WO2018066601A1 - Système de robot et procédé de fonctionnement associé - Google Patents

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WO2018066601A1
WO2018066601A1 PCT/JP2017/036140 JP2017036140W WO2018066601A1 WO 2018066601 A1 WO2018066601 A1 WO 2018066601A1 JP 2017036140 W JP2017036140 W JP 2017036140W WO 2018066601 A1 WO2018066601 A1 WO 2018066601A1
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修平 倉岡
怜 的場
敦 高見
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
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  • the present invention relates to a robot system and an operation method thereof.
  • a workpiece jig device that functions as a workpiece jig used when machining a workpiece with a tool in a production line is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
  • the control device automatically sets the height position of the work according to the physique of the worker. It is changing.
  • the work position is changed according to the physique of the worker, so that work efficiency can be improved.
  • the present invention solves the above-described conventional problems, and an object thereof is to provide a robot system and an operation method thereof that can smoothly perform work by outputting information on the next work content to an operator. And
  • a robot system includes an input device that receives input from an operator, a robot arm that performs a series of operations including a plurality of steps, and the operator applies to the workpiece.
  • a work area for performing work on the robot an output device, a storage device storing operation sequence information that is information relating to an operation sequence defining a series of operations performed by the robot arm, and a control device.
  • the control device performs a second process that is a process subsequent to the first process to the output apparatus.
  • Information on the work content is output, and the robot arm holds the robot arm so that the work target position of the second step on the work faces the operator. It is configured to change at least one of the position and orientation of the click.
  • the operator can grasp the work content of the second process which is the next process of the first process after the completion of the predetermined first process. For this reason, the operator can smoothly perform work on the workpiece, and work efficiency can be improved.
  • the robot system includes an input device that receives input from an operator, a robot arm that performs a series of operations including a plurality of steps, and a work area in which the operator performs operations on the workpiece.
  • An output device a storage device storing operation sequence information that is information relating to an operation sequence that defines a series of operations performed by the robot arm, and a control device, the control device including the input device
  • the input device for operating the robot arm is configured to output to the output device.
  • the operator can direct the work target location of the second step in the workpiece to the operator, so that the operator is correct even when there are a plurality of work targets similar to the workpiece. Work can be performed on the work target location. For this reason, an operator's burden is reduced and working efficiency can be improved.
  • An operation method of a robot system includes an input device that receives input from an operator, a robot arm that performs a series of operations including a plurality of steps, and a work area in which the operator performs operations on the workpiece. And a storage device in which operation sequence information, which is information relating to an operation sequence defining a series of operations performed by the robot arm, is stored.
  • operation sequence information which is information relating to an operation sequence defining a series of operations performed by the robot arm, is stored.
  • the operator can grasp the work content of the second process which is the next process of the first process after the completion of the predetermined first process. For this reason, the operator can smoothly perform work on the workpiece, and work efficiency can be improved.
  • the robot system driving method includes an input device that receives input from an operator, a robot arm that performs a series of operations including a plurality of steps, and the operator performs operations on the workpiece.
  • An operation method of a robot system comprising: a work area; an output device; and a storage device that stores operation sequence information that is information related to an operation sequence that defines a series of operations performed by the robot arm.
  • the operator can direct the work target location of the second step in the workpiece to the operator, so that the operator is correct even when there are a plurality of work targets similar to the workpiece. Work can be performed on the work target location. For this reason, an operator's burden is reduced and working efficiency can be improved.
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a schematic configuration of the robot system according to the first embodiment.
  • FIG. 2 is a schematic view of the robot system shown in FIG. 1 viewed from the lateral direction.
  • FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the robot system shown in FIG.
  • FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a state where the robot system according to the first embodiment is arranged along the production line.
  • FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram for explaining the concept of the operating radius of the robot system shown in FIG.
  • FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of an operation when changing the position or posture of the workpiece in the robot system according to the first embodiment.
  • FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of an operation when a workpiece is transferred in the robot system according to the first embodiment.
  • FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an operation when a workpiece is transferred in the robot system according to the first modification of the first embodiment.
  • FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing a state in which the robot system of Modification 2 in Embodiment 1 is arranged along the production line.
  • FIG. 10 is an enlarged schematic view of a part of the robot system shown in FIG.
  • FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an operation when changing the position or posture of a workpiece in the robot system according to the second embodiment.
  • FIG. 12 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of the robot system according to the first modification example in the second embodiment.
  • FIG. 13 is a table showing an example of the first operation amount stored in the storage device shown in FIG. FIG.
  • FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an operation when changing the position or posture of a workpiece in the robot system according to the first modification of the second embodiment.
  • FIG. 15 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of a robot system according to the second modification example in the second embodiment.
  • FIG. 16 is a table showing an example of the first operation range stored in the storage device shown in FIG.
  • FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an operation when changing the position or posture of a workpiece in the robot system according to the second modification of the second embodiment.
  • FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an operation when a workpiece is transferred in the robot system according to the third embodiment.
  • FIG. 19 shows a case in which intrusion of an operator or the like into the work area is detected when changing at least one of the position and posture of the workpiece or when transferring the workpiece in the robot system according to the fourth embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of operation
  • FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an operation when changing the position or posture of a workpiece in the robot system according to the fourth embodiment.
  • FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an operation when changing the position or posture of a workpiece in the robot system according to the first modification example in the fifth embodiment.
  • the robot system includes an input device that receives input from an operator, a robot arm that performs a series of operations including a plurality of steps, a work area in which an operator performs work on a workpiece, An output device, a storage device that stores operation sequence information that is information relating to an operation sequence that defines a series of operations performed by the robot arm, and a control device.
  • the output device When the first process end information indicating the completion of the first process is input, the output device outputs information on the work content of the second process, which is the next process of the first process, and the second process of the workpiece is performed. It is configured to change at least one of the position and posture of the workpiece held by the robot arm so that the work target portion faces the operator.
  • the control device when the control device receives the first process end information from the input device, the control device causes the output device to output information on the work content of the second step, and then the robot arm It may be configured to change at least one of the position and posture of the workpiece held by the.
  • the control device changes at least one of the position and posture of the workpiece held by the robot arm. Later, the output device may output information related to the work content of the second step.
  • the robot system further includes a transfer path including a plurality of work areas, and a plurality of robot arms are arranged in parallel along the transfer path so as to correspond to the plurality of work areas.
  • the transport path is provided with a temporary storage place for temporarily placing a work between adjacent robot arms, and when the control device receives work end information indicating that the work has been completed from the input device, Each robot arm may be operated so as to transport and temporarily place a work in a temporary placement place on the downstream side of the transport path.
  • control device may operate each robot arm so as to transport the workpiece temporarily placed in the temporary placement place on the upstream side in the transfer route to the work area.
  • the temporary storage site is configured such that, in the adjacent robot arm, the operating radius of the upstream robot arm in the transfer path and the operating radius of the downstream robot arm in the transfer path are It may be provided so as to correspond to the ratio.
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a schematic configuration of the robot system according to the first embodiment.
  • FIG. 2 is a schematic view of the robot system shown in FIG. 1 viewed from the lateral direction.
  • FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the robot system shown in FIG.
  • FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a state where the robot system according to the first embodiment is arranged along the production line.
  • FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram for explaining the concept of the operating radius of the robot system shown in FIG.
  • the robot system 100 includes a robot arm 1, an input device 2, an output device 3, a control device 4, a storage device 5, a sensor 7, a transport path 8, and
  • the control apparatus 4 includes the work area 9.
  • the work content of the second process is output, and the position or posture of the work 6 held by the robot arm 1 is changed so that the work target position of the second process on the work 6 faces the operator. It is configured.
  • the transfer path 8 is a space where the workpiece 6 is transferred or placed, and is a work space where the robot arm 1 operates.
  • the horizontal direction in the figure is the conveyance direction of the workpiece 6.
  • a work table 21 and a chair 22 are arranged outside the transport path 8.
  • An input device 2 and an output device 3 are placed on the work table 21.
  • the work table 21 may be equipped with tools and the like necessary for work.
  • the transport path 8 is provided with a work area 9 in which an operator (operator) performs work on the workpiece 6.
  • the robot arm 1 and the sensor 7 are arranged in the transport path 8. More specifically, the robot arm 1 is disposed at a position away from the work area 9 when viewed from above.
  • the sensor 7 is disposed in the vicinity of the work area 9 and is disposed so as to face the robot arm 1 when viewed from above.
  • the sensor 7 is configured to detect entry of an operator or the like, and for example, each sensor such as an infrared sensor can be used.
  • a plurality of robot arms 1 are juxtaposed along a linearly formed transport path 8, and these robot arms 1 is composed of the same type of robot arm.
  • a plurality of work areas 9 are provided on the transfer path 8, and the robot arm 1 is arranged so as to correspond to each work area 9.
  • the robot arm 1A is arranged so as to correspond to the work area 9A.
  • the robot arm 1B is disposed so as to correspond to the work area 9B
  • the robot arm 1C is disposed so as to correspond to the work area 9C.
  • a temporary storage place (first storage place) 10 is provided between the adjacent robot arms 1 and 1 in the transfer path 8 to temporarily place the work 6 (for temporary placement).
  • the temporary storage place 10 is located at an intermediate portion (intermediate point) between the adjacent robot arms 1 and 1 in the conveyance direction of the workpiece 6. That is, the temporary storage area 10 corresponds to the ratio between the operating radius of the upstream robot arm 1 in the transfer path 8 and the operating radius of the downstream robot arm 1 in the transfer path 8 in the adjacent robot arms 1 and 1. To be provided.
  • the operation region of the robot arm 1 has a substantially circular shape (fan shape) centering on an axis 151 of the first joint JT1 described later.
  • the length of the axis 151 and the point farthest from the axis 151 in the operation region of the robot arm 1 is referred to as an operation radius r.
  • the temporary storage place 10 is positioned at an intermediate portion between the adjacent robot arms 1 and 1. is doing. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, a straight line passing through the midpoint of a straight line A connecting the axis 151A of the first joint JT1 in the robot arm 1A and the axis 151B of the first joint JT1 in the robot arm 1B. A temporary storage 10A is provided on A1. Similarly, a temporary storage place 10B is provided on a straight line B1 passing through a midpoint of a straight line B connecting the axis 151B of the robot arm 1B and the axis 151C of the robot arm 1C.
  • the temporary storage place 10 is located closer to the work area 9 than the intermediate portion of the transfer path 8 in the direction perpendicular to the transfer direction of the workpiece 6. Thereby, the time which conveys the workpiece
  • the robot arm 1 transports the work 6 and the downstream temporary storage place 10 in the transport path 8. Temporary placement.
  • the robot arm 1 is a robot that is installed in the transfer path 8 and performs a series of operations including a plurality of processes. Examples of a series of operations composed of a plurality of steps include operations such as assembly of parts to products and painting.
  • the robot arm 1 is used in a production factory that assembles electric / electronic parts and the like to produce a product in a line production system or a cell production system, and follows a work table provided in the production factory. It is an articulated robot that can perform at least one of operations such as transfer, assembly or rearrangement of parts, and posture change with respect to the workpiece 6.
  • the embodiment of the robot arm 1 is not limited to the above, and can be widely applied to an articulated robot regardless of a horizontal articulated type or a vertical articulated type.
  • the robot arm 1 includes a connecting body of a plurality of links (here, the first link 11a to the sixth link 11f) and a plurality of joints (here, the first joints JT1 to JT6).
  • This is a multi-joint robot arm having a joint JT6) and a base 15 for supporting them.
  • the base 15 and the base end portion of the first link 11a are coupled so as to be rotatable about an axis extending in the vertical direction.
  • the distal end portion of the first link 11a and the proximal end portion of the second link 11b are coupled to be rotatable about an axis extending in the horizontal direction.
  • the distal end portion of the second link 11b and the proximal end portion of the third link 11c are coupled to be rotatable about an axis extending in the horizontal direction.
  • the distal end portion of the third link 11c and the proximal end portion of the fourth link 11d are coupled so as to be rotatable around an axis extending in the longitudinal direction of the fourth link 11d.
  • the distal end portion of the fourth link 11d and the proximal end portion of the fifth link 11e are coupled so as to be rotatable around an axis orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the fourth link 11d.
  • the distal end portion of the fifth link 11e and the proximal end portion of the sixth link 11f are coupled so as to be able to rotate.
  • a mechanical interface is provided at the tip of the sixth link 11f.
  • An end effector 12 corresponding to the work content is detachably attached to the mechanical interface.
  • each of the first joint JT1 to the sixth joint JT6 is provided with a drive motor (not shown) as an example of an actuator that relatively rotates two members connected to each joint.
  • the drive motor may be, for example, a servo motor that is servo-controlled by the control device 4.
  • the first joint JT1 to the sixth joint JT6 each have a rotation sensor (not shown) for detecting the rotational position of the drive motor and a current sensor (not shown) for detecting a current for controlling the rotation of the drive motor. ) And are provided.
  • the rotation sensor may be an encoder, for example.
  • the control device 4 is rotated by the drive motor in accordance with the input information of the robot arm 1 output from the input device 2 or the operation information defined in the operation sequence information 52 of the storage device 5 described later.
  • the position of the tip of the robot arm 1 is determined by controlling the angles of the first joint JT1 to the sixth joint JT6.
  • the configuration of the robot arm 1 described above is an example, and the configuration of the robot arm 1 is not limited to this.
  • the configuration of the robot arm 1 is appropriately determined according to the work content and work space performed using the robot arm 1. The configuration is changed.
  • the input device 2 is a device that is installed outside the transport path 8 and receives input from the operator. Examples of the input device 2 include a teaching pendant, a master arm, a joystick, or a tablet. The input device 2 may be provided with an input unit for inputting a work start instruction, a work completion notification, and the like, which will be described later.
  • Examples of the output device 3 include a display device such as a monitor, a speaker, and a printer.
  • a display device information transmitted from the control device 4 is displayed (output) as a video such as a character, a picture, an image, and a moving image.
  • the output device 3 is configured by a speaker
  • the information transmitted from the control device 4 is output as audio information.
