Adaptive Robotics and Mechatronics Group

ARMG Adaptive Robotics and Mechatronics Group Intelligent Dexterity Industrial robots are bringing manufacturing jobs back to high-wage countries. Compared to their predecessors, these robots are easier to use, safer to operate, and more effective in dealing with parts and process changes. Against this exciting backdrop, ARMG focuses its research on human-robot interface for fast work cell set-up and reconfiguration, robotic control for compliant motion, as well as powered caster wheel modules and other enabling technologies for mobile robotics. Complementary to the robotics research is the research and development of assistive technologies to make complex and strenuous operations easier for humans. ARMG’s goal is to provide the critical parts of the automation solution for dealing with high-mix low-volume manufacturing that involves welding, assembly, surface finishing, and material handling. The group carries out collaborative research with academic institutions, co-develops automation equipment and machines with companies, transfers technology, and conducts training for the manufacturing industry. Relevant Industries General Precision Aerospace Marine & Manufacturing Engineering Offshore Transport Logistics Built Environmentt

Customer Story Technology and Knowledge Transfer Leads to New Business Opportunities The transfer of SIMTech’s technologies and knowledge in mobile robotics equipped Aitech Robotics & Automation, a provider of robotics and automation solutions, with the required expertise and competencies in this area. The licenses and know-how covered 1) A patented decoupled wheel module design, 2) Advanced RISC Machines (ARM) based interface architecture firmware, 3) various advanced motion algorithms, and 4) adaptation of Robot Operating System (ROS) modules for omni-directional motion. Leveraging on the competencies developed and a queen bee-supplier matching enabled by SIMTech, Aitech secured business opportunities to implement their mobile robotics solution in the production shop floor of a German MNC. Since then, Aitech has secured six major clients in the private sector for the deployment of mobile robotics solutions. “ It was SIMTech that opened the door for us. In 2013, we partnered “ SIMTech for support in capability development, and the research institute linked us up with our first big client Mr Eric Lee, Business Development Manager, Aitech Robotics & Automation MORE STORIES? SCAN HERE Technologies for Transfer Control & Drive Robot End-Effector • Data-driven autotuning • Force-controlled multi-axis end-effector for precision deburring and profiling Robot Manipulator • Adaptive robotic gripper for machine tending • Robotic precision finishing systems Thermal Mobile Robot • Thermal error compensation for precision equipment • Omni-directional mobile robots Singapore Institute of Dr Teo Chek Sing +65 6510 1658 Manufacturing Technology Acting Group Manager (ARMG) 2 Fusionopolis Way, #08-04, Innovis, [email protected] Singapore 138634 www.a-star.edu.sg/SIMTech 09/21