Learning Software: http://www.fanucrobotics.com/Robotics-Articles/Industrial-Robots-Reducing-Cycle-Time.aspx
FANUC's patented Gakushu or "learning" software feature is used in this demonstration to show how FANUC continues to provide manufacturers with the latest in robotic software innovations for improving speed, efficiency and production in their automated systems.
This video features two FANUC R-1000iA/80F robots in a palletizing operation. The robot in the foreground has been equipped with FANUC's learning software feature, while the robot in the background is not. The robots start palletizing and depalletizing boxes at the same time. However, as you can see, the robot equipped with the FANUC Gakushu learning software performs at a higher speed than the robot not equipped with the learning software. The learning robot's advantage comes through learning the characteristics of its programmed path and then speeding it up while maintaining that path and smoothing its motion. Motion cycle time can be reduced up to 15% with the added benefit of overall smoother motion. In this run the learning robot's cycle time is improved 13.7% compared to the standard robot, equating to 240 more cases per hour.
The Gakushu Learning function is ideal for manufacturers looking to increase production. Whether looking to eliminate a system bottleneck or increase overall line rate, the Gakushu Learning Robot can help without large investments in capital equipment or the need for expert programmers. The repeatability and short cycle times provided by this learning function maximizes the robot's efficiency for production, which is key to a successful automated system. To learn more about the FANUC's Gakushu Learning Robot, please visit http://www.fanucrobotics.com.