Picking and Placing MUs
Components for handling, gripping, and manipulating MUs (Movable Units) in automation systems.
Available Components
Section titled “Available Components”Gripping Systems
Section titled “Gripping Systems”- Grip - Primary component for individual grip points (recommended for most use cases)
- Gripper - Advanced gripper system for complex multi-point gripping
Positioning and Fixturing
Section titled “Positioning and Fixturing”- Fixer - Primary component for temporarily fixing MUs in positions (recommended for most use cases)
- Pattern - Defines positioning patterns for organized placement of multiple MUs
Key Features
Section titled “Key Features”- Physics Integration: Realistic gripping with collision detection and weight handling
- PLC Integration: Full integration with PLCInputBool/PLCOutputBool signals for industrial control
- Sensor Integration: Works with sensors for grip confirmation and positioning feedback
- Logic Integration: Seamless connection with Logic Steps and automation sequences
See Also
Section titled “See Also”- MU (Movable Unit) - Base MU functionality
- Motion - Drive systems for gripper movement
- Sensors - Sensor integration for feedback
- Logic Steps - Automation sequence programming