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How can Robot used as an Operator to load and unload parts?

I have a scenario:

Source1 is connected to Queue1. Queue1 is connected to 3 parallel stations. And the stations are connected to Queue1.1 and then to the Sink. Also there is another Source2 that connects to Queue2 and then to only 1 station which is also parallel with the above 3 stations. And then to Queue2.2 and finally to the Sink.

Now, there should be 1 Robot to unload and load the parts from all the 4 stations. And also, 4 operators which will only stand in each 4 stations during the processing time.

Please guide me to implement this scenario using Flexsim.

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Robots are just task executer Objects like Operators are. So you can assign them to objects the same way as you do for operators, just using centerport connections for example. So in order to get the Robot to move the parts you want it to move, just connect it with a centerport connection to the queue where objects are coming out of, and then just connect your operators each to the processor they are assigned to.

Here is a similar example:
example.fsm


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Titli D avatar image Titli D commented ·

Hello @Sam S3 I couldnot view the attached model you uploaded as my version is 17.0.5

I have connected the Dispatcher with A connection to the Robot. And the Dispatcher is connected to the 4 stations and Queues with center port connection. Also, connected the 4 operators with center port connection to the stations. Please confirm me if I am right.

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Can the Robot move to load and unload? because in my case it is standing in one position and acting like a magnet to get the flowitems. Please clear this confusion @Sam S3

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Joerg Vogel avatar image Joerg Vogel Titli D commented ·

In previous versions your wished behavior meant to be an error. This had happened if you placed the robot to travel on a network. Then you deleted the network and the robot kept the navigator for traveling on networks.

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jing.c answered

Hi @Titli D

Did you want the robot can move not only hand but also the whole base?

You can try to use network or agv Path, see the model attached.

robotmovebychjv17.fsm

Hope it helps~


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