  • the output device 3 is constituted by a printer, the information transmitted from the control device 4 is printed.
  • the output device 3 may be the said tablet, when the input device 2 is comprised with the tablet.
  • the storage device 5 is a readable / writable recording medium, in which a task program 51 and operation sequence information 52 of the robot system 100 are stored.
  • the storage device 5 is provided separately from the control device 4, but may be provided integrally with the control device 4.
  • the task program 51 is created, for example, by an operator teaching using the input device 2 and stored in the storage device 5 in association with the identification information of the robot arm 1 and the task.
  • the task program 51 may be created as an operation flow for each work.
  • the operation sequence information 52 is information relating to an operation sequence that defines a series of work processes performed by the robot arm 1 in the work space.
  • the operation order of the work process and the control mode of the robot arm 1 are associated with each other.
  • a task program for causing the robot arm 1 to automatically execute the work is associated with each work process.
  • the operation sequence information 52 may include a program for causing the robot arm 1 to automatically execute the work for each work process.
  • the control device 4 controls the operation of the robot arm 1 and includes a receiving unit 40, an operation control unit 41, and an output control unit 42 as functional blocks.
  • the control device 4 includes, for example, a calculation unit (not shown) including a microcontroller, MPU, PLC (Programmable Logic Controller), logic circuit, and the like, and a memory unit (not shown) including a ROM or RAM. can do.
  • a calculation unit including a microcontroller, MPU, PLC (Programmable Logic Controller), logic circuit, and the like
  • a memory unit not shown
  • each functional block with which the control apparatus 4 is provided is realizable when the calculating part of the control apparatus 4 reads and executes the program stored in the memory part or the memory
  • control device 4 is not only configured as a single control device, but also configured as a control device group in which a plurality of control devices cooperate to execute control of the robot arm 1 (robot system 100). It may be a form.
  • the receiving unit 40 receives an input signal transmitted from the outside of the control device 4. Examples of the input signal received by the receiving unit 40 include a signal transmitted from the input device 2, a signal transmitted from an input unit (not shown) other than the input device 2, and a detection signal transmitted from the sensor 7.
  • the operation control unit 41 determines an operation mode of a process performed by the robot arm 1 in a series of operations using the input as a trigger.
  • the operation control unit 41 can determine the operation mode of the next process performed by the robot arm 1 with reference to the operation sequence information 52 stored in the storage device 5.
  • the operation control unit 41 controls the robot arm 1 to operate in the determined operation mode.
  • the operation control unit 41 determines to operate the robot arm 1 in the automatic operation mode
  • the operation control unit 41 reads the operation sequence information 52 and performs the operation specified by the program included in the operation sequence information 52.
  • the arm 1 is controlled.
  • the operation control unit 41 controls the robot arm 1 so as to operate based on the input received by the receiving unit 40 from the input device 2.
  • the operation control unit 41 reads the operation sequence information 52 and performs the operation specified by the program included in the operation sequence information 52.
  • the receiving unit 40 receives a correction instruction signal as an input signal from the input device 2 while 1 is operating by automatic operation, the operation by the automatic operation of the robot arm 1 is corrected to an operation according to the correction instruction signal from the input device 2. To do. Then, the operation control unit 41 stops the output of the correction instruction signal from the input device 2 and the reception unit 40 stops receiving the correction instruction signal, or resumes the automatic operation of the robot arm 1 from the input device 2.
  • the receiving unit 40 receives a signal instructing, the automatic operation of the robot arm 1 is resumed.
  • the operation control unit 41 may transmit information indicating the end of the automatic operation mode to the output control unit 42 when the automatic operation mode of the robot arm 1 ends.
  • the output control part 42 outputs the information which shows completion
  • the automatic operation mode means that the robot arm 1 automatically performs an operation according to a preset program.
  • the manual operation mode means that the robot arm 1 operates according to the input received from the input device 2, and the robot arm 1 may be operated so as to completely follow the input received from the input device 2.
  • the robot arm 1 may be operated while correcting the input received from the input device 2 using a preset program (for example, camera shake correction).
  • the hybrid operation mode means that the operation of a robot arm that is operating by automatic operation is corrected by manual operation.
  • the operation control unit 41 receives a detection signal indicating that an operator or the like has entered the work area 9 of the transfer path 8 from the sensor 7 when the robot arm 1 is operated. When the signal is received via 40, the operation of the robot arm 1 is suppressed. Examples of the suppression of the operation of the robot arm 1 include slowing the operation speed of the robot arm 1 or stopping the robot arm 1.
  • the operation control unit 41 receives the operation sequence information.
  • the work content information of the second process, which is the next process of the first process, stored in 52 is acquired, and the acquired work content information of the second process is output to the output control unit 42.
  • the output control unit 42 controls the output device 3 and outputs information notified to the operator or the like as video information, image information, audio information, or the like. Specifically, for example, the output control unit 42 controls the output device 3 to output the work content information of the second process output from the operation control unit 41.
  • FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of an operation when changing the position or posture of the workpiece in the robot system according to the first embodiment.
  • the control device 4 determines whether or not the first process end information indicating that the predetermined first process has ended is input from the input device 2 (step S101). Specifically, the operation control unit 41 of the control device 4 determines whether or not the first process end information is input from the input device 2 via the receiving unit 40.
  • Step S101 When the operation control unit 41 of the control device 4 determines that the first process end information is not input from the input device 2 (No in step S101), the operation control unit 41 ends the program. Note that when the program is terminated, the control device 4 executes the program again after 50 msec, for example. On the other hand, when the operation control unit 41 of the control device 4 determines that the first process end information is input from the input device 2 (Yes in Step S101), the operation control unit 41 executes the process shown in Step S102.
  • step S102 the control device 4 causes the output device 3 to output work content information of the second process, which is the next process of the first process.
  • the operation control unit 41 of the control device 4 acquires the work content information of the second process stored in the operation sequence information 52 of the storage device 5, and uses the acquired work content information of the second process.
  • the output control unit 42 outputs the work content information of the second process input from the operation control unit 41 to the output device 3.
  • the output device 3 outputs the work content of the second step to the operator.
  • control device 4 changes the position or posture of the workpiece 6 held by the robot arm 1 (step S103). Specifically, based on the work content information of the second process acquired in step S102, the operation control unit 41 of the control device 4 so that the work target location of the second process in the workpiece 6 faces the operator.
  • the robot arm 1 is operated. In other words, the operation control unit 41 operates the robot arm 1 so that the work target location of the second process in the workpiece 6 is located on the outer side of the transport path 8.
  • the position or posture changing operation of the workpiece 6 is controlled by the control device 4 so that the angles of the joints of the first joint JT1 to the sixth joint JT6 of the robot arm 1 are set to preset angles. Can be executed.
  • control device 4 causes the output device 3 to output position or posture change end information (step S104), and ends this program. Thereby, the operator can perform the operation
  • the controller 4 changes the position or posture of the workpiece 6 after outputting the work content information of the second process, but is not limited thereto.
  • the control device 4 changes the position or posture of the workpiece 6, a form of outputting the work content information of the second process may be adopted.
  • the output of the work content information of the second process and the work 6 A mode in which the position or posture changing operation is simultaneously performed may be employed.
  • FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of an operation when a workpiece is transferred in the robot system according to the first embodiment.
  • control device 4 determines whether or not work end information indicating that work on the work 6 has been finished is input from the input device 2 (step S201). Specifically, the operation control unit 41 of the control device 4 determines whether or not work end information is input from the input device 2 via the reception unit 40.
  • step S201 If the operation control unit 41 of the control device 4 determines that the work end information has not been input from the input device 2 (No in step S201), the operation control unit 41 ends the program. Note that when the program is terminated, the control device 4 executes the program again after 50 msec, for example. On the other hand, when the operation control unit 41 of the control device 4 determines that the work end information is input from the input device 2 (Yes in step S201), the operation control unit 41 executes the process shown in step S202.
  • step S202 the control device 4 transports the workpiece 6 held by the robot arm 1 in each work area 9 to the temporary storage 10 on the downstream side in the transport direction with respect to the robot arm 1, and The robot arm 1 is operated so as to be temporarily placed in the storage place 10.
  • the operation control unit 41 of the control device 4 moves the robot arm 1A so as to transport the workpiece 6 held by the robot arm 1A in the work area 9A to the temporary storage place 10A. Make it work.
  • the operation control unit 41 of the control device 4 operates the robot arm 1B so as to transport the workpiece 6 held by the robot arm 1B in the work area 9B to the temporary storage place 10B.
  • the operation control unit 41 of the control device 4 operates the robot arm 1C so as to transport the workpiece 6 held by the robot arm 1C in the work area 9C to a temporary storage place (not shown).
  • control device 4 may adopt a configuration in which each robot arm 1A, 1B, and 1C is controlled by one control device 4, and one robot arm 1 may be controlled by one.
  • a form controlled by the device 4 may be adopted.
  • the operation control unit 41 of the control device 4 operates the robot arm 1 so that each robot arm 1 holds the workpiece 6 temporarily placed on the temporary placement place 10 on the upstream side in the transport direction (step S203). ).
  • the operation control unit 41 of the control device 4 causes the robot arm 1C to move the workpiece 6 placed in the temporary storage place 10B on the upstream side in the transport direction with respect to the robot arm 1C.
  • the robot arm 1C is operated so as to hold it.
  • the operation control unit 41 of the control device 4 holds the robot arm 1B with respect to the robot arm 1B so that the robot arm 1B holds the workpiece 6 placed in the temporary storage place 10A on the upstream side in the transport direction. Make it work.
  • the operation control unit 41 of the control device 4 controls the robot arm 1A so that the robot arm 1A holds the workpiece 6 placed in a temporary storage place (not shown) on the upstream side in the transport direction.
  • the arm 1A is operated.
  • step S204 the operation control unit 41 of the control device 4 operates each robot arm 1 so that the work 6 held in step S203 is transferred to the corresponding work area 9 (step S204).
  • control device 4 causes the output device 3 to output the transfer end information via the output control unit 42 (step S205), and ends this program. Thereby, the operator can start work on the workpiece 6.
  • the operation control unit 41 of the control device 4 employs a mode in which the operations (processes) of step S203 and step S204 are performed in two steps, but the present invention is not limited to this.
  • a form in which the operations of step S203 and step S204 are executed in one step may be adopted.
  • the operation control unit 41 of the control device 4 performs an operation on the workpiece 6 when the conveyance end information is output to the output device 3 in step S205 or after the conveyance end information is output to the output device 3.
  • the contents of the work may be output to the output device 3.
  • the control device 4 when the control device 4 receives the first process end information from the input device 2, the operation content of the second process is transmitted to the output device 3. Output. Thereby, the operator (operator) can grasp
  • the control device 4 when the control device 4 receives the first process end information from the input device 2, the work target location of the second process on the workpiece 6 faces the operator. Thus, the position or posture of the workpiece 6 held by the robot arm 1 is changed. Thereby, the work object location of the 2nd process in the workpiece
  • work 6 is turned to an operator. For this reason, even when there are a plurality of work targets similar to the workpiece 6, the operator can perform work on the correct work target location. For this reason, an operator's burden is reduced and working efficiency can be improved.
  • a plurality of robot arms 1 are arranged along the transfer path 8 so as to correspond to the plurality of work areas 9, and adjacent to the transfer path 8.
  • a temporary storage place 10 for temporarily placing the workpiece 6 is provided between the robot arms 1 to be operated.
  • the temporary storage 10 corresponds to the ratio between the operating radius of the upstream robot arm 1 in the transfer path 8 and the operating radius of the downstream robot arm 1 in the transfer path 8 in the adjacent robot arms 1 and 1. To be provided.
  • the control device 4 transports the workpiece 6 to the temporary storage place 10 on the downstream side in the transport path 8 and temporarily Each robot arm 1 is operated so as to be placed.
  • each worker can concentrate on his / her work. For this reason, an operator's burden is reduced and working efficiency can be improved.
  • the transport path 8 is formed in a straight line.
  • the present invention is not limited to this, and a form in which the transport path 8 is formed in a U shape is adopted. Also good.
  • the control device transports the work temporarily placed on the temporary placement place on the downstream side of the transport path to the work area
  • the work target location on the work is the work area.
  • the robot arm is moved so as to face the operator located in the position.
  • the robot system according to the first modification has the same configuration as the robot system 100 according to the first embodiment, and thus a detailed description of the configuration is omitted.
  • FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an operation when a workpiece is transferred in the robot system according to the first modification of the first embodiment.
  • movement is performed when the calculating part of the control apparatus 4 reads the program stored in the memory part or the memory
  • the operation when the workpiece 6 is transferred in the robot system 100 of the first modification is basically the same as the operation of the robot system 100 according to the first embodiment, but step S204 is performed. A difference is that the operation of step S204A is executed instead of the above operation.
  • step S204A the operation control unit 41 of the control device 4 conveys the workpiece 6 so that the work target location where the operator performs the work on the workpiece 6 faces the operator, or the workpiece After transporting 6 to the work area 9, the robot arm 1 is operated so that the position or posture of the work 6 is changed so that the work target position of the work 6 faces the operator.
  • the robot system 100 according to the first modification configured as described above has the same effects as the robot system 100 according to the first embodiment.
  • the control device 4 when the robot arm 1 transports the workpiece 6, the control device 4 operates the robot arm 1 so that the work target portion of the workpiece 6 faces the operator. . Thereby, the operator can start work immediately after the workpiece 6 is conveyed, and the work time can be shortened. In addition, since the operator does not need to change the position or posture of the workpiece 6, the operator's work load can be reduced, and work efficiency can be improved.
  • the temporary storage site corresponds to the ratio between the operating radius of the upstream robot arm in the transfer path and the operating radius of the downstream robot arm in the transfer path in the adjacent robot arm. As is provided.
  • FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing a state in which the robot system of Modification 2 in Embodiment 1 is arranged along the production line.
  • FIG. 10 is an enlarged schematic view of a part of the robot system shown in FIG.
  • the robot system 100 according to the second modification has the same basic configuration as the robot system 100 according to the first embodiment, but four robot arms 1 are arranged.
