1 Overview
What is the Tracking Function? 1-1
1. Overview
1.1. What is the Tracking Function?
The tracking function allows a robot to follow workpieces moving on a conveyer. With this function, it
becomes possible to transport, line up and process workpieces without having to stop the conveyer. It also
eliminates the need for mechanical fixtures and so forth required to fix workpiece positions.
The features of this function are described below.
(1) It is possible to follow lined-up workpieces moving on a conveyer while working on them (conveyer
tracking making use of photoelectronic sensors).
(2) It is possible to follow workpieces that are not in a line moving on a conveyer while working on them,
even in the case of different types of workpieces (vision tracking combined with vision sensors).
(3) It is possible to follow changes of movement speed due to automatic calculation of conveyer
movement speed.
(4) Tracking function can be easily achieved by using Mitsubishi’s robot command MELFA-BASIC IV.
(5) System construction is made easy by use of sample programs.
However, there is a restriction matter to use the tracking function. Please refer to "3.1
Tracking
Specifications" for the restriction matter.