This project focuses on the development of a high-speed, simulated 6-axis robotic pick-and-place system designed to solve common industrial challenges in motion synchronization and hardware integration. Sponsored by Rockwell Automation, the initiative bridges the gap between virtual simulation and physical implementation by utilizing an advanced software stack, including Studio 5000, Emulate3D, and the Unified Robot Control (URC) V3 library.
The core technical achievement involves implementing dynamic conveyor tracking, where the robot accurately synchronizes its motion with objects detected via photoelectric sensors. This is managed through a Compact GuardLogix PLC-based control architecture, ensuring safe and reliable high-speed operation. Parallel to the simulation, the project includes the design of a modular electrical cabinet. This cabinet features a scalable layout housing Kinetix 5700 drives, power distribution, and safety relays, all organized according to rigorous industrial wiring and labeling standards.
By integrating real-time tracking logic with a professional-grade hardware footprint, the project demonstrates a complete OEM-style automation solution. The result is a robust platform that validates cycle times, repeatability, and fault recovery strategies, providing a scalable blueprint for modern material-handling and packaging applications in smart manufacturing environments.
Modern production lines require high-speed pick-and-place systems capable of accurately handling moving products while maintaining reliability and safety. Many systems face challenges with conveyor tracking, motion synchronization, hardware integration, and scalable electrical control design. The objective of this project is to develop a simulated 6-axis robotic pick-and-place system with real-time tracking with the integration of Rockwell Automation’s Unified Robot Control, while also designing a modular electrical cabinet that reflects real industrial automation standards.