A CLASSIFICATION-SYSTEM FOR ROBOTIC FOOD HANDLING

The classification of parts to be handled in an automation system is i mportant in order to reduce the cost of peripherals. In this paper; a classification system for the robotic handling and packaging of food p roducts in a high speed automated packaging cell, is discussed. The sy stem can be used to best advantage at the stage of the end effector fe asibility, design and selection process. Such a classification system would lead to a reduction in the number of tool and end effector chang es during the handling and packaging process of food products. (C) 199 7 Elsevier Science Ltd.