Job Description
1.1 Goal :
Conceptualize, design, manufacture and test a system to be able to swap suction cups on the-fly on our current vacuum tools for the Cognibotics robot.
1.2 Components
* Robot side
* Tool side
* Air filter
* (Modular) tool holder
1.3 Preferences
* On-the-fly swap, no stops
* Easy to swap suctions cups in tool holder (manually)
* Useable with current vacuum tool or future tools -> adapters for tool side
* Useable with different sizes (threads) of suction cups -> adapters for suction cup side
* Lightweight (alu, plastics)
* Low maintenance (low number of parts, durable gaskets, no lubricants, durable sliding components, …)
* Low cost (low number of parts, easily made)
* Airtight with minimal sealing degradation over time
1.4 Process
* Market study
* Concept study (hold/release systems, sealing system, …)
* Component, material and surface finish selecঞon / calculations (springs, … / plastics, … / anodizing, …)
* Budget
* Design (3D / 2D)
* Parts ordering and prodution
* Assembly
* Sution cup swap testing: functional + duration testing at different speeds and with different offsets (swapper holder)
* Vacuum level testing (sealing efficiency reference)
Qualifications
Required competences:
* Bachelor last year or Master Engineering
* You live in Belgium and speak Dutch or English
* You work at least 4 days in the office in Lokeren
* Minimum duration of 3 months
Additional Information
What we offer you?
* A place in an enthusiastic, young organisation with the necessary ambitions
* The necessary freedom and the opportunity to take initiatives
* Location Office : Lokeren
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