PEM Project: Precision Analysis of Robotic Arm “Helene” with Wenzel Metrology
2023/11/06 by Sven Suppelt, M.Sc.
In the past summer semester, students of the department had the opportunity to investigate our in-house development, the robotic arm “Helene”, in terms of positioning accuracy within the framework of the Practical Development Methodology (PEM). It was an ambitious endeavor, successfully realized through cooperation with the renowned company Wenzel Messtechnik.
This project, conducted within the scope of the Practical Development Methodology (PEM) at the Department of Measurement and Sensor Technology of the Technical University of Darmstadt, allowed students to apply and deepen their theoretical knowledge in practice. In the project seminars of PEM, students work in small groups over a semester on engineering challenges from research. The focus of this particular project was the detailed measurement of our robotic arm Helene, where properties such as positioning accuracy, repeatability, and working range were determined according to specified standards. These insights are of great significance as they lay the foundation for the sensible use of “Helene” in future projects.
A central element for the success of this project was the highly precise coordinate measuring device from Wenzel Messtechnik. With its support, the students were able to conduct precise measurements and gain valuable insights into the performance and accuracy of the robotic arm. We would like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude to Wenzel Messtechnik, who significantly supported us by providing the coordinate measuring device. Their expertise and technology were a crucial resource for the success of this project.
For more information, please find here: PEM, Roboterarm Wenzel
