Intelligent collaboration
The Yuanda robot was awarded first prize. This is a collaborative industrial robot with a unique operating concept that can feel, see and think thanks to its fully integrated sensor technology.

The robot meets all requirements for human-robot collaboration in accordance with DIN ISO 10218 and 13849 and can be flexibly adapted to different requirements thanks to its scalable design. The Yuanda robot is impressive in its entirety thanks to the large number of integrated sensors and derived features. Fully integrated sensors ensure safe interaction with people and sensitive handling of objects. Intelligent learning systems control automated processes in cross-industry applications.

The Yuanda robot fulfills all requirements for human-robot collaboration in accordance with DIN ISO 10218 and 13849. With the graphical programming interface, applications can be configured and executed directly on the desktop computer or tablet with minimal effort. © Yuanda

Thanks to the integrated camera system, the Yuanda robot can visually perceive and classify objects, evaluate product quality, recognize process changes and react intelligently. Hardware and software interfaces are intuitive and easily accessible for every user. With the Yuanda robot's graphical programming interface, applications can be configured and executed directly on the desktop computer or tablet with minimal effort.

Juror Dr. Kurt Schmalz congratulates Nico Angerstein on first place in category 2. © WBM

With the help of predefined commands, program modules can be put together simply by drag & drop. The desired actions can be quickly parameterized by manually guiding or remotely controlling the robot arm. The application can then be tested visually with a digital twin and then executed in the real environment and monitored in real time. Ready-to-use program templates are available for quick configuration of universal tasks. Alternatively, you can create your own templates and reuse them for similar applications.

Movikit Robotics is a standardized software module for the Movi-C automation kit from SEW. © SEW-Eurodrive

Efficient robot commissioning
Second place went to the newly developed Movikit Robotics from SEW-Eurodrive, a standardized software module for the Movi-C modular automation system. It enables the universal control of a wide range of serial and parallel robot kinematics. Commissioning is very simple thanks to graphical configuration and the subsequent creation of the robot program in the Movisuite RobotMonitor via the SEW Robot Language and Teach-In.

(from right to left): Daniel Schilling, Dr. Markus Müller, Jörg Peters and Wolfgang Currle from SEW-Eurodrive with Dr. Kurt Schmalz. © WBM

The RobotMonitor provides an intuitive user interface, which enables fast and efficient commissioning without specialist knowledge. A generic 3D simulation is also integrated into the RobotMonitor, which displays the movements and executed paths of the robot. There is no need for special training and the time to market is shortened at the same time. Movikit Robotics thus enables efficient commissioning and control of a robot through parameterization, 3D simulation and diagnostics.

The modules include the PRBT manipulator module, the PRCM control module, the PRTM operating module and ROS modules. © Mushroom

Robots from the construction kit
Pilz was awarded third place for its service robotics modules, a modular system from which users can put together their own service robotics application. The modules include the PRBT manipulator module, the PRCM control module, the PRTM operating module and ROS modules.

Dr. Kurt Schmalz explains the jury's decision to present the Service Robotics Module with the handing award. © WBM

Key features are openness, user-friendly operation and fast commissioning. As each module part is equipped with open interfaces, users can combine the Pilz modules with modules from third-party suppliers - such as grippers. The new service robotics modules are also characterized by fast commissioning: Using the plug-and-work principle, users can connect the modules and use them immediately. The manipulator module, control module and operating module together form a package certified by the DGUV in accordance with ISO10218-1 and therefore meet all the requirements for implementing safe robot applications. This simplifies the path to the mandatory CE marking. dsc

We also present the winners and products of category 2 in our picture gallery.