Abstract: A battery module comprises a battery laminate in which a plurality of batteries each having an output terminal 12 are arrayed, and a busbar 4 that is joined to the output terminal 12 of each battery and electrically connects the plurality of batteries. The output terminal 12 has a probe mark 18 on the surface facing the busbar 4, and the busbar 4 has a recess 22 facing the probe mark 18.

Abstract: A robot system includes circuitry. The circuitry may be configured to acquire teaching position data including a plurality of teaching positions arranged in time series based on the demonstration data of the operator. The circuitry may be further configured to generate thinned position data obtained by removing at least one of the teaching positions from the teaching position data. The circuitry may be further configured to generate a position command based on the thinned position data. The circuitry may be further configured to operate the work robot based on the position command.

Abstract: A motion teaching apparatus includes a teaching motion detection device, a demonstration tool, and circuitry. A robot includes a leading end to move in a first coordinate system. A teaching motion detection device detects a position of the demonstration tool in a second coordinate system. The circuitry derives a relationship between the first and second coordinate system based on a position of the demonstration tool in the first coordinate system at at least one spot and based on the position of the demonstration tool in the second coordinate system at the at least one spot; obtains a transition of the position of the demonstration tool during the demonstration using the demonstration tool; and generates a motion command to control motion of the leading end of the robot based on the transition and the coordinate system relationship information.

Abstract: A robot system includes circuitry. The circuitry may be configured to acquire teaching position data including a plurality of teaching positions arranged in time series based on the demonstration data of the operator. The circuitry may be further configured to generate thinned position data obtained by removing at least one of the teaching positions from the teaching position data. The circuitry may be further configured to generate a position command based on the thinned position data. The circuitry may be further configured to operate the work robot based on the position command.

Abstract: A motion teaching apparatus includes a teaching motion detection device, a demonstration tool, and circuitry. A robot includes a leading end to move in a first coordinate system. A teaching motion detection device detects a position of the demonstration tool in a second coordinate system. The circuitry derives a relationship between the first and second coordinate system based on a position of the demonstration tool in the first coordinate system at at least one spot and based on the position of the demonstration tool in the second coordinate system at the at least one spot; obtains a transition of the position of the demonstration tool during the demonstration using the demonstration tool; and generates a motion command to control motion of the leading end of the robot based on the transition and the coordinate system relationship information.

Abstract: After a forward end of a workpiece is inserted into a through-hole and fitting is started, a follow operation of moving the workpiece to follow the shape of the through-hole is performed during the movement of the workpiece in a fitting direction. At this time, the workpiece is fitted into the through-hole while a control point of a robot is changed in a direction opposite to the fitting direction according to the amount of movement of the workpiece in the fitting direction.

Abstract: A robot system includes a plurality of robots, a plurality of cells, a detection device, and a changer device. Each of the plurality of robots is configured to operate based on an operation command. The plurality of cells respectively accommodate the plurality of robots and are connectable to each other. The detection device is configured to detect that the plurality of cells are connected to each other. When the detection device detects that the plurality of cells are connected to each other, the changer device is configured to change at least one operation command among operation commands for the plurality of robots respectively accommodated in the connected cells.

Abstract: A robot system includes a first cell and a second cell. The first cell includes a first robot, a first controller, and a first casing. The first robot performs work on a to-be-worked material. The first controller controls the first robot. The first casing accommodates the first robot and the first controller. The second cell includes a second robot, a second controller, and a second casing. The second robot performs work on a to-be-worked material. The second controller controls the second robot. The second casing accommodates the second robot and the second controller. When the first casing and the second casing are connected to each other, the first controller and the second controller respectively control the first robot and the second robot to work in a common operation area, where a first movable area and a second movable area overlap.

Abstract: In a method for adjusting parameters of impedance control, an overshoot amount allowable value is set as an allowable maximum value of an overshoot amount of a time response of a force feedback from a force sensor provided for an end effector of a robot manipulator, and a setting time allowable value is set as an allowable maximum value of a setting time of the time response of the force feedback. A viscosity parameter with which the setting time is shortest is calculated while fixing the inertia parameter. An overshoot amount adjustment value and a setting time adjustment value which are obtained from a result of the calculating of the viscosity parameter are compared with the overshoot amount allowable value and the setting time allowable value, respectively, to determine whether a repeating process is finished or continued.

Abstract: A robot system includes a plurality of robots, a control device, a common work table, and a calibration device. The control device is configured to control the plurality of robots. On the common work table, the plurality of robots are configured to work. Based on a position of a first robot having a calibrated coordinate relative to a position of a second robot among the plurality of robots, the calibration device is configured to calibrate a coordinate of the second robot.

