Analysis of Robotic Joints` Motion for Dental Handling Operations Using RoboDK Simulator

Abstract

Industrial automation and robotics are currently a strong field of engineering that is continuously developing and bringing with it significant technological advances. As information technology advances, so too do the processes using elements of this industry, helping to increase both productivity and efficiency. In the creation of robotic environments, simulation tools are used in the design phase through which all the necessary tasks, layouts can be created in detail while minimizing time and financial resources. Currently, the robotic simulator tools market is expanding, which brings with it the solution of several application decisions. The decision-making focuses on determining the appropriate simulator with a wide range of capabilities for simulating handling operations in the process of different types of manufacturing. This paper focuses on the study, analysis and testing of a robotic simulator that could be implemented in the context of dental manufacturing, which has several specificities associated with it. RoboDK software was reviewed as part of the study. After creating a model corresponding to a real workplace, analysis plots of the movements of the robot’s joints and gripper during manipulation operations were created.