Designed embedded systems and motion control software for collaborative manufacturing robots, deployed in 150+ facilities
80% reduction
Setup Time
Reduced from 20 hours to 4 hours per new task
150+ facilities
Deployment Speed
Successfully deployed across global manufacturing network
99.7%
Uptime
Robust systems with minimal downtime
40%
Throughput Increase
Better task adaptation improved production throughput
A manufacturing automation company needed to upgrade their robotic systems to be more autonomous and adaptable. The existing systems required significant programming for each new task, and they couldn't handle unexpected environmental changes. The company wanted to add vision-based task adaptation, real-time obstacle avoidance, and easier task programming.
We developed a complete software stack combining embedded C++ for real-time control, Python for ML-based perception, and a novel programming interface: - Real-time motion control with 1ms cycle times and <5ms response latency - Vision-based task adaptation using computer vision and reinforcement learning - Automated obstacle detection and avoidance - Simplified task programming interface reducing development time by 80%
Manufacturing automation requires careful coordination of mechanical systems, electronics, and software. Our client manufactured collaborative robots (cobots) designed to work alongside human workers. Their previous generation required extensive programming for each task, limiting adaptability.
Three key problems limited the system's potential:
1. **Task Programming**: Adding a new task took 15-20 hours of engineering time, limiting flexibility 2. **Adaptation**: The robots couldn't adapt to environmental changes (lighting, object variations, layout changes) 3. **Safety**: Real-time obstacle detection and collision avoidance were limited
We architected a multi-layered system:
**Layer 1: Real-Time Control**
**Layer 2: Vision & Perception**
**Layer 3: Task Programming**
Successfully deployed across 150+ customer facilities globally:
The new system unlocked significant business value:
Advanced Manufacturing Equipment OEM
Industrial Automation
Setup Time
Deployment Speed
Uptime
Throughput Increase