Robot Integration
Fully Automated Testing Processes for Efficient Quality Assurance
From autonomous handling to haptic interaction – we develop robot-assisted testing cells that make your quality assurance more productive, reproducible, and flexible.
In modern serial production, human interaction is often the limiting factor for cycle time and repeatability. WSK Elektronik transforms your manual processes into fully automated testing environments. By integrating state-of-the-art robotics (industrial robots and cobots), we create systems that not only move components, but actively perform tests, simulate haptic feedback, and deliver reliable data around the clock.
Validated Automation for the Highest Quality Standards
During the production ramp-up phase and in serial testing, the reliability of automation is crucial. A failure of the robotic cell or incorrect gripper positioning not only jeopardizes your schedule, but also the integrity of your entire data set. WSK Elektronik understands robot integration as a symbiosis of maximum system availability and absolute measurement precision.
We build systems that physically withstand 24/7 operation and, through intelligent monitoring, ensure that every haptic interaction or contact process is precisely documented.
Simulation of Haptic Interaction & Gripper Precision
To realistically replicate human operation, motion sequences must be executed with a high degree of determinism.
Our robotic cells utilize state-of-the-art kinematics to efficiently reproduce complex load profiles:
Haptic & Interaction Testing
<p>Use of cobots to simulate human operation – from forceful door slamming to the precise actuation point of touch displays.</p>
Dynamic Load Cycling
<p>Simulation of millions of switching cycles under defined force conditions using high-precision servo motor technology.</p>
Acoustic Fingerprinting
Integration of structure-borne sound sensors into the robotic cell to detect assembly errors or imbalances during handling via real-time frequency analysis.
Synchronization of Robot Control and Measurement Data Acquisition
The most critical risk in fully automated testing cells is data loss or gradual measurement drift during autonomous operation. We address these challenges with a high-performance architecture:
- Autonomous Monitoring: The system features intelligent shutdown routines in case of limit violations, proactively protecting both the test specimen and the robot kinematics from damage.
- Seamless SQL Archiving: All measurement data captured by the robot is stored directly in databases, enabling in-depth trend analysis for process optimization.
- Redundant Storage Strategy: In the event of power failures, a buffering system ensures that the current test status is securely saved, allowing the process to resume exactly from the point of interruption.
Your Path to a Fully Automated Testing Cell
The development of a robot-assisted testing system is an investment in your long-term production efficiency.
Within our proven 6-step process for customized test systems, we place special emphasis on three critical pillars in automation projects:
- Specification of Test Kinematics: The system includes intelligent shutdown routines in case of limit violations, proactively protecting both the test specimen and the robot kinematics from damage.
- Development of Gripper & Measurement Environment: We implement the complete mechanical integration of specific gripper systems as well as the precise electronic interfacing of sensors on the robot arm.
- Automation of Evaluation: We implement algorithms that detect fault events within milliseconds and store high-resolution snapshots of signal behavior for root cause analysis.
Automation concept already defined?
Send us your process details, information about the test specimen, and the testing environment for a technical feasibility assessment.
Consultation on Robot Integration Needed?
We support you in selecting the right robotics and designing your testing cycles.
Modular Automation Architecture for Changing Component Geometries
By integrating modern robotics (cobots) and connecting to higher-level systems such as OPC UA or SQL databases, we prepare your testing processes for the requirements of Industry 4.0. Our systems are consistently designed to be modular and low-maintenance, allowing them to be flexibly scaled for future product generations or changing geometries through simple adjustments of adapter kits. Rely on seamless data integrity and validated processes for your quality assurance. Contact our experts for a non-binding initial consultation regarding your individual robotics project.
Frequently Asked Questions about Our Robot Integration
We design our systems in strict compliance with all relevant safety and industry standards. When integrating cobots, we conduct detailed risk assessments and deliver each system with CE conformity declaration and all necessary acceptance documentation for collaborative operation.
By using high-precision gripper systems and calibrated kinematics, we eliminate the variability of manual influence, significantly improving statistical measurement system capability (Gage R&R). Our systems also utilize force-torque sensors at the robot flange to precisely control and validate haptic interactions such as actuating switches or engaging connectors.
Yes. We implement a seamless data chain via standardized interfaces such as OPC UA or MQTT. Each test report is transmitted to your MES or ERP system (e.g. SAP) in real time, while the actual physical measurement values are archived for in-depth trend analysis.
Yes, we design collaborative systems in strict compliance with ISO safety standards, enabling humans and machines to work hand in hand. Each system is delivered with a specific risk assessment and CE conformity declaration, while the required force and power limitations are configured directly within the control system.
Wir setzen konsequent auf Hardware-Agilität: Durch modulare Wechselplatten-Systeme und Schnellwechsel-Greifer lassen sich neue Bauteile ohne tiefgreifenden Umbau integrieren. Softwareseitig erlaubt unser Framework das Teachen neuer Bahnen oder das Anpassen von Prüfsequenzen über eine intuitive grafische Oberfläche, ohne dass externe Programmierkenntnisse erforderlich sind.