Frequently Asked Questions
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What is an assembly line robot?
An assembly line robot is a mobile robot that carries products, such as vehicle chassis, from one assembly station to the next, replacing a fixed conveyor with a fleet of independent, programmable carriers. Addverb's Dash series handles chassis transport, material movement and tugging in manufacturing plants, with payloads up to 1,800 kg. Each robot moves at a controlled, consistent pace so operators can work on the product as it travels. -
Can mobile robots replace a conveyor on an assembly line?
Yes, mobile robots such as Addverb's Dash can replace a fixed conveyor on an assembly line by carrying each chassis through the stations on a programmed path at a steady speed. Because each robot runs independently, one unit stopping does not halt the whole line the way a conveyor drive failure can. When the layout or product mix changes, you reprogram routes and reuse the robots instead of rebuilding fixed equipment. -
How does the Dash Line robot handle two-wheeler chassis?
Dash Line carries two-wheeler chassis weighing up to 250 kg through each assembly stage, using synchronised dual scissor lifters to raise or lower the chassis to the right working height for each operator. It accepts wheelbases from 1,200 to 1,600 mm and travels at up to 0.4 m/s. Setting the height at every station reduces bending and reaching, which improves ergonomics and build consistency. -
What is the Dash Tug used for?
Dash Tug is a tugger robot that tows carts, trolleys, pallets and other heavy loads between storage, kitting and line-side locations, handling payloads up to 1,800 kg without a driver. It follows a ground-marker path, detects obstacles, and uses safety sensors and buzzers to warn people nearby. Typical jobs include line-side replenishment, moving work-in-progress between cells and returning empty carts. -
How do assembly line robots navigate and connect to plant systems?
Addverb's Dash robots navigate using ground markers, turn in place and dock at stations to within ±10 mm, with 2D LiDAR obstacle detection available as an option. They connect over 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz Wi-Fi and integrate with your existing ERP or WMS, so production orders can trigger robot moves. Marker-based navigation gives repeatable paths, which suits a fixed assembly sequence.