Novanta MAG 2025-2026 - Flipbook - Page 41
INMOTION #3
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FROM FORCE CONTROL TO WEIGH-IN-MOTION
One of the most exciting applications of this breakthrough is weigh-in-motion capability.
Instead of stopping to weigh an object, a robot equipped with an ATI sensor can now
measure weight on the 昀氀y. For warehouse automation and bin picking systems, this
means faster throughput, better accuracy, and less system complexity.
CONSIDER A TYPICAL WAREHOUSE ENVIRONMENT:
STEP 1
STEP 3
Identify
Weigh
The camera
captures images
of items in the bin.
The Force/Torque Sensor
weighs the item in motion,
identi昀椀es the item, and
determines its correct
placement.
STEP 2
STEP 4
Pick
Place
The Force/Torque
Sensor detects
contact and picks
hard to reach items.
The Force/Torque Sensor
has compatibility with FANUC
Force Control Software and
leverages native search and
insertion patterns if obstructed.
This innovation eliminates the trade-off between speed and accuracy that has long challenged robotic picking systems. Where
older solutions forced operators to choose between fast cycles or reliable weight data, ATI now enables both simultaneously.
PERFORMANCE THAT PAYS OFF
Early evaluations show that ATI’s weigh-in-motion capability can deliver dramatic cost savings:
Faster Throughput: Up to 2X the picks
per hour of human workers.
Better Accuracy: Improve pick accuracy by 50%
reducing time spent resolving missed picks.
Cost Savings: As much as 25% reduction
in overall cell cost.
Easier Integration: Native compatibility with FANUC
Force Control saves engineering hours.
EXPANDING THE FUTURE OF AUTOMATION
While warehouse automation is a clear use case, the bene昀椀ts of ATI’s Next Generation Force/
Torque Sensors extend much further. Applications in bin picking, assembly, material handling,
and robotics research all stand to gain from smarter sensing and real-time weight intelligence.
By combining unmatched reliability with groundbreaking new capabilities, ATI is once again
setting the benchmark for robotic sensing. With these innovations, we’re helping our customers
automate smarter, scale faster, and deliver more value than ever before.
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