How to get started in robotics
5 tips on how to get started into robotics
Robotics and automation are a rapidly expanding part of industry in general, so this blog has 5 tips for getting started into robotics. Hopefully this will highlight some products which might pique your interest.
Tip number 1- Be smart with your money
Starting off in robotics doesn’t need to be expensive, in fact if you are starting off, It definitely shouldn’t be! We are seeing more and more people that are “starting off” into the realms of robotics come to igus® for our low-cost automation range of products. These are perfect for beginners as well as the more advanced among us that want to have the flexibility to trial new ideas and concepts without breaking the bank.
Universities and colleges are prime examples of the sort of customers we are getting regular enquiries from. Products such as the Aprio starter kit is fast becoming the go-to for entry level robotics. The Apiro starter kit comes complete with all the components to create a variation of eight different systems.
The possible systems are:
1 Apiro® room linear robot
2 Apiro® flat linear robot
3 Apiro® mini articulated robot
4 Apiro® pusher
5 Apiro® two-axis picker
6 Apiro® three-axis picker
7 Apiro® 360° picker
8 Apiro® SCARA
Part number RL-A9.0200
Tip number 2- Robots don’t need to be complicated
Our modular gearbox systems offer flexibility of automation enabling you to build up a wide variety of kinematics in a modular and flexible way. The Apiro modular system offers different gear ratios but also length variants, so that there are endless possibilities for combinations and applications. This makes applications such as: lane adjustments, cam adjustments, pusher applications, rotary tables or even Cartesian robots to be configured and built. The Apiro starter kit comes with assembly videos and the light-weight polymer parts are robust and durable, ideal for getting started into robotics.
Tip number 3- don’t be afraid to try
The beauty of the Apiro system is, as mentioned the flexibility it offers. It allows anyone that wants to start in robotics to try, feel, experiment with a durable system and thanks to the high-performance iglidur® polymer that it is manufactured in, you have the peace of mind that you can try different things, different systems in different ways. Get hands on and learn how different robot kinematics work in a simple way.
Tip number 4- Find a system that works for you – do research
With a focus on starting off into robotics, it can be daunting knowing which system to invest in, and let’s face it, even with the low-cost options, it is still an investment. However, you can research the benefits of the different systems that are suitable for a beginner. Or, get in touch with one of our automation specialists and they will guide you to the best style robot for the task in hand. We can also demonstrate the robots in person or virtually.
What other advantages does the drygear Apiro system offer?
- Fast return on investment
- Maintenance-free and lubrication-free thanks to tribologically optimised material compounds and aluminium profiles
- Improved accuracy and repeatability
- More storage space, as no spacers and overlays are required
- Suitable for splash water applications
- Axial movements in both vertical and horizontal
Not every system will work for you so pick one that does
Tip number 5- enjoy!
Robotics can be fun. Getting started into robotics can be fun. Learning the capabilities of robotics can be fun.
Using individual components and adding someone’s creativity and imagination opens the door for endless possibilities. With component-based robotics systems such as the Aprio, it allows variations to be considered and tried. If it doesn’t work, you dismantle, rethink, and try again.
And once you are ready to automate, you can add motors to the systems! Infinite possibilities with the Apiro modular robot gearbox system. So, if you are considering getting started into robotics, why not give it a go!
For more blogs on Low cost Automation visit https://blog.igus.co.uk/category/low-cost-automation/delta-robots/
To discover more about igus® Apiro gear box systems visit www.igus.co.uk/apiro
