Chitoserobotics Co., Ltd., which develops cutting-edge robot control software, will start offering the latest robot control unit “ALGoZa SHELL”.
Considering the situation of labor shortage in Japan, aiming to utilize robots in general stores and facilities, this development will realize robot operation in kitchens, hospitals and nursing care facilities, which is difficult for existing robots to handle, “ALGoZa SHELL” Was developed.
■ 5 major features of “ALGo Za SHELL”
(1) Equipped with patented technology “ALGoZa”
Even without teaching, it recognizes the surrounding environment and automatically generates robot movements.
(2) High-density design A
special design that bundles hundreds of devices has achieved unprecedented compactness.
(3) Remote monitoring function The
operating status is monitored in a 1/1000 second cycle to quickly detect abnormalities.
(4) Cloud connection function
The communication function with the cloud server is equipped by default to easily realize IoT.
⑤ Highly durable design (waterproof / dustproof)
Supports stable operation with robustness that can be exposed to wind and rain outdoors.
Chitose Robotics Co., Ltd. intends to increase opportunities to utilize cutting-edge robot control software, solve the shortage of human resources in the food and logistics industry, which has become a social problem, and improve labor productivity.
Below is a quote from the press release
Chitoserobotics Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Taito-ku, Tokyo, President: Ryosuke Nishida), which develops cutting-edge robot control software, is the latest robot for kitchens and nursing care sites in high humidity, high temperature, and high noise environments. We have started to provide the control unit.
■ Points of this case
■ Chitosero Robotics Co., Ltd. has started to provide the robot control unit “ALGoZa SHELL”.
■ Considering the situation of labor shortage in Japan, automation of work by utilizing robots in general stores and facilities is desired.
■ With this development, robot operation has been realized in kitchens, hospitals, and nursing care facilities, which is difficult for existing robots to handle.
■ Overview of ALGoZa SHELL
Robots can be used in general stores In
recent years, with the sharp decrease in the working-age population and the sharp increase in the elderly population, there is an urgent need to use robots to replace manual labor such as restaurants, hospitals, and nursing homes and improve productivity. I will. However, these facilities did not have the equipment necessary to operate the robot, and the hurdles for introducing the robot were extremely high, such as the need for additional construction work.
Therefore, Chitose Robotics has developed an all-in-one control unit “ALGoZa SHELL” that incorporates all the equipment necessary for robot operation (control device, power supply device, compressed air supply device, etc.). As a result, even in the backyard of a general store such as a restaurant kitchen, you can start using the robot immediately by installing the robot arm and “ALGoZa SHELL”.
Overwhelming wiring saving shortens construction time In
addition, in the introduction of robot systems so far, the robot body and its peripherals are designed separately, and robots with specialized knowledge in assembly work and construction work A system integrator was essential. The number of robot system integrators is small in Japan, and it sometimes took more than half a year to introduce a robot.
In response to this situation, “ALGoZa SHELL” has a built-in robot control function, peripheral safety monitoring function, and an interface for controlling peripheral equipment from the beginning, which overwhelmingly reduces assembly and wiring work during construction. Was successful. Since even a general electrician can install a robot, it is possible to install the robot in as little as one month from the introduction proposal.
In fact, success in further miniaturization
It is desired that the robot system be as small as possible for robot operation in small stores and facilities such as vacant stores by hearing marketing to client companies in the development process. Became clear. Therefore, by repeating the trial production, we realized a size reduction of about 50% of the initial model.
- Reference data (size comparison)
– ALGoZa SHELL (prototype): length 600 mm width 800 mm height 1600 mm
– ALGoZa SHELL (mass production type): length 600 mm width 600 mm height 1200 mm
■ 5 major features of “ALGo Za SHELL”
(1) Equipped with patented technology “ALGoZa”
Even without teaching, it recognizes the surrounding environment and automatically generates robot movements.
(2) High-density design A
special design that bundles hundreds of devices has achieved unprecedented compactness.
(3) Remote monitoring function The
operating status is monitored in a 1/1000 second cycle to quickly detect abnormalities.
(4) Cloud connection function
The communication function with the cloud server is equipped by default to easily realize IoT.
⑤ Highly durable design (waterproof / dustproof)
Supports stable operation with robustness that can be exposed to wind and rain outdoors.
“ALGo Za SHELL” image
■ Original control technology “ALGoZa”
Our original technology “ALGoZa” is an application of a completely new control theory to robotics, which was invented in 2010 by President Nishida, who was a student at Ritsumeikan University at the time, together with Executive Vice President Kawamura. is. This control technology solves the robot calibration problem, which used to take a lot of time and effort, and makes it possible to provide faster, more accurate, and more stable robots. Robots equipped with “ALGoZa” can automatically recognize the environment, generate movements, and handle a wide variety of items of different sizes and appearances.
We will increase opportunities to utilize the latest robot control software developed by our company, aiming to solve the shortage of human resources in the food and logistics industry, which has become a social problem, and improve labor productivity.
■ Company profile
Chitose Robotics Co., Ltd. aims to solve the problems of shortage of human resources and low labor productivity in the field of food and logistics by using robot technology. Currently, we are providing automation solutions using robot technology for sites where a lot of manual work such as “kitchen work in the food and beverage industry”, “sorting work in distribution warehouses”, and “complex assembly work in factories” remains.
Focusing on control algorithms for robots, we will continue to strengthen cooperation with a wide variety of companies and services and actively develop our business in order to improve labor productivity and solve the shortage of human resources.
- Company Name: Co., Ltd. Chitose Robotics
· Location: Yubinbango110-0015 Taito-ku, Tokyo Higashi Ueno 5-1-8 Shin Shitaya building 6th floor (Headquarters) -
Business: control algorithm development and licensing business for the robot,
Representative Director President: Ryosuke Nishida
・ URL: https://chitose-robotics.com/ -
“ALGoZa” is a trademark or registered trademark of Chitosero Robotics Co., Ltd.
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