Cobot packing and traceability
EXPLORATORYExperiments with a cobot for picking and packing items, with a record of what goes into each package.
The aim is to connect physical handling with item identification, inventory updates and checks for missing or misplaced items.
PROPOSED WORKFLOW
- 01Identify
Know which item is being handled.
- 02Pack
Place it in the intended package.
- 03Check
Confirm the contents and flag exceptions.
- 04Record
Keep the item, package and action linked.
What the record should contain
- Item
- Identifier and expected quantity.
- Package
- The package assigned to the item.
- Action
- What happened and when.
- Check
- Confirmation, uncertainty or an exception to review.
This is the intended scope of the experiment. The packing system has not been built yet.