  • the operating radius of the robot arm 1C is larger than those of the other robot arms 1A, 1B, and 1D, and the positions where the temporary storage places 10B and 10C are arranged are different.
  • the lengths of the second link 11b, the third link 11c, and the fourth link 11d are the same as the second link 11b, the third link 11c, and the fourth link 11d of the robot arm 1A or the like. It is formed to be longer than the length of. As a result, the robot arm 1C can increase its operating radius r compared to the other robot arms 1A and the like.
  • the temporary storage place 10B located between the robot arm 1B and the robot arm 1C is provided so as to be located at a portion (point) close to the robot arm 1B in the transfer direction of the workpiece 6. Further, the temporary storage place 10C located between the robot arm 1C and the robot arm 1D is provided so as to be located in a portion close to the robot arm 1D in the transfer direction of the workpiece 6.
  • the temporary storage place 10B is configured such that, in a straight line B, the distance from the axis 151B of the robot arm 1B and the distance from the axis 151C of the robot arm 1C are the operating radius of the robot arm 1B and the robot arm. It is provided on a straight line B1 passing through a position (point) corresponding to the ratio of the operating radius of 1C. That is, in the temporary storage place 10B, the ratio of the distance from the axis 151B of the robot arm 1B to the temporary storage place 10B and the distance from the axis 151C of the robot arm 1C to the temporary storage place 10B is determined by the operating radius of the robot arm 1B.
  • the robot arm 1C is provided so as to correspond to the ratio of the operating radius of the robot arm 1C.
  • the distance from the axis 151C of the robot arm 1C and the distance from the axis 151D of the robot arm 1D in the straight line C connecting the axes 151C and 151D are determined by the robot arm 1C.
  • the robot arm 1D is provided so as to correspond to the ratio of the operating radius of the robot arm 1D.
  • the robot system 100 according to the second modification configured as described above has the same effects as the robot system 100 according to the first embodiment.
  • the temporary radius depends on the ratio of the operating radii.
  • the arrangement position of the storage place 10 is set. Thereby, the interference between the adjacent robot arms 1 and 1 is suppressed, and when the plurality of robot arms 1 and 1 convey the workpiece 6, the condition of the simultaneity of operation can be relaxed.
  • the robot system according to the second embodiment is the same as the robot system according to the first embodiment, except that the control device changes at least one of the position and posture of the workpiece held by the robot arm, The robot arm is operated so as to change at least one of the position and posture of the workpiece by the input.
  • the robot system 100 according to the second embodiment has the same configuration as the robot system 100 according to the first embodiment, and thus a detailed description of the configuration is omitted.
  • FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an operation when changing the position or posture of a workpiece in the robot system according to the second embodiment.
  • movement is performed when the calculating part of the control apparatus 4 reads the program stored in the memory part or the memory
  • the operation when changing the position or posture of the workpiece 6 in the robot system 100 according to the second embodiment changes the position or posture of the workpiece 6 in the robot system 100 according to the first embodiment.
  • the operation is basically the same as that when the operation is performed, except that the operation of step S104A is executed instead of the operation of step S104 and the operation of step S105 is executed.
  • the operation control unit 41 of the control device 4 changes the position or posture of the workpiece 6 held by the robot arm 1 in step S103, and then changes the position of the workpiece 6 via the output control unit 42.
  • the output device 3 is made to output inquiry information as to whether or not to change the posture (step S104A).
  • the operator selects whether or not to change the position or posture of the work 6 and changes the position or the like of the work 6 by operating the input device 2 and instructing the change.
  • the instruction information and the position information or posture information of the workpiece 6 are input to the receiving unit 40 of the control device 4.
  • the operator when the operator does not change the position or the like of the workpiece 6, the operator operates the input device 2 and inputs change-unnecessary information instructing that the change is unnecessary to the receiving unit 40 of the control device 4.
  • the operation control unit 41 of the control device 4 determines whether change instruction information or the like has been input from the input device 2 to the receiving unit 40 (step S105).
  • the operation control unit 41 of the control device 4 determines that no change instruction information or the like has been input from the input device 2 to the reception unit 40, that is, when it has determined that change-unnecessary information has been input to the reception unit 40 (step)
  • the program ends.
  • Step S105 when the operation control unit 41 of the control device 4 determines that the change instruction information or the like has been input from the input device 2 to the reception unit 40 (Yes in Step S105), the operation control unit 41 returns to Step S103 and inputs to the reception unit 40.
  • the robot arm 1 is operated so as to change the position or posture of the workpiece 6 based on the positional information of the workpiece 6 and the like.
  • the operation control unit 41 of the control device 4 causes the output device 3 to output inquiry information as to whether or not to change the position or orientation of the workpiece 6 again after changing the position or orientation of the workpiece 6 (step S40).
  • step S104A The operations shown in steps S103 to S105 are repeated until the operator operates the input device 2 and inputs change-unnecessary information to the receiving unit 40 of the control device 4.
  • the robot system 100 according to the second embodiment configured as described above has the same effects as the robot system 100 according to the first embodiment.
  • the operation control unit 41 of the control device 4 automatically changes the position or posture of the workpiece 6 and then the operator operates the input device 2 to change the workpiece.
  • the position or posture of 6 can be changed. Accordingly, the position or posture of the workpiece 6 can be changed according to the preference of the operator's physique or the operator's work posture. For this reason, an operator's work burden can be reduced and work efficiency can be improved.
  • the robot system 100 according to the second embodiment is similar to the robot system 100 according to the first modification of the first embodiment, in which the control device 4 moves the workpiece 6 when the robot arm 1 transports the workpiece 6.
  • the robot arm 1 is operated so that the work target portion faces the operator, and then the operator can operate the input device 2 to change the position or posture of the workpiece 6. May be.
  • the storage device stores a first operation amount that is a predetermined operation amount of the robot arm that is set in advance, and the control device is held by the robot arm. After changing at least one of the position and posture of the workpiece being moved, the robot arm is operated within the range of the first movement amount when at least one of the position and posture of the workpiece is changed by an input from the input device. It is configured to let you.
  • the first motion amount is set for each operator, and the storage device stores the operator information as the operator information and the first motion amount corresponding to the operator.
  • the control device may be configured to set the first operation amount from the operator information stored in the storage device when the identification information regarding the operator is input from the input device.
  • the control device changes at least one of the position and the posture of the workpiece held by the robot arm
  • at least one of the position and the posture of the workpiece is input by an input from the input device.
  • the first change amount which is the change amount when one of them is changed, may be stored in the storage device, and the first operation amount may be set based on the first change amount stored in the storage device.
  • FIG. 12 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of the robot system according to the first modification example in the second embodiment.
  • FIG. 13 is a table showing an example of the first operation amount stored in the storage device shown in FIG.
  • the robot system 100 of the first modification in the second embodiment has the same basic configuration as the robot system 100 according to the first embodiment, but the first operation amount 53 is stored in the storage device 5. Is different in that is stored. Further, in the robot system 100 according to the first modification, the first change amount 54 may be stored in the storage device 5.
  • the first operation amount 53 is an operation of the robot arm 1 when the robot arm 1 changes the position or posture of the workpiece 6 by the input from the input device 2 after the robot arm 1 automatically changes the position or posture of the workpiece 6.
