Yamaha Robotics highlights fast, flexible automation at Motek 2024

Since last year's event, where visitors saw the YK1200X SCARA lifting and accurately positioning 35kg EV battery modules at high speed, the team has been hard at work integrating robot skills many other scenarios. On the booth this time, a robotic punching machine will show configuring electrical connectors with relentless precision.

Another solution will illustrate high-speed sorting and palletizing of small engineering components. Each contains a fully integrated Yamaha robot for picking, positioning, and accurately placing the components, maintaining fast and consistent cycle time and operating for prolonged periods without intervention.

Also in action, an automated in-circuit and functional tester will show how robotic loading and withdrawing of test assemblies cuts cycle time and enhances quality control. The EV battery end-of-line handling demonstrator will be on the booth again to demonstrate the strength, speed, and repeatability of the YK1200X. With its 1.2-metre arm length and 50kg maximum payload, this SCARA can move heavy objects within a relatively large are to support activities in industrial production, packaging, warehousing, and shipping.

"At Motek 2024, we will continue our mission to show how Yamaha robots in a wide variety of sizes, down to compact benchtop units, can enhance productivity in numerous industries," said Tatsuro Katakura, FA Section Group Manager. "Our demonstrations will show Motek visitors our collaboration with system integrators to deliver high-value solutions and lead to new dialogues and further exciting projects."

The booth will also highlight Yamaha's LCMR200 workpiece transport modules, with two demonstrations showing the horizontal and vertical circulation units. The LCMR200 delivers greater speed than conventional conveyors, with smooth linear motion, flexible digitally defined stopping positions, with numerous additional advantages including scalability, traceability, and easy maintenance.