Design of a Movable Platform for ABB Robot

The purpose of this thesis was to design a movable platform for the ABB Robot with a braking and a docking mechanism, making it suitable to work alongside a CNC lathe machine. This thesis work was commis-sioned by the HAMKTech Robotics Research Group; one of the ‘Research & Development’ departments of Häme University of Applied Sciences, situated in Riihimäki. The primary objective of this thesis project was to design a simple, me-chanically firm, yet inexpensive movable platform for the ABB IRB 140 3 robot or any robot model of similar size, which would be later produced and used in machining applications alongside a CNC lathe machine. Creat-ing a braking and docking mechanisms for the platform were the two pri-mary mechanical requirements for the design. The thesis project started with lab-based research on the robot and the lathe machine followed by web-based research on the development of the platform. Several sessions were carried out to learn to use PTC Creo Par-ametric for the 3D design of the platform. Multiple visits to the robotics lab and discussions with the supervisor during the brainstorming process helped in successful design of the platform. Virtual simulation and strength analysis were conducted to test and amend the design. Thus, the general design approach; background research, ideation, concept-design, analysis, and documentation were implemented for the completion of the thesis work. This thesis describes design in detail, list of components, cost estimation and details on assembly design which will be used by the commissioning party as a reference to produce parts of the platform and to assemble the parts at the robotics research lab. This thesis work can also be a helpful reference for further amendment and optimization of the design