The institute has several robots of this type with a load capacity of 6 kg, which are also used in teaching.

The industrial robot from Kuka has a payload capacity of 60 kg and can be flexibly adapted to varying handling tasks with medium payloads using different gripper systems.

The collaborative robot has torque sensors in all seven axes and can therefore also be used for sensitive tasks in collaboration with humans.

The Stäubli TX-200 is a 6-axis industrial robot with a payload capacity of up to 120 kg and a reach of 2,200 mm. With a maximum Cartesian speed of 12 m/s, gripper quick-change system and connection to an external Beckhoff controller, automation solutions for heavy-duty applications in particular can be researched and developed. In addition to handling tasks, the current setup also enables the investigation and digitalization of large-scale additive manufacturing processes.

• Load capacity: 100 kg
• Reach: 2,194 mm
• Repeat accuracy: 0.06 mm
• Weight: 1000 kg

The Franka Emika Panda is a collaborative robot that offers redundancy with its 7-axis flexibility, allowing it to perform complex manipulations. Equipped with torque sensors in all axes, the Panda offers exceptional sensitivity, enabling safe and efficient human-robot interaction. This robot is also user-friendly, supporting a range of programming environments which makes it ideal for educational purposes, research, and small-scale assembly tasks.

• Load capacity: 3 kg
• Range: 855 mm
• Repeat accuracy: ± 0.1 mm
• DOF: 7

The IRB 360 is a 4-axis high-performance industrial robot from ABB-Robotics. It is modularly based on the IRB robot family and was specially developed for industries that have a high demand for flexible automation. The IRB 360 is extremely powerful with an acceleration of up to 10g and a payload of up to 8 kg. Depending on the cycle and load, this enables up to 200 parts per minute to be picked up in pick-and-place applications. The system is currently being used by the institute to introduce students to industrial robot programming.

The MiR100 is a mobile robot from the company "Mobile Industrial Robots A/S". Basically, this mobile platform is used for transporting goods and providing materials. The mobile robot serves us at the institute as a basis for research in the field of "cooperative object transportation".

The MiR 200 is a mobile robot from the company "Mobile Industrial Robots A/S". Basically, this mobile platform is used for transporting goods and providing materials. The mobile robot serves us at the institute as a basis for research in the field of "cooperative object transportation".

• Dimensions: 890 mm x 580 mm x 352 mm
• Weight: 70 kg
• Max. Payload: 200 kg
• Max. Speed: 1.1 m/s
• Range/battery life: 15 km or 10 h

The MiR 600 is a mobile robot from the company "Mobile Industrial Robots A/S". Basically, this mobile platform is used for transporting goods and providing materials. The mobile robot serves us at the institute as a basis for research in the field of "cooperative object transportation".

• Dimensions: 1350 mm x 910 mm x 322 mm
• Weight: 229 kg
• Max. Payload: 600 kg
• Max. Speed: 2 m/s
• Battery life: 10 h

This is a mobile robot from the company "Boston Dynamics". Thanks to its four legs, this mobile robot has a special drive concept that enables it to move over uneven terrain. This makes this robot ideal for inspection or exploration tasks. In a faculty-wide vote among the students, the SPOT was given the name Emma.

• Dimensions: 1100 mm x 500 mm x 191 mm
• Weight: 32.7 kg
• Max. Payload: 14 kg
• Max. Speed: 1.6 m/s
• Battery life: 1.5 h

This is a mobile robot from the company "Agilex Robotics". The special feature of this mobile robot platform is its holonomic freedom of movement thanks to the special wheels, which enable it to move in any direction.

• Dimensions: 627 mm x 550 mm x 252 mm
• Weight: 20 kg
• Max. Payload: 10 kg
• Max. Speed: 2.7 m/s

This is a mobile robot from the company "Husarion". The special feature of this mobile robot platform is its holonomic freedom of movement thanks to its special wheels, which enable it to move in any direction. This mobile robot is made available to students on the "Digital Tools" course in the "Mechanical Engineering" and "Production and Logistics" degree programs for a laboratory.

• Dimensions: 200 mm x 235 mm x 220 mm
• Weight: 2.84 kg
• Max. Payload: 5 kg
• Max. Speed: 0.9 m/s
• Battery life: 1:30h - 5h

The RL-DCT-10-A  can perform both tensile and compression tests. Due to its shortened design, the tensile testing machine can be operated in the glove box, which makes it possible to change the process atmosphere (also oxygen-free).

The OCA 50EC contact angle measuring device is a video-supported optical contact angle measuring device for software-controlled, automatic measurement and evaluation of the static and dynamic contact angle. It is used to automatically determine the wetting behavior on solid surfaces, the free surface energy of solids and their components and to calculate the surface and interfacial tension from the drop shape analysis.

With the FARO Vantage Laser Tracker, products and systems can be measured easily and precisely. Thanks to its portability and robust design, large-scale 3D measurements can also be carried out externally. Dust and water protection in accordance with IP52 also allows it to be used outdoors. The system is currently used by the institute to determine the repeatability of mobile platforms and industrial robots at project partners.

The Keyence RB-1200 is a camera system for 3-dimensional image capture of larger field areas.  High-resolution image sensors are used to generate 3-dimensional point clouds of objects using the fringe projection method. Digitization of large assemblies and complex geometries as well as precise position and object recognition can be realized at the institute.

The Qualisys Arqus Motion Capture System is used for high-precision tracking of objects. For example, this system enables the recording and evaluation of movements of mobile robots.