Abstract: A robot teaching system according to an embodiment includes a robot, a sensor, a screen generator, an adjuster, and a job generator. The sensor measures measured values relating to operations of the robot. The screen generator generates a teaching operation screen that includes guidance information intended for the teacher. The adjuster adjusts parameters for generating a job based on specified values relating to the operations of the robot and input in the teaching operation screen, and the measured values of the sensor associated with the specified values, the parameters defining an operation command including corrections of the operations of the robot. The job generator generates the job in which the parameters adjusted by the adjuster are incorporated.

Abstract: A robot system includes robot, an image capture device, a plurality of illumination devices, and a control device. The robot is configured to perform a predetermined work on a to-be-processed material. The image capture device is configured to capture an image of the to-be-processed material and has a dynamic range. The plurality of illumination devices are configured to illuminate the to-be-processed material. The control device is configured to control at least one illumination device among the plurality of illumination devices to keep an amount of light received by the image capture device within the dynamic range of the image capture device.

Abstract: After a forward end of a workpiece is inserted into a through-hole and fitting is started, a follow operation of moving the workpiece to follow the shape of the through-hole is performed during the movement of the workpiece in a fitting direction. At this time, the workpiece is fitted into the through-hole while a control point of a robot is changed in a direction opposite to the fitting direction according to the amount of movement of the workpiece in the fitting direction.

Abstract: A robot system includes a robot and a controller. An arm includes joints. Actuators drive the joints. Sensors detect operation states of the actuators. The probe is mounted on the arm. A force sensor detects force received by the probe. The controller controls the robot. A determinator determines whether the force from a structure disposed at a position on a work stand satisfies a condition. An operation state acquisitor acquires the operation states when the force satisfies the condition. A coordinate calculator calculates a position coordinate of the probe based on the operation states. A position correction amount calculator calculates a correction amount of a position of the work stand relative to the robot based on the position coordinate.

Abstract: A robot system includes a robot, an operation control device, an impulse calculation device, and a first detection device. The robot includes an end effector and a force sensor. The force sensor is configured to measure a force applied to the end effector. The operation control device is configured to control the robot to perform predetermined work. The impulse calculation device is configured to calculate an impulse applied to the end effector based on a measurement value measured by the force sensor while the robot is performing the predetermined work. The first detection device is configured to generate detection information when the impulse exceeds a threshold.

Abstract: A robot system includes a robot. A fitting member holder is mounted to a distal end of the robot to hold a fitting member. A receiver member receives the fitting member. A position determination member is disposed at a fixed position relative to the receiver member. A robot controller controls the robot. A position identifying device brings the robot, the fitting member, or the fitting member holder into contact with the position determination member with the fitting member holder holding the fitting member. A position identifying device identifies a fitting position based on a position of the contact. A fitting control device controls the robot to fit the fitting member into the receiver member at the fitting position.

Abstract: A robot system includes a robot and a control apparatus. The robot includes a sensor to constantly detect the robot. The control apparatus includes a control device and a first storage device. The control device controls the robot. The first storage device stores a plurality of operation modes of the robot and standard data associated with at least one operation mode among the operation modes. When the robot has performed an operation corresponding to the operation mode associated with the standard data, the control device compares the standard data with a result of detection by the sensor, and controls a display device to display a result of comparison.

Abstract: A robot system includes a first cell and a second cell. The first cell includes a first robot, a first controller, and a first casing. The first robot performs work on a to-be-worked material. The first controller controls the first robot. The first casing accommodates the first robot and the first controller. The second cell includes a second robot, a second controller, and a second casing. The second robot performs work on a to-be-worked material. The second controller controls the second robot. The second casing accommodates the second robot and the second controller. When the first casing and the second casing are connected to each other, the first controller and the second controller respectively control the first robot and the second robot to work in a common operation area, where a first movable area and a second movable area overlap.

Abstract: A robot system includes a plurality of robots, a control device, a common work table, and a calibration device. The control device is configured to control the plurality of robots. On the common work table, the plurality of robots are configured to work. Based on a position of a first robot having a calibrated coordinate relative to a position of a second robot among the plurality of robots, the calibration device is configured to calibrate a coordinate of the second robot.

Abstract: A robot system includes a robot, a tool, a control device, a work table, a calibration jig, a detector, and a calibrator. The tool is mounted to a distal end of the robot and includes a first plane and a second plane orthogonal to each other. The control device controls the robot. On the work table, the robot works. The calibration jig is fixed to the work table. The detector detects a reference position determined by pressing the first plane and the second plane of the tool against at least one of the jig and the work table. Based on the reference position, the calibrator calibrates coordinates of the robot to be used by the control device.