Structural analysis of Scorbot-ER Vu plus industrial robot manipulator

Abstract

Robots are required to operate in different environmental conditions facing varieties of workspace interactions. Scorbot-ER Vu plus robot is a real industrial robot. Robot is designed and analysed for existing condition. Computer-Aided Engineering methods used effectively in the design process since the robot design has various parameters. Structural analyses are aimed to compute the deformations, internal forces, stresses, support reactions, accelerations and stability of the object. This paper deals with structural analysis of Scorbot-ER Vu plus industrial robot in which the integrated engineering methods are employed. The robot manipulator parametric solid models were constructed using Pro/ENGINEER. During the design process, the different structural modifications are made according to the results of various engineering analysis. ABAQUS was used to analyse the structures of the robot. Nodal analysis of the robot is also reviewed for two mode positions using the ABAQUS program. Finally, accurate model of robot manipulator was developed.