The Flex 3 camera from OptiTrack is a compact motion capture camera with high precision in object recognition. With a resolution of 0.3 megapixels, a frame rate of 100 FPS and a latency of 10 ms, it offers ±0.50 mm 3D accuracy. It uses interchangeable M12 lenses (3.5 mm and 4.5 mm EFL) and 850 nm IR light for unobtrusive illumination. The camera supports various image processing modes, including MJPEG compressed and uncompressed grayscale image. The Flex 3 is ideal for modular systems that can be expanded over time.

OptiTrack is a provider of marker-based motion capture systems that enable precise motion tracking for applications in film, virtual reality, robotics and more.

The OptiTrack Prime17W cameras are characterized by their high resolution of 1.7 megapixels, which enables precise motion tracking with an accuracy of less than 0.1 mm. They offer a wide field of view of 70 degrees, ideal for extensive detection areas. Due to a frame rate of 360 Hz, they can also detect fast movements without delay. Their infrared LEDs ensure reliable tracking performance even in difficult lighting conditions.

Workshop measuring microscope with M3 software and particularly large measuring area. The measurements can be partially automated.

Stereo microscope for optical inspection of components. Camera can be mounted via c-mount.

The light microscope from Olympus is used to inspect the positioning and assembly accuracy of various experimental setups within the sub-micrometer range. Therefore, the microscope is equipped with a motorized XY scanning stage with a travel range of 100 x 100 mm². It can be moved with a step width of 0.01 µm and an accuracy of 3 µm (repeatability 1 µm). In combination with the motorized Z-axis, both 2- and 3-dimensional images can be captured. Magnification levels of 2.5x, 5x, 20x and 50x are available. In combination with the 9.1 Mpx camera and different lighting strategies, images can be captured with a sub-micrometer resolution.

Climatic room for working in an air-conditioned and clean environment. The air-conditioned room houses the precision assembly cell, as well as various workstations with laboratory set-ups for precision applications, measuring microscopes and other equipment for experiments relating to optics assembly and bonding processes.

The aerodynamic feeding system enables the flexible, robust and efficient feeding of small components for automated assembly. Rotationally symmetrical components of different shapes can be fed into the system without any design modifications. By using air instead of mechanical baffles to manipulate the components, the risk of jamming is reduced, which enables high feeding performance and high technical availability at the same time.

Vacuum oven especially suitable for use in soft robotics. Simultaneous curing at temperatures of up to 200 °C and removal of trapped air in the liquid silicone.

Universally usable heating and drying oven for the thermal curing of adhesives and for material tests.

The modular, expandable glovebox type GS Mega 3/3 (GS Glovebox Systemtechnik) is used to produce and analyze samples in the absence of oxygen. The glovebox can be flooded with argon and then doped with silane so that an oxygen partial pressure of less than 10-15 mbar can be achieved. This enables oxide-free metal surfaces to be processed.

Numerous processes from research and industrial collaborations have already been implemented with the match precision assembly cell. The precision robot with highly accurate integrated measuring technology enables fast and efficient assembly, using UV bonding as the primary joining technique.

Technical data

• Confocal laser measurement system
• Cognex vision system
• High-precision rotary axis
• 6-axis force/torque sensor
• Adhesive dosing system
• UV curing (LED and broadband)

The S3 planar motor system from planarmotor. The match has 2 S3-A flyways and several XBots (movers). With the planar motor, the movement units can be moved with high precision and six freedoms. The movement units hover electromagnetically above the table.

The Keyence AGILISTA-3200W operates on inkjet print principles, utilizing a print head equipped with 256 miniature nozzles for precision. With a layer height of 15 µm, its inkjet technology mitigates distortion in components, a common challenge in traditional 3D printing. By abstaining from heating the material during printing, the AGILISTA minimizes distortions, ensuring the integrity of the final product.

Crafted from high-resolution transparent plastic, the printed objects boast intricate geometries. Moreover, the printer accommodates materials suitable for high-temperature applications (<105°C) and varying degrees of silicone rubber hardness. Its utilization of water-soluble support materials enables the creation of complex structures, with effortless removal without chemical assistance.

Standard Printing Material AR-M2

• Layer thickness of 15 µm resolution
• Minimum wall thickness: 0.2 mm
• High flexibility with low wall thicknesses to realize snap fits
• Very stable components due to high strength
• Quick assessment of assemblies due to transparency
• Longevity and dimensional stability for fixture and gauge construction

Heat-resistant Printing Material AR-H1

• Layer thickness of 20 µm resolution
• Minimum wall thickness: 0.8 mm
• Temperature resistance up to 100 °C

Elastic Silicone Printing Material AR-G1L / AR-G1H

• Layer thickness of 30 µm resolution
• Minimum wall thickness starting from 0.5 mm (AR-G1L) / 0.3 mm (AR-G1H)
• Printed models with the durability and properties of silicone
• Very thin-walled and elastic models enable initial design evaluations
• Thanks to the water-soluble support material, the models do not break or tear
• Heat-resistant like normal silicone up to 150 °C (AR-G1H) / 200 °C (AR-G1L)

The Ultimaker S5 is a dual extrusion FDM printer with a large build envelope of max. 33 x 24 x 30 cm. A comprehensive compatibility of more than 280 materials offers a choice for the most diverse rapid prototyping requirements.

With the help of the first 5G campus network at Leibniz Universität Hannover, we can implement wireless communication between machines and technical components.

• Antennas: 2
• Frequency band: n78 (3,700 - 3,800 MHz)