Packaging robots at IKEA

Low Cost Automation can also be different. In many places, Low Cost Automation not only means favourable robotics, but also the avoidance of solutions that would generally be described as "over-engineered". In this case, there is no need for multiple cameras to detect the components; instead, the camera moves from A to B using an axis.

In order to monitor the wooden construction elements before and during packaging, the camera on the ceiling scans the process. The camera moves to the point where monitoring is required in the current process step. In this way, excess or shortages of the packages can be avoided.

An igus linear axis that can move the camera back and forth without maintenance. The whole thing is characterised by its interoperability with the existing systems, in this case the robot arm.