Theme Introduction

In a cutting-edge warehouse within a smart city embracing Industry 4.0, two advanced cobots, RoboArm (RA) and RoverBot (RB), are tasked with revolutionizing logistics. The warehouse faces increasing demands for efficiency and sustainability, and these cobots are at the forefront of this transformation. RA, a robotic arm equipped with a magnetic gripper, identifies packages arriving on a conveyor belt by scanning their unique IDs. It sorts these packages based on order requirements and temporarily places them on a side rack if needed. When an order is processed, RA retrieves the necessary package and places it onto RB, a four-wheel drive rover designed for agile navigation. RB, equipped with sensors, receives the destination information and navigates the warehouse, avoiding obstacles and optimizing its path to deliver the package accurately. This seamless coordination between RA and RB ensures a continuous flow of operations.

RA and RB not only streamline warehouse logistics but also set a new standard for sustainable development in Industry 4.0. By automating tasks and improving efficiency, these cobots ensure that the warehouse meets the demands of the smart city while promoting sustainable industrial practices. As symbols of progress and innovation, RA and RB demonstrate humanity's commitment to a sustainable and technologically advanced future.

Learnings: Robot Operating System 2 (ROS 2), Gazebo, MoveIt 2, Computer Vision, Git, RViz 2, Nav 2

Implementation: Simulator + Real Industrial Robot (Remote Access)

System Requirements:

• Operating System: Ubuntu 22.04 LTS

• Processor: eight cores, x86_64 (64-bit x86 Instruction Set)

• HDD or SSD Storage space: 50GB or more

• RAM: 8GB or more

• Dedicated graphics card: preferable

• Internet: Minimum speed of 5 Mbps & latency <= 50ms