DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF A GANTRY ROBOT FOR PICK AND PLACE APPLICATIONS
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- TITLE: DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF A GANTRY ROBOT FOR PICK AND PLACE APPLICATIONS
- ABSTRACT: This paper presents the design, development, and performance validation of a lightweight XYZ gantry robot optimized for pick and place operations. While the mechanical configuration leverages common components NEMA 17 stepper motors, T8 lead screws, and servo actuated grippers the novelty of this work lies in its system level optimization, task specific mechanical integration, and design for affordability strategy tailored for low force, high repeatability industrial tasks. Unlike of the shelf or DIY variants, this system incorporates analytically derived actuator sizing, load driven gripper force estimation, and workspace driven frame optimization to achieve consistent performance while maintaining a minimal bill of materials. The modular architecture and hybrid manufacturing approach enable rapid deployment in education, research, and SME automation scenarios, filling the gap between low cost prototypes and over engineered commercial solutions. The prototype gantry robot was designed for objects up to 100 g and experimentally validated using a 200 g test payload to assess load-bearing capacity and control stability.
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- HOW TO CITE THIS ARTICLE: Tung T. T., N. T. Anh, N. X. Quynh, T. V. Minh. Design and analysis of a gantry robot for pick and place applications. Journal of the Technical university of Gabrovo. 71 (2025)