KUKA.RobotSensorInterface 5.

0
Interface processing in real time provides an efficient solution for a large variety of
sensor applications

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Agenda
• Product Portfolio
• Value Proposition
• Technical Data
• Industries & Applications
• Training

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Product Portfolio - RobotSensorInterface 5.0
KUKA.RobotSensorInterface 5.0 versatile tool to
enable and enhance various applications

Option Package KUKA.RobotSensorInterface 5.0 is

designed for KSS 8.7 and KR C5

RSI editor is integrated in WorkVisual

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Agenda
• Product Portfolio
• Value Proposition
• Technical Data
• Industries & Applications
• Training

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KUKA.RobotSensorInterface 5.0
Best in class interface processing in real time provides an efficient solution
for a large variety of sensor applications.

Value Propositions:
Best-in-Class Performance Wide range of applications due to flexible
▪ RobotSensorInterface (RSI) allows processing of external software
input e.g. from sensors. The processing is done in near
▪ RSI is an interface to implement and use inputs from any
real time at 4 ms communication speed – the best in class.
external sensor (e.g. inductive, laser, joysticks, etc.) via
▪ Based on external inputs, robot movement can be
fieldbus or Ethernet
adjusted in two different ways:
▪ RSI works with almost every KUKA robot and external
A) Position correction of a programmed path due to
axis (only exception is LBR iiwa)
external input
▪ Seamless integration with KUKA.ForceTorqueControl in RSI
B) Robot is moved just by an RSI signal, e.g. joystick input
applications
Easy and efficient integration ▪ RSI can be applied even in conveyor belt production (e.g.
▪ Easy graphical programming of interfaces and signal Assembly in Motion).
manipulation with the "RSIVisual" graphical editor
▪ No programming language knowledge necessary
▪ Fast and easy access to RSI parameters via the KUKA
SmartPAD for monitoring and modifying values
▪ KUKA offers high quality RSI onsite training worldwide
▪ The RSI package includes executable program examples
that are further explained in documentation for easy
qualification

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Best-in-Class Performance
_Cyclic data exchange near real time
_Manipulation of robot position possible with every KSS based robot/kinematic
_Path based processes or movements just based on RSI are possible

Cyclic data exchange

every 4 milliseconds

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Easy and efficient integration
_with RSIVisual programming environment
RSIVisual Editor Seamless integrated in WorkVisual
- special RSI tool panel - WorkVisual file tree view integration
- Integrated RSI toolboxes Standard/user/app - file creation via templates
- Integrated RSIContext Analyzer - multi instance editor window
- increased programming modularity - Parameter access by KRL if necessary
- context function block list
Usability Features
- extended RSI framework
- quick use of example programs
Function Block handling - improved user guidance by context messages
and analysis
- function block editor
- online workspace integration
- Define connections and
parameterize block parameters - grouping objects to functionalities
or function blocks
- multi parameter mapping
- custom specific user toolboxes
- function blocks in RSI contexts
- reuse of custom specific solutions

→ Seamless integrated TOOLSET in standard workflow and environment

→ Even complex application contexts get manageable
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Easy and efficient integration
_RSI I/O-System - connecting devices to RSI signal processing

I/O system integrated RSI I/O adapter Export or import of RSI I/O connections
- use of all IO mapping editor features with RSI I/Os - create partial projects with RSI I/O connected
devices
- 8192 RSI owned input bits
- merge RSI I/O connections between projects
- 8192 RSI owned output bits
- 1kByte Data in any direction

Connect RSI with any I/O

- connect to any KRC supported fieldbus device or
controller
- connect to any other I/O system like KRC or PLC

→ Encapsulated RSI function relying on system interfaces

→ RSI application contexts can easily be reused

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Easy and efficient integration
_RSI toolbox and monitor function

Large toolbox allows user to do signal

operation
− Access to robot data
− Logical operators
− Mathematical operations
− Signal Processing
− …

Diagnosis by RSI Monitor

- Shows all connected values on the SmartPAD
- Helpful tool to do adjust parameters
- during commissioning
- enables troubleshooting

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 Manipulation of robots path due to sensor signal e.g.
following a weld seam, holding a force against a
Wide range of applications due to flexible software workpiece while grinding or polishing

_Compensation of workpiece tolerances

_Realtime data interface
_Guiding the robot
_and a lot more…!

Move the robot using a control device or an external

system e.g. external planned path, joystick

Sending of data e.g. robot position, system data, receiving

of data e.g. of a data acquisition system, sensor system

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Wide range of applications due to flexible software
_KUKA.RSI in combination with conveyor tracking
− execute sensitive tasks while the robot is
following
a moving conveyor base

-> New field of use possible

− Both sensor guided and superimposed

correction methods are supported

-> Most flexible platform for a utilization

-> Process application like assembly in motion get possible

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Agenda
• Product Portfolio
• Value Proposition
• Technical Data
• Industries & Applications
• Training

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Technical Data – Software architecture
deployment

WorkVisual 6.0 KR C5
Programming
KRL program System
I/O system KUKA.RoboSensorInterface

Sensor values Path planning

operation
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Agenda
• Product Portfolio
• Value Proposition
• Technical Data
• Industries & Applications
• Benchmark
• Training

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Industries & Applications – Processing
Polishing
Polishing of structural parts by measuring the applied force
and the control of the robot's trajectory in real time to
let the tool apply a constant force to the part
Grinding & Deburring
Dimensionally accurate deburring and grinding of parts
by compensating for workpiece tolerances in castings
and ensuring that the tool remains in position even if the
contour is changed.
Welding
Using data from welding process to manipulate robot
position in order track weld seam. E. g. laser welding and
arc welding

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Industries & Applications – Handling
Guiding by external device Position correction by sensor signal
RSI process signals from a joystick in order to make operational steps easier for the worker. E. g. move cylinder head in Process distance signal from external and move robot
automotive production to inspect production step. immediately.

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Industries & Applications – Assembly, fitting and inserting
Assembly
e. g. Force controlled Memory modules on a circuit board
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Assembly
Robot stacks battery cell to one pack. Important is to
align each cell perpendicular and in one line to each
other.
Fitting/Inserting
Empowers the robot to search for a hole by moving the
object to be inserted at right position and orientation to
the hole. E. g. insert valves into cylinder head.
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Industries & Applications – Quality assurance
Data transferring Testing and inspection Collision Detection
Transfer data of the robot and application to a quality Tactile inspection will be very useful for various types of Detect with a sensor on the robot flange irregularities
management system via Ethernet. E. g. applied force product: Seats, steering wheels, switches, levers and during movement
corresponds with robot position. buttons

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Agenda
• Product Portfolio
• Value Proposition
• Technical Data
• Industries & Applications
• Training

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Training – KUKA.RobotSensorInterface
Training KUKA.RobotSensorInterface in KUKA College
→Recommended to do a training because of versatility of the software
→Just in Germany available (languages DE/EN)
https://college.kuka.com/

Application and Customizing department

• Initial on-site appointment/workshop
• Analysis of the automation potential
• Concepts
• Feasibility studies
• Realization
• Optimization of existing installations
customizing.robotics.de@kuka.com

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Contact

Christina Heckl
Product Manager
Application Interfaces

Christina.Heckl@kuka.com
T +49 821 797 - 1776 M +49 1520 9752350
KUKA Deutschland GmbH
Zugspitzstrasse 140, 86165 Augsburg | Germany

www.kuka.com

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