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New Robotic System RASCAL Enhances Storage and Retrieval Efficiency

by Daisy D.
05/14/2024
in Automation & Robotics, Industry

In recent years, robotics has significantly impacted various industries reliant on storage systems, including manufacturing and warehousing. Automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) have emerged as pivotal components in enhancing operational efficiency and streamlining logistics processes through computer-controlled automation. Despite their advantages, current ASRS face challenges related to scalability and availability.

A recent paper published at ICRA 2024 introduces RASCAL (Scalable, High-redundancy Robot for Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems), aiming to address these challenges. RASCAL, an untethered robot, operates within evenly spaced shelves and horizontal rails to optimize vertical storage systems’ efficiency. The system primarily handles the storage and retrieval of small objects and is adaptable for various applications beyond datacenter archival storage, such as Project Silica’s storage and retrieval system.

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Key Features of RASCAL:

  1. Addressability: Any robot can access items stored on the shelves.
  2. Scalability: Retrieval capacity and storage space can be adjusted by adding or removing robots and shelving with minimal downtime.
  3. Availability: A single robot failure minimally impacts access to items and does not disrupt other robots’ operations.
  4. Serviceability: Robots can be easily added or removed from the rails without specialized training.

RASCAL’s motion system supports both horizontal and vertical movement along assembled storage panels, facilitated by a passive rail system that relies on the physical structure and positioning to guide the robot’s movement. The robot utilizes a unique rail geometry, enabling it to latch onto rails securely without active power, simplifying the addition or removal process.

The robot features rotating assemblies known as wings, equipped with wheels for horizontal movement, facilitating ascent and descent along the rails. The item-selection system, or picker interface, ensures precise pick-and-place operations by accommodating various robotic tool attachments and preventing cable tangling during climbs.

Advancements in robotics technology, exemplified by innovations like RASCAL, offer promising solutions for addressing the increasing demand for efficient storage and retrieval systems in digital economies. Such developments are expected to drive productivity, efficiency, and innovation across various industries, marking significant progress in the field of robotics and automation.

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