About the job
1.1 Objective: Develop an innovative system for real-time swapping of suction cups on our existing vacuum tools for the Cognibotics robot.
1.2 Key Components:
- Robot interface
- Tool interface
- Air filtration system
- (Modular) tool holder
1.3 Design Preferences:
- Real-time suction cup swapping without interruption
- User-friendly manual suction cup replacement in the tool holder
- Compatibility with current and future vacuum tools via adapters
- Versatility for various suction cup sizes through adapters
- Lightweight materials (aluminum, plastics)
- Minimal maintenance with durable components
- Cost-effective design with fewer parts
- Airtight seals with minimal degradation over time
1.4 Development Process:
- Conduct market research
- Conceptual design (holding/releasing mechanisms, sealing systems, etc.)
- Select materials and finishes (springs, plastics, anodizing)
- Budget planning
- Design documentation (3D/2D)
- Parts procurement and production
- Assembly procedures
- Testing of suction cup swapping functionality and durability at varying speeds and offsets
- Vacuum level testing for sealing efficiency
