Robotics and the Future of Motor Vehicle Metal Stamping
Overview
The future of metal stamping in the motor vehicle industry is undergoing significant changes as a result of advancements in robotics technology. Modern industrial robots, with their improved precision, speed and abilities to operate in dynamic environments, are leading to safer work environments and faster production rates in motor vehicle assembly plants. Automation in this sector is predicted to increase by 200% in the next decade, with 60% increase in efficiency gains. Here we'll explore the specific roles robotics play in motor vehicle metal stamping, the challenges faced in their certification process, and how 3Laws Robotics is addressing these through innovative software solutions.
The Role of Robotics in Motor Vehicle Metal Stamping
Industrial robots have become an integral part of motor vehicle metal stamping. With the ability to improve production rates, decrease error rates, and deliver consistently high-quality results, automation in this industry is predicted to increase by at least 200% in the next ten years. In addition, robots' high level of precision and dexterity allows for 100% accuracy in tasks such as welding and assembly, reducing scrap metal and saving resources.
Challenges with the Certification Process
As integral as they have become, robotics also present significant pains in the certification process. Companies often face hurdles in demonstrating system robustness, operational safety, and reliability. This is where 3Laws Robotics comes in. Their primary focus is addressing these challenges, striving to simplify the certification process with innovative software solutions.
3Laws' Solution: 3Laws Supervisor Software
3Laws offers 3Laws Supervisor software, built on Control Barrier Functions (CBFs), a technology developed at Caltech. This unique technology provides mathematically provable safety, making it easier for companies to demonstrate system robustness and potentially easing the certification path. Through real-time guardrails for autonomy stacks, 3Laws allows robots to operate close to their peak capabilities while ensuring maximum safety.
Key Takeaways
- The use of robotics in the motor vehicle industry is set to grow by 200% over the next decade due to their precision and speed.
- The certification process for these systems can be complex and challenging, often involving proving system robustness, operational safety, and reliability.
- 3Laws Robotics provides a distinctive solution to these issues through their 3Laws Supervisor software which is built on the unique Control Barrier Functions (CBFs) technology.
- With this technology, 3Laws enables robots to operate close to their peak capabilities whilst maintaining safety and minimising downtime, offering companies a return on investment in as little as six months.
About 3Laws Robotics
3Laws Robotics is at the forefront of robotics safety and reliability solutions, developing innovative software to enhance these areas and address a significant pain point for robotics companies - the certification process. Their software, 3Laws Supervisor, is not only robust but provides evidence of system robustness, easing the certification process. This software is built on the unique Control Barrier Functions (CBFs) technology from Caltech, which provides mathematically provable safety, and they have demonstrated efficiency gains of up to 40% in use cases such as warehouse automation. 3Laws technology is adaptable and compatible with a wide variety of platforms - from mobile robots and cars to drones and manipulators. As such, 3Laws Robotics is well-positioned as a next-gen safety solution, going beyond traditional e-stop methods to unlock the full potential of robotics with dynamic, predictive safety that can be safety certified for ISO 3691-4 and ISO 26262 standards.