  • the speed or operating range is set.
  • the first change amount 54 is a change amount when the position or posture of the workpiece 6 is changed by an input from the input device 2 after the robot arm 1 automatically changes the position or posture of the workpiece 6.
  • the first operation amount 53 a predetermined operation amount may be set in advance by an experiment or the like and stored in the storage device 5. Further, as shown in FIG. 13, the first motion amount 53 is set for each operator, and an operator ID (operator information) that is identification information related to the operator and a first motion corresponding to each operator. The quantity may be stored as a table.
  • the first operation amount 53 may be set by the control device 4 based on the first change amount 54 stored in the storage device 5.
  • the control device 4 may set the latest first change amount 54 as the first operation amount 53, and calculates an average value or the like of the first change amount 54 stored in the storage device 5.
  • the calculated value may be set as the first operation amount 53.
  • FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an operation when changing the position or posture of a workpiece in the robot system according to the first modification of the second embodiment.
  • movement is performed when the calculating part of the control apparatus 4 reads the program stored in the memory part or the memory
  • the operation for changing the position or posture of the workpiece 6 in the robot system 100 according to the first modification is performed when the position or posture of the workpiece 6 in the robot system 100 according to the second embodiment is changed.
  • the operation control unit 41 of the control device 4 determines that the change instruction information or the like has been input from the input device 2 to the reception unit 40 (Yes in step S105). Is different in that the operation is executed.
  • the operation control unit 41 of the control device 4 sets the first operation amount 53. More specifically, for example, the operation control unit 41 of the control device 4 may acquire and set the first operation amount 53 stored in the storage device 5.
  • the operation control unit 41 of the control device 4 displays the input operator information Based on (for example, operator A), the first motion amount 53A corresponding to the operator information may be acquired from the table shown in FIG. 13, and the first motion amount 53A may be set as the first motion amount. .
  • the operation control unit 41 of the control device 4 calculates the amount of change when the position or orientation of the workpiece 6 is changed from the position information of the workpiece 6 input in step S105, and calculates the amount of change.
  • the first change amount 54 is stored in the storage device 5. Then, the operation control unit 41 of the control device 4 may set the latest first change amount 54 stored in the storage device 5 as the first operation amount 53, and the first change amount stored in the storage device 5. An average value or the like of the change amount 54 may be calculated, and the calculated value may be set as the first operation amount 53.
  • the operation control unit 41 of the control device 4 controls the robot arm 1 so that the robot arm 1 operates within the range of the first operation amount set in step S106. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the robot arm 1 from moving suddenly or from moving in an unexpected direction. Moreover, it can suppress that the work object location of the workpiece
  • the operation control unit 41 of the control device 4 causes the output device 3 to output inquiry information as to whether or not to change the position or orientation of the workpiece 6 again after changing the position or orientation of the workpiece 6 (step S40).
  • step S104A the operation shown in steps S103 to S106 is repeated until the operator operates the input device 2 and inputs change-unnecessary information to the receiving unit 40 of the control device 4.
  • the robot system 100 according to the first modification configured as described above has the same effects as the robot system 100 according to the second embodiment.
  • the control device 4 changes the position or posture of the workpiece 6 held by the robot arm 1
  • the position or position of the workpiece 6 is determined by an input from the input device 2.
  • the robot arm 1 is configured to move within the range of the first movement amount.
  • the control device 4 when the control device 4 receives the identification information about the operator from the input device 2, the control device 4 calculates the first operation amount 53 from the operator information stored in the storage device 5. It may be configured to set.
  • the control device 4 changes the position or posture of the workpiece 6 held by the robot arm 1, and then receives the position or position of the workpiece 6 by the input from the input device 2.
  • a first change amount that is a change amount when the posture is changed may be stored in the storage device 5, and the first operation amount 53 may be set based on the first change amount 54 stored in the storage device 5. .
  • step S106 the operation performed in step S106 is performed after step S105.
  • the present invention is not limited to this, and the operation in any one of the operations in steps S101 to S104A is performed.
  • a form that is executed after executing may be adopted, or a form that is executed by a program different from the program may be adopted.
  • the storage device stores a first motion range in which a predetermined motion range of the robot arm is set in advance, and the control device holds the robot arm. After changing the posture of the workpiece, the robot arm is operated within the first movement range when at least one of the position and posture of the workpiece is changed by an input from the input device.
  • the first motion range is set for each operator, and the storage device stores the operator information that is the operator information and the first motion range corresponding to the operator. Is stored, and the control device may be configured to set the first operating range from the operator information stored in the storage device when identification information regarding the operator is input from the input device. .
  • the control device changes at least one of the position and posture of the workpiece held by the robot arm
  • at least one of the position and posture of the workpiece is input by an input from the input device.
  • At least one of the position information of the robot arm and the posture information of the robot arm when one of them is changed is stored in the storage device, and at least one of the position information of the robot arm and the posture information of the robot arm stored in the storage device is stored.
  • the first operating range may be set.
  • FIG. 15 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of a robot system according to the second modification example in the second embodiment.
  • FIG. 16 is a table showing an example of the first operation range stored in the storage device shown in FIG.
  • the robot system 100 according to the second modification in the second embodiment has the same basic configuration as the robot system 100 according to the first modification in the second embodiment. The difference is that the operating range 55 is stored.
  • the position information 56 or the posture information 57 of the robot arm 1 input from the input device 2 may be stored after the position or posture of the workpiece 6 is automatically changed. .
  • the first operation range 55 is an operation of the robot arm 1 when the position or posture of the workpiece 6 is changed by an input from the input device 2 after the robot arm 1 automatically changes the position or posture of the workpiece 6.
  • the range is set.
  • the position information 56 is position coordinates of the robot arm 1 input from the input device 2
  • the posture information 57 is angle information of each joint JT1 to JT6 of the robot arm 1.
  • the first operation range 55 may be stored in the storage device 5 by setting the position coordinates of the robot arm 1 or the angle information of the joints JT1 to JT6 as a predetermined operation range through experiments or the like in advance. Further, as shown in FIG. 16, the first operation range 55 is set for each operator, and an operator ID (operator information) that is identification information regarding the operator and a first operation corresponding to each operator.
  • the range may be stored as a table.
  • the first operation range 55 may be set by the control device 4 based on the position information 56 or the posture information 57 stored in the storage device 5.
  • the control device 4 may set the latest position information 56 or posture information 57 as the first operation range 55, and the average value or posture information 57 of the position information 56 stored in the storage device 5. May be calculated and the calculated value may be set as the first operation range 55.
  • FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an operation when changing the position or posture of a workpiece in the robot system according to the second modification of the second embodiment.
  • movement is performed when the calculating part of the control apparatus 4 reads the program stored in the memory part or the memory
  • the operation when changing the position or posture of the workpiece 6 in the robot system 100 according to the second modification is the same as the operation when changing the position or posture of the workpiece 6 in the robot system 100 according to the first modification. Is basically the same, except that the operation of step S106A is executed instead of the operation of step S106.
