Cable-Driven Parallel Robot for Warehouse Monitoring Tasks

Abstract

Present manufacturing processes demand innovative methods for inventory management. Unmanned aerial and ground vehicles (UAVs and UGVs) have been shown to be potential solutions as heightened mobility and wide areas of operation are provided. However, they struggle with battery life, physical restrictions, and highly trained operators. A feasible alternative is offered through cable driven parallel robots. They provide low inertia, high payload-to-weight ratios, and a large operation volume. In order to design any given CDPR system, the static behavior must be understood and is presented. This paper also integrates actuation, camera stabilization mechanisms, and computer vision into a singular CDPR system. Being modular and reconfigurable, this system may quickly and accurately scan storage racks within a warehouse.