Frequently Asked Questions
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What are assembly line robots?
Assembly line robots are mobile robots that carry products, such as vehicle chassis, from one assembly station to the next, replacing a fixed conveyor. Addverb's Dash series handles chassis transport, material movement and tugging in US manufacturing plants, with loads up to 4,000 lb (1,800 kg). Each robot moves at a controlled, steady 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 tearing out fixed equipment. -
How does the Dash Line robot handle vehicle chassis?
Dash Line carries motorcycle, scooter and other two-wheeler chassis weighing up to 550 lb (250 kg) through each assembly stage, using synchronized dual scissor lifts to raise or lower the chassis to the right working height for each operator. It accepts wheelbases from 47 to 63 in (1,200 to 1,600 mm) and travels at up to 1.3 ft/s. Setting the height at every station reduces bending and reaching. -
What is the Dash Tug used for?
Dash Tug is an automated tugger robot that tows carts, trolleys, pallets and other heavy loads up to 4,000 lb between storage, kitting and line-side locations, with no driver needed. 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-process between cells and returning empty carts. -
What are the limitations of assembly line robots?
Dash robots need a flat, clean floor and a defined marker path, because each robot has only 0.4 in of ground clearance and follows ground markers rather than navigating freely. They also travel at up to 1.3 ft/s, which suits paced assembly but not fast, long-distance transport. For open-floor moves between distant zones, a free-navigating robotic pallet mover such as Addverb's Dynamo is usually the better fit.