How do you prevent an operator from dropping the product during the pick & place process?
A common concern is an accidental release of the product by the operator that results in a safety incident or damage to the part. GCI utilizes a two-handed safety lever to prevent this issue while moving or manipulating a part. Unless both the release (i.e. “no part”) and safety levers are pressed, the end effector will hold onto the part. An additional safety measure is to add a load sensor. This will lock the release action until the part has been placed and the load is no longer on the manipulator arm.