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Abstract

This paper addresses the automation requirements of the motor production line for new energy vehicles and designs an intelligent Silicon Carbide (SiC) module handling system based on KUKA robots. This system is centered around KUKA robots and PLC, integrating visual detection technology, and realizes the full-process automation of SiC module positioning, grasping, handling, online detection, and precise placement. In the trajectory planning, the methods of joint space and Cartesian space are combined, and quintic polynomials and S-shaped speed curves are used for smooth motion control, ensuring the stability and efficiency of the handling process. The system integration and program design are completed through TIA Portal and WorkVisual software, and multiple-stage tests and optimizations are carried out. The results show that the system operates stably and reliably, with a comprehensive qualification rate meeting the design requirements, effectively improving the automation level of the production line and operational safety. It also has reference value for the development of similar intelligent handling systems for precision components.

Keywords

automation; KUKA robot; PLC; Silicon Carbide module

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About the authors

Huang Peng (1999-), male, Han nationality, from Nantong, Jiangsu, teaching assistant, master's student, research direction: intelligent control.