The Top 10 Robotics Application Mistakes

Referenced from The Top 10 Robotics Application Mistakes by Milton Coleman, Manager of Product Marketing/Technical Support – Linear Motion and Assembly Technologies, Bosch Rexroth Corporation, Charlotte, North Carolina

This article is a “must-read” for anyone setting up a robot cell. These the top ten mistakes. Check out the article for more information on each one.

Mistake 1: Underestimating Payload and Inertia Requirements
Mistake 2: Trying to Do too Much With the Robot
Mistake 3: Under Estimating Cable Management Issues
Mistake 4: LOSTPED or Failure to Consider All Application Elements Before Choosing a Robotics System
Mistake 5: Misunderstanding Accuracy Vs. Repeatability
Mistake 6: Choosing a Robotics System Based Solely on the Control System
Mistake 7: Failure to Accept Robotics Technology
Mistake 8: Overlooking the Need for Crucial Robot Options or Peripheral Devices
Mistake 9: Under- or Overestimating the Capabilities of a Robot Controller
Mistake 10: Failure to Consider Using Robotics Technology

More Robotics Application Mistakes:

•    Failure to Consider Future Applications for the Robot
•    Choosing a Robot Solely On Price
•    Not Understanding the Full Capabilities of the Robot before Implementation
• Not Fully Utilizing the Robots Capabilities
•    Believing Robotics Are Too Complicated
•    Believing There Is a Perfect Robotics System