that happens, they do not have the capacity to investigate the best material and investigate it, optimize the process even more,... the human will always provide that human factor.

One thing I have found helpful is to remember that robotics will increase labour productivity, lower costs, and reduce human error thus effective robotic completion of some tasks could useful to production rates.some small business owners cannot hire as large a workforce as giants companies-robotics on the other hand can help to level the playing field.Therefore by learning and innovating we can improve our robotics automation goals.

Don't be afraid to change the process to work better as an RPA (in fact, often you will be best to do so). Always investigate the availability of APIs [an excellent option] and, for read only, database access. These are generally more efficient and resilient to change than using the API.

Adopt a culture of ongoing innovation and learning to stay ahead of the robotic automation curve. Investigate the countless options and possibilities in this dynamic and developing sector. To further advance robotic automation, stay up to date on the newest developments in technology, trends, and best practices. Make connections and work together with experts, enthusiasts, and professionals in the field of robotic automation. Try out some creative uses of robotic automation in your company, sector, or field. Achieve your goals and improve your robotic automation initiatives with a dedication to learning and innovation.

Along with learning and innovating do not forget about feed back mechanism from your peers and potential customers. Do connect with mentors.

When I started to work with RPA almost 6 years ago, I was looking after getting to know the basics, then elevated my automations by using framework, then started chasing more and more difficult processes to complete. It's such an exciting journey to go through and see that you get better with every project. Currently, I'm aiming to bring intelligence into my RPA yard to make it transform to IPA, so that's another great path I'm starting to walk. So, start simple and the begin your journey to reach the stars! ?

Most processes can be automated. If it’s a volume product running 24/7 it’s perfect for automation. If you run small batches and change over often, then making an automated solution work can be problematic (unless it can automatically change itself over). If you are looking at your first project, start small. Make that work and get buy in from management and staff. Do it right, write a spec, use the best vendor and definitely don’t buy the cheapest.

One area of robotic automation that I am particularly excited about is symbiotic or proactive human-robot collaboration. This field represents the absolute cutting edge of robot automation, where humans and robots can, directly and indirectly, communicate their needs with each other. This would enable a system to benefit from the strengths of both the human's flexibility, critical thinking, and outside knowledge, as well as the robot's strength and precision. Such systems could be especially helpful in High Mix Low Volume or 'Make-to-Order' workflows

Before investing in machine tending, whether it be by robot or pallet loading, it is critical to optimize your process for reliability/stability. Often times machine shops will try to solve a process problem by adding automation. In these cases it will only make matters worse. First, dial in your process for stability, THEN, add automation. Speed/efficiency comes through a high percentage of spindle up-time, which is a by-product of automating a stable process.

One aspect of robotics that i am very excited for is medical science, robotic surgery is going to be something that would be very much prevalent. So of course my recommendations would be to communicate and work with people of medical surgical background. And figure out how much of their work load can be reduced through robotic automation.

Yes John, I have automated many processes From Half shaft inspection, to G clamp assembly, to nuclear waste processing. the key is always to establish a sound method of execution of the consecutive processes and that may not be the same method as used by a human operator.