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Olivier_Grenier
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New product sneak peek: Path recording with Robotiq and Universal Robots |
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Hi everyone,
Here is an exclusive demonstration of a new software (which we will launch soon) that allows you to program a robot's trajectory in seconds.
Do you have specific applications in mind where this software would be particularly useful? Let everyone know below
Here is the video demonstration only for DoF members:
You can click here to download the .urcap file.
**Please note that in order to install this file, you need UR beta software 3.3.0.111 (beta 3) on your robot as it uses functionalities that are not released yet. Robotiq cannot distribute the UR beta software so this trial is only available if you are in the UR beta distribution list. You also need a Robotiq Force Torque Sensor (FT 150 or FT 300) in order to use the beta software. It is still in beta so do not hesitate to contact us if you encounter any issue.**
Here is an exclusive demonstration of a new software (which we will launch soon) that allows you to program a robot's trajectory in seconds.
Do you have specific applications in mind where this software would be particularly useful? Let everyone know below

Here is the video demonstration only for DoF members:
You can click here to download the .urcap file.
**Please note that in order to install this file, you need UR beta software 3.3.0.111 (beta 3) on your robot as it uses functionalities that are not released yet. Robotiq cannot distribute the UR beta software so this trial is only available if you are in the UR beta distribution list. You also need a Robotiq Force Torque Sensor (FT 150 or FT 300) in order to use the beta software. It is still in beta so do not hesitate to contact us if you encounter any issue.**
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Olivier Grenier-Lafond
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This is what I have been talking to you about in my last email! Would this be useful for what you want to do?
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You only need the FT sensor to do the recording. You can remove it afterward but you will have an offset in the trajectory because of the tooling offset. A solution could be to have a spacer that would replace the FT sensor once the trajectory recording is done. This way you have the same TCP value with and without the sensor!
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It is possible to record the path with the sensor and check the "Relative" option. This option does two things: 1) it plays the path relative to the robot position when it enters the instruction and 2) it plays the path using Cartesian (x-y-z, not joint positions) using the TCP information. In your case, you only want 2).
Therefore, you can add a standard move to a fixed waypoint before the "Path" instruction and select the "Relative" option. As such, you will be able to change the TCP after you remove the sensor and the path will be compensated.
As @Alexandre_Pare said, you can only record and change the path options when a sensor is plugged in. Without sensor, all the command screen of the "path" instruction will be greyed and not clickable but the path will still be played.
Nicolas Lauzier, Eng., PhD
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Yes, it would technically be possible to connect the sensor without having it mounted on the robot (or attached on the side of end-effector). The sensor should be placed such that the x-y-z axis are aligned with the robot tool axes. However, the ActiveDrive mode (hand guiding) has been optimized with the sensor in-line with the tool. Therefore, the guiding might not be ideal if the sensor is not placed in the standard manner. In the past, we tested various approaches such as having the sensor on the side, like a handle. It turns out that directly guiding the tool directly is more intuitive and generally gives better results.
Yesterday, we did some tests here in R&D and figured out that it works fine to compensate the offset of the sensor if it is removed afterwards. As such, this is the approach that I would suggest to use.
Nicolas Lauzier, Eng., PhD
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However, we do have a similar product on Motoman, Kinetiq Teaching . It does not allow to record continous paths. However, it allows to guide the robot and save various waypoints (joint, linear, circular) in order to produce an INFORM job. It was designed for welding applications (it has some icons for welding options, for instance) but I know that some people use it in other applications, i.e. to teach a sequence of points, save an INFORM job and then add some other instructions (gripper, etc.).
Nicolas Lauzier, Eng., PhD
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or replace machines for engraving, one could use a template / stencil...
I thought I would post this here since this video shows the king of application where this new trajectory recording feature can really make programming easier. I was looking at one of our client's website, Filter Design Company LTD in the UK and came across a really nice video. It is a glue dispensing application using the 2F85 Robotiq gripper that is holding the component during the glue dispensing process.
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You can click here to download the .urcap file.
**Please note that in order to install this file, you need UR beta software 3.3.0.111 (beta 3) on your robot as it uses functionalities that are not released yet. Robotiq cannot distribute the UR beta software so this trial is only available if you are in the UR beta distribution list. You also need a Robotiq Force Torque Sensor (FT 150 or FT 300) in order to use the beta software. It is still in beta so do not hesitate to contact us if you encounter any issue.**
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The Universal Robots Software 3.3.0.145 is now available.
Link to download: Click Here
@Victor_Canton here is the UR software update.
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Made for UR in BIEMH2016 Spain.
Vicosystems S.L.L.
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Sorry I have no access to it yet otherwise I would test it myself.
The reason I'm asking is that I have quite a project with tracking a door sealing pattern while having the door in a carrier linked with play to a conveyor system. I ran into quite a number of challenges regarding the conveyor tracking and I'm wondering how this path would react.
However great idea, closes a gap.
Nicolas Lauzier, Eng., PhD
R&D Director
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However just a guess, would have to be confirmed.
You can also find a blog post explaining the software as well as the new gripper interface on polyscope.
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Nicolas Lauzier, Eng., PhD
R&D Director
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