The Future of Precision Building
Boxx is committed to precision fabrication of our studios. We have invested in the use of robotics to increase our precision and quality, while building the most eco-friendly structures available. We have just completed the first step in a feasibility study with a real-world simulation of an ABB IRB 8700, specifically the 4.20m 550kg model, assembling our Model F studio.
Robotic assembly of a Model F speeds production, increases precision and quality.
The simulation showcases the ABB 8700 autonomously assembling the Model F Boxx studio. The robot can lift 550kg during normal operation and up to 1000kg with the wrist down. Furthermore, this robot is 25% faster than other robots in this size class. All this to say, the simulation showcases real time movements of the panels. The path was carefully designed to avoid collisions and RobotStudio physics was used to confirm the robot was capable of moving the panel's mass at the programmed speeds. Furthermore, the robot picks up each panel from the center of mass to eliminate unnecessary moments.
The simulation does not include time for the workers to manually move the angled frame or the partially assembled Model F. This simulation largely serves to prove the concept that autonomous robots are large/strong enough to assemble the structure of a Model F.