COMPUTER ANALYSIS OF PRODUCT DESIGNS FOR ROBOT ASSEMBLY.

Authors

P. Dewhurst, University of Rhode Island
G. Boothroyd, University of Rhode Island

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Date of Original Version

12-1-1986

Abstract

A microcomputer software system has been developed as a tool to help design engineers in the design of products which are to be assembled efficiently using general-purpose robots. The software gives rapid feed back of manufacturing costs for any particular product, identifies difficulties in robot assembly and gives an overall efficiency rating for the product design. A powerful spreadsheet editor is used to determine the effects of possible design changes on assembly difficulty and cost.

Citation/Publisher Attribution

Dewhurst, P., and G. Boothroyd. "COMPUTER ANALYSIS OF PRODUCT DESIGNS FOR ROBOT ASSEMBLY.." (1986): 17-23. https://digitalcommons.uri.edu/mcise_facpubs/192