Development of intelligent automated assembly technique

Yamatake-Honeywell is actively promoting intelligent automation, a form of production which ensures that smart products are produced intelligently. The authors have developed key technologies for intelligent assembly automation, involving compliance control with force feedback, assembly force detection and a dedicated robot control language. An assembly cell utilizing these techniques has been implemented on a final assembly line of temperature indicating controllers. This automated assembly line demonstrates that the system enables humans and machines to work synergistically