Abstract: A method for checking a predefined path of a robot includes determining or providing a computer-implemented three-dimensional environment model; determining a distance between a computer-implemented model of the robot and the environment model for different portions of the path; and visualizing a virtual representation of the path using a visualization device in an augmented reality for checking the path, wherein, in this visualization, a warning is issued for a portion of the path if the distance determined for this portion falls within a predefined warning range, and an all-clear is issued for a portion of the path if the distance determined for this portion falls within an all-clear range.

Abstract: A method for ascertaining at least one border for operating a robot includes detecting data of real surroundings of the robot using a detection device, in particular a mobile detection device, in particular a portable detection device; ascertaining a first surroundings contour on the basis of said detected data; and ascertaining a first border of a first spatial area to be monitored on the basis of the ascertained first surroundings contour.

Abstract: A method for checking a safety configuration of a robot includes determining or providing a computer-implemented, three-dimensional environment model; providing at least one protection region, working region and/or tool monitoring region of the robot of its distance between a computer-implemented model of the robot and the environment model for different sections of the path; and visualizing a virtual representation of the at least one protection region, working region and/or tool monitoring region or path using a visualization device in an augmented reality for checking the at least one protection region, working region and/or tool monitoring region; and moving away from and/or towards at least one pose and/or at least one section of a provided path.

Abstract: A robot system for automatically opening and closing a container. The robot system includes a gripper which is fastened to a tool flange of a robot arm, such that the gripper is automatically movable along a programmed movement path by a robot controller. The programmed movement path is stored in a robot program, the relevant intended joint configuration of the robot arm. The gripper has a first gripping tool for automatically moving a container upper part between its closed position and its open position, and at least one second gripping tool for automatically moving a latching tab of the container between its locking position and its release position.

Abstract: A method for automatically reloading SMD component reels on SMD assembly machines wherein SMD component reels between an exchange magazine of an SMD assembly machine and a belt connector are automatically handled by a robot arm controlled by a robot controller in a force/torque-controlled movement control mode of the robot arm.

Abstract: A gripper for handling SMD component reel cassettes using a robotic arm automatically controlled by a robot controller wherein the robotic arm carries and manipulates the gripper on a tool flange of the robotic arm. The gripper includes a drive pinion, which is rotatably mounted on the gripper main body and is designed to mesh with an output wheel of the SMD component reel cassette when the SMD component reel cassette is coupled to the gripper. The gripper includes a drive motor, which is disposed on the gripper main body and is designed to automatically drive the drive pinion.

Abstract: A method for planning a path includes data of real surroundings of the robot using a detection device, in particular a mobile detection device, in particular a portable detection device; ascertaining a computer-implemented three-dimensional surroundings model on the basis of the detected data, in particular using at least one approximation of features, in particular points, detected using the detection device; planning a first path of the robot on the basis of the surroundings model and a computer-implemented model of the robot such that a collision between the robot model and the surroundings model is prevented; and visualizing a virtual representation of the planned first path using a visualization device in an augmented reality.

Abstract: A method for checking a predefined path of a robot includes determining or providing a computer-implemented three-dimensional environment model; determining a distance between a computer-implemented model of the robot and the environment model for different portions of the path; and visualizing a virtual representation of the path using a visualization device in an augmented reality for checking the path, wherein, in this visualization, a warning is issued for a portion of the path if the distance determined for this portion falls within a predefined warning range, and an all-clear is issued for a portion of the path if the distance determined for this portion falls within an all-clear range.