Micro-scale assembly of fragile parts
GRAIL simplifies complex electronics assembly by combining 3D vision and force-torque sensing to handle fragile components and flexible wiring. This delivers highly adaptable, high-precision automation that reduces rework and supports safe human-robot collaboration.
Sector:
Electronics
Industrial partner:
Challenge
Electronics assembly often involves many product variants, small batches and delicate manual tasks. In luminaire production, workers need to route flexible wires through compact spaces and insert fragile components with precision, which is difficult to automate with traditional robotic systems.
GRAIL approach
GRAIL will combine 3D vision, force and torque data, simulation and adaptive robotic manipulation to help robots understand the product layout, plan safe wiring paths and perform precise insertion tasks.
Expected impact
More adaptable automation for electronics assembly, helping reduce rework, improve first-time-right performance and support safer human-robot collaboration.