Jake Lam | Saleem Al-Homidi | Tommi Touru
Before laser-cut parts can be processed further or shipped, they must be safely removed from the conveyor belt and stacked onto pallets. Traditionally, this task is done manually, requiring continuous operator attention and exposing workers to sharp edges and repetitive handling.
In this project, a team of Smart Manufacturing & Robotics students developed an automated system that picks finished laser-cut parts directly from a conveyor belt and palletizes them in a structured and consistent manner. The solution uses a Doosan collaborative robot combined with a guided pick station to handle parts immediately after they leave the cutting machine.
By automating the picking and palletizing process, the system reduces manual labor, improves workplace safety, and enables laser-cutting machines to operate with fewer interruptions. This makes it especially suitable for evening or unmanned shifts, where continuous manual handling would otherwise require a dedicated operator.