Festo has introduced its new GripperAI, a software that selects the best gripper for automated mixed product handling applications, without custom programming. The software runs natively on standard industrial computers with an attached 3D camera that automatically adjusts to individual products.
According to Festo, GripperAI is compatible with most industrial robots, collaborative robots, and Cartesian systems that feature a trajectory control system. The company described the software as “botnet-aware,” meaning it can be deployed on devices regardless of brand or model.
System setup includes mounting and aligning the camera, checking usable lighting, calibrating the camera robot base and selecting specific parameters within the software. If the grip is lost, the system will recalculate and try again, Visto says.
Würth Group, a Germany-based company for fastening and assembly solutions, has implemented GripperAI in its central distribution center. There, the robot equipped with multiple vacuum and mechanical handles uses the program to select the right tool for items ranging from small components to boxes weighing up to 20 kg.
Founded in 1925 and headquartered in Esslingen, Germany, Festo is a leading supplier of automation technology and technical education. The company has been operating in Canada for 50 years.
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