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This paper presents the results of computer simulations related to the selection and optimisation of parameters for a robotic yoghurt mixing process. The authors proposed a station configuration using the RobotStudio environment for off-line robot programming and virtual controller technology and determined the performance of the robotised production line. The main component of the study was a computer simulation of the station based on the Picking PowerPac package and Pick Master 3 program. As a result of the simulations, numerical values were obtained informing about the number of handled and rejected products, filled containers and the times of production cycles of the station.

This article provides a simulation and laboratory study of a control system for a two-wheeled differential-drive mobile robot with ROS system. The authors propose an approach to designing a control system based on a parametric model of the robot’s dynamics. The values of unknown parameters of the dynamic model have been determined by means of a Levenberg-Marguardt identification method. By comparing the desired trajectories with those obtained from simulation and laboratory tests, and based on errors analysis, the correctness of the model parameter identification process and the control system operation was then determined.

Palletizing and depalletizing processes require specialized equipment, such as grippers dedicated to the type and dimensions of the goods to be handled. The traditional approach used in the robotisation of palletizing workstations is therefore mainly based on the development of specialized grippers, whose design limits their use in other applications. The article presents a concept of a modular gripper system enabling palletization of goods in collective packaging, including cartons, shrink-wrap packs, and bags. The concept developed involves the construction of a gripper system based on common modules that provide for extensive parameterization of device operation. The authors also propose a test bench to test the properties of grippers in a robotic palletizing process.

Mobile robots are increasingly replacing people in particularly dangerous situations and those at risk of losing their lives or health. One of such applications are military and preventive activities, where mobile robots are not only used for reconnaissance and patrol operations and the development trend is focused on the increasing use of mobile robots on the battlefield. Therefore, this type of equipment must meet the requirements and standards guaranteeing safety for the user and the environment. The paper presents a set of requirements for the production and use of autonomous combat vehicles put up by organizations such as the Defence Department, the