Object and Distance Monitoring for Cobots Using Ultrasonic Distance Sensors

In the packaging industry, collaborative robots handle the automatic gripping and transfer of cartons between pallets and conveyor systems. To reliably detect the distance to cartons and ensure precise gripping, a miniature design ultrasonic distance sensor is mounted directly on the gripper. The sensor detects objects and measures distances to workpieces or obstacles within a range of up to three meters, regardless of shape, color, or changing lighting conditions. Thanks to its compact size and low weight, it does not affect the robot’s dynamics.