Traditional robot automation requires significant time and cost to teach robots each movement and path. This makes flexible automation difficult in high-mix production environments where products and tasks change frequently. Michelobotics addresses this limitation with software that minimizes robot teaching and enables fast, flexible automation of manual manufacturing work. Our core solutions are: 1. Motion Applies a skilled operator's working motions to a robot so it can reproduce tasks previously performed by people. 2. PathGen (Path Generation) When a camera recognizes the workpiece, PathGen automatically creates an optimized robot path based on its shape and position, substantially reducing complex manual teaching. 3. VisCo (Vision Correction) Uses cameras to detect changes in a workpiece's position or orientation and automatically corrects the robot path, enabling reliable automation even when product placement varies. 4. Inspection Automates inspection and verification tasks formerly performed by operators using vision and software technology, extending automation from production into quality inspection. Together, these technologies reduce the need to repeat complex robot teaching whenever a product changes and provide flexible robot automation for high-mix production environments.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Michelobotics automates a wide range of manual surface-treatment tasks with robots. Our technology supports non-contact spray processes such as powder and liquid coating, as well as contact processes such as sanding. We review each site's workflow and workpieces to recommend an appropriate automation approach.
Yes. The most accurate approach is to analyze the production line and confirm feasibility, but robots can generally be introduced into existing equipment when adequate installation and operating space is available. We recommend a suitable installation and integration method after reviewing the current setup and working environment.
Yes. Because every industrial site has different working environments and process conditions, it can be difficult for customers to determine automation feasibility on their own. Michelobotics analyzes the site and process directly, then recommends whether automation is feasible and which approach is most suitable.
The process generally proceeds as follows. Inquiry → site consulting (on-site visit or video review) → sample receipt → internal technical feasibility review → customer meeting and consultation → contract confirmation → implementation Some steps may vary depending on site conditions and process complexity.
It generally takes about three months, although timing varies with the environment and process complexity. We provide a more precise schedule after the site and technical review.
Yes. Our solutions can work with robots and production equipment already in use. We review their specifications and configuration, then recommend an appropriate integration method and scope.
Yes. Our technology simplifies the complex robot-teaching work that traditionally required specialist expertise, helping non-experts configure and operate robot tasks more easily and quickly.
Terms vary by contract, but solutions generally include one year of complimentary maintenance after delivery. Engineers can visit when on-site response is required, while simple operation and software configuration issues can be handled quickly through remote support.
Contact Michelobotics and we will directly analyze your production line and work process to assess whether robot automation can be introduced. For a faster review, send us a video showing the production line in operation so we can complete the initial analysis more quickly. We first review the video and basic process information, then visit the site when necessary to propose a more detailed automation plan.