  • the operation control unit 41 of the control device 4 sets the first operation range 55. More specifically, for example, the operation control unit 41 of the control device 4 may acquire and set the first operation range 55 stored in the storage device 5.
  • the operation control unit 41 of the control device 4 displays the input operator information Based on (for example, operator A), the first motion range 55A corresponding to the operator information may be acquired from the table shown in FIG. 16, and the first motion range 55A may be set as the first motion range. .
  • the operation control unit 41 of the control device 4 stores the position coordinates of the robot arm 1 input in step S105 in the storage device 5 as the position information 56, or the angle information of JT1 to JT6 of each joint is the posture information. 57 is stored in the storage device 5. Then, the operation control unit 41 of the control device 4 may set the latest position information 56 or posture information 57 stored in the storage device 5 as the first operation range 55 and is stored in the storage device 5. The average value of the position information 56 or the average value of the posture information 57 may be calculated, and the calculated value may be set as the first operation range 55.
  • the operation control unit 41 of the control device 4 controls the robot arm 1 so that the robot arm 1 operates within the first operation range set in step S106A. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the robot arm 1 from moving suddenly or from moving in an unexpected direction. Moreover, it can suppress that the work object location of the workpiece
  • the operation control unit 41 of the control device 4 causes the output device 3 to output inquiry information as to whether or not to change the position or orientation of the workpiece 6 again after changing the position or orientation of the workpiece 6 (step S40).
  • step S104A the operation shown in steps S103 to S106A is repeated until the operator operates the input device 2 and inputs change-unnecessary information to the receiving unit 40 of the control device 4.
  • the robot system 100 according to the second modification configured as described above has the same effects as the robot system 100 according to the first modification in the second embodiment.
  • step S106A the operation executed in step S106A is performed after step S105.
  • the operation is not limited to this, and the operation of any one of the operations in steps S101 to S104A is not limited thereto.
  • a form that is executed after executing may be adopted, or a form that is executed by a program different from the program may be adopted.
  • the robot system according to the third embodiment further includes an output device in the robot system according to the first or second embodiment, and the control device completes work indicating that work on the workpiece from the input device is finished.
  • the output device is caused to output information that prompts the conveyance of the workpiece.
  • control device may operate each robot arm when the transfer start information indicating that the transfer of the workpiece is started is input from the input device.
  • the robot system 100 according to the third embodiment has the same configuration as the robot system 100 according to the first embodiment, and thus a detailed description of the configuration is omitted.
  • FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an operation when a workpiece is transferred in the robot system according to the third embodiment.
  • movement is performed when the calculating part of the control apparatus 4 reads the program stored in the memory part or the memory
  • the operation control unit 41 of the control device 4 determines whether or not work end information is input from the input device 2 via the reception unit 40 (step S301). If the operation control unit 41 of the control device 4 determines that the work end information has not been input from the input device 2 (No in step S301), the program ends. Note that when the program is terminated, the control device 4 executes the program again after 50 msec, for example.
  • Step S301 when the operation control unit 41 of the control device 4 determines that the work end information is input from the input device 2 (Yes in Step S301), the operation control unit 41 executes the process shown in Step S302.
  • step S302 the operation control unit 41 of the control device 4 causes the output device 3 to output information that prompts the conveyance of the workpiece 6 via the output control unit.
  • the output device 3 may display, for example, character information such as “Please press a start button to start conveying the workpiece 6” on the monitor. Information may be output from the speaker by voice, and the start button may blink.
  • the operation control unit 41 of the control device 4 may cause the output device 3 to output information that prompts another operator other than the operator who operates the input device 2 to convey the workpiece 6.
  • step S303 the operation control unit 41 of the control device 4 determines whether or not transfer start information indicating that the transfer of the workpiece 6 is started from the input device 2 (step S303). If the operation control unit 41 of the control device 4 determines that the conveyance start information has been input (Yes in step S303), the operation control unit 41 executes the process shown in step S304.
  • the operation control unit 41 of the control device 4 may determine that the conveyance start information is input when the conveyance start information is input from all the input devices 2 arranged along the conveyance path 8. Good. Further, the operation control unit 41 of the control device 4 starts the conveyance from any of the input devices 2 after outputting the information prompting the conveyance of the workpiece 6 to all the output devices 3 arranged along the conveyance path 8. When the information is input, it may be determined that the conveyance start information is input.
  • step S304 to step S307 is the same as the processing from step S202 to step S205 in the operation of transferring the workpiece in the robot system 100 according to the first embodiment, and thus detailed description thereof is omitted. .
  • the robot system 100 according to the third embodiment configured as described above has the same operational effects as the robot system 100 according to the first embodiment.
  • the control device 4 when the work end information is input from the input device 2, the control device 4 causes the output device 3 to output information that prompts the conveyance of the workpiece 6. Thereby, the operator can easily understand that the work to be executed next is the conveyance of the workpiece 6. At this time, if the control device 4 is configured to cause the output device 3 to output information that prompts the operator other than the operator who operates the input device 2 to convey the workpiece 6, The operator can be notified that his / her work has been completed.
  • the control device 4 when the transfer start information is input from the input device 2, the control device 4 operates each robot arm 1. Thereby, the operator can convey the workpiece
  • the robot system according to the fourth embodiment further includes a sensor for detecting entry into the work area in the robot system according to any one of the first to third embodiments, and the control device includes a robot If the sensor detects entry into the work area while the arm is changing at least one of the position and posture of the workpiece, or the robot arm is transferring the workpiece, the robot arm operation is suppressed. It is configured as follows.
  • the robot system 100 according to the fourth embodiment has the same configuration as the robot system 100 according to the first embodiment, and thus detailed description of the configuration is omitted.
  • FIG. 19 shows a case in which intrusion of an operator or the like into the work area is detected when changing at least one of the position and posture of the workpiece or when transferring the workpiece in the robot system according to the fourth embodiment.
  • movement of the robot system is performed when the calculating part of the control apparatus 4 reads the program stored in the memory part or the memory
  • this program is used when the operation control unit 41 of the control device 4 controls the robot arm 1 so as to change at least one of the position and posture of the workpiece 6 or the robot arm so as to transport the workpiece 6. It is executed when 1 is controlled.
  • the operation control unit 41 of the control device 4 indicates that an operator, an administrator of the operator, a tool, or the like has entered the work area 9 from the sensor 7 via the reception unit 40. It is determined whether or not intrusion information as information has been input (step S401).
  • the program ends. Note that when the program is terminated, the control device 4 executes the program again after 50 msec, for example.
  • Step S401 when the operation control unit 41 of the control device 4 determines that the intrusion information is input from the sensor 7 (Yes in Step S401), the operation control unit 41 executes the process shown in Step S402. In step S ⁇ b> 402, the operation control unit 41 of the control device 4 suppresses the operation of the robot arm 1.
  • the motion control unit 41 of the control device 4 may suppress the motions of all the robot arms 1 arranged along the transport path 8, and the robot corresponding to the work area 9 into which the operator or the like has entered.
  • the operation of the arm 1 may be suppressed, and the operation of the robot arm 1 corresponding to the work area 9 where the operator or the like has entered and the robot arm 1 adjacent to the robot arm 1 may be suppressed.
  • the operation of the robot arm 1 may be suppressed, for example, by reducing the moving speed of the robot arm 1 or by operating the robot arm 1.
  • the operation control unit 41 of the control device 4 causes the output device 3 to output warning information via the receiving unit 40 (step S403).
  • warning information character information such as “There is an intruder in the work area” may be displayed, the character information may be output as sound information from a speaker, or a siren may be sounded. .
  • the operation control unit 41 of the control device 4 inputs retraction information indicating that an operator or the like who has entered the conveyance path 8 has retreated out of the conveyance path 8 from the sensor 7 via the reception unit 40. It is determined whether it has been done (step S404).
  • the evacuation information may be information indicating that the intrusion of the operator or the like is not detected after the sensor 7 detects the intrusion of the operator or the like. Further, the save information may be input via the receiving unit 40 by the operator operating the input device 2.
  • step S404 If the operation control unit 41 of the control device 4 determines that the save information has been input (Yes in step S404), the operation control of the robot arm 1 is released (step S405), and the program ends.
  • the movement suppression may be released by increasing the movement speed of the robot arm 1, or when the movement of the robot arm 1 is prohibited. May be released by resuming the operation of the robot arm 1.
  • the robot system 100 according to the fourth embodiment configured as described above has the same effects as the robot system 100 according to the first embodiment.
  • the control device 4 causes the robot arm 1 to change at least one of the position and posture of the workpiece 6 or the robot arm 1 is transporting the workpiece 6.
  • the sensor 7 detects intrusion into the work area, the operation of the robot arm 1 is suppressed. Thereby, the worker or the like can recognize the operation range of the robot arm 1.
  • the robot system includes an input device that receives input from an operator, a robot arm that performs a series of operations including a plurality of steps, a work area in which an operator performs work on a workpiece, An output device, a storage device that stores operation sequence information that is information relating to an operation sequence that defines a series of operations performed by the robot arm, and a control device.
  • an input device that receives input from an operator
  • a robot arm that performs a series of operations including a plurality of steps
  • a work area in which an operator performs work on a workpiece
  • An output device a storage device that stores operation sequence information that is information relating to an operation sequence that defines a series of operations performed by the robot arm
  • a control device When the first process completion information indicating that the first process has been completed is input, the robot arm is operated so that the position to be a work target in the next process of the workpiece held by the robot arm faces the operator.
  • the operation method of the input device for causing the output device to output is output
  • the control device moves the work target location of the workpiece to a position facing the operator by the operator operating the input device
  • the work target location of the work May be configured to cause the output device to output that it has moved to a position facing the operator.
  • the robot system 100 according to the fifth embodiment has the same configuration as that of the robot system 100 according to the first embodiment, and thus detailed description of the configuration is omitted.
  • FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an operation when changing the position or posture of a workpiece in the robot system according to the fourth embodiment.
  • the operation control unit 41 of the control device 4 determines whether or not the first process end information is input from the input device 2 via the reception unit 40 (step S501). When it is determined that the first process end information is not input from the input device 2 (No in step S501), the operation control unit 41 of the control device 4 ends the program. Note that when the program is terminated, the control device 4 executes the program again after 50 msec, for example.
  • step S501 when the operation control unit 41 of the control device 4 determines that the first process end information is input from the input device 2 (Yes in step S501), the operation control unit 41 executes the process shown in step S502. In step S502, the operation control unit 41 of the control device 4 uses the output control unit 42 to operate the robot arm 1 so that the work target position of the workpiece 6 in the second process faces the operator. The operation method 2 is output.
  • the operator can operate the input device 2 based on the operation method output to the output device 3.
  • the operation control unit 41 of the control device 4 operates the robot arm 1 on the basis of the position information of the robot arm 1 input from the input device 2 via the receiving unit 40 and moves the position of the workpiece 6.
  • the posture is changed (step S503).
  • control device 4 causes the output device 3 to output position or orientation change end information (step S504), and ends this program. Thereby, the operator can perform the operation
  • the control device 4 when the control device 4 receives the first process end information from the input device 2, the work target location in the second process of the workpiece 6 is determined. An operation method of the input device 2 for operating the robot arm 1 so as to face the operator is output to the output device 3.
  • the operator can point the work target portion of the second step in the workpiece 6 to the operator by operating the input device 2 based on the operation method output to the output device 3. For this reason, even when there are a plurality of work targets similar to the workpiece 6, the operator can perform work on the correct work target location. For this reason, an operator's burden is reduced and working efficiency can be improved.
  • the robot system 100 when the type of the workpiece 6 is changed or the configuration of the production line is changed, the robot system 100 according to the first embodiment causes the work target portion of the workpiece 6 to face the operator. In order to operate the robot arm 1, it is necessary to change the task program 51 or the operation sequence information 52 stored in the storage device 5, and it may take time to respond.
  • the first step is performed. It is comprised so that the information regarding the work content of the 2nd process which is this process may be output to an output device.
  • the robot system according to the first modification has the same configuration as the robot system 100 according to the first embodiment, and thus a detailed description of the configuration is omitted.
  • FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an operation when changing the position or posture of a workpiece in the robot system according to the first modification example in the fifth embodiment.
  • step S504A the operation for changing the position or posture of the workpiece 6 in the robot system 100 according to the first modification is performed when the position or posture of the workpiece 6 in the robot system 100 according to the fifth embodiment is changed.
  • the operation is basically the same as that in step S504, except that the process shown in step S504A is executed instead of step S504.
  • step S504A the control device 4 causes the output device 3 to output work content information of the second process.
  • the operation control unit 41 of the control device 4 acquires the work content information of the second process stored in the operation sequence information 52 of the storage device 5, and uses the acquired work content information of the second process.
  • the output control unit 42 outputs the work content information of the second process input from the operation control unit 41 to the output device 3.
  • the output device 3 outputs the work content of the second step to the operator.
  • the robot system 100 according to the first modification configured as described above has the same effects as the robot system 100 according to the fifth embodiment.
  • the control device 4 when the operator operates the input device 2 so that the work target location of the workpiece 6 moves to a position facing the operator, the control device 4 performs the second process.
  • the work content is output to the output device 3. Thereby, the operator can grasp
  • the robot system and the operation method thereof according to the present invention are useful in the field of industrial robots because they can reduce the burden on the worker and improve the work efficiency.

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L'invention concerne un système de robot comprenant : un dispositif d'entrée (2) ; un bras de robot (1) ; un espace de travail (9) où un opérateur travaille sur une pièce à travailler (6) ; un dispositif de sortie (3) ; un dispositif de stockage (5) ; et un dispositif de commande (4) qui est conçu pour, lors de la réception en provenance du dispositif d'entrée (2) de premières informations d'achèvement d'étape indiquant qu'une première étape prédéfinie est achevée, amener le dispositif de sortie (3) à délivrer en sortie le contenu de travail d'une seconde étape qui suit la première étape, et est conçu pour modifier la position et/ou la direction de la pièce à travailler (6) tenue par le bras de robot (1) de sorte que l'opérateur fasse face à une partie de la pièce à travailler (6) sur laquelle le travail doit être effectué à la seconde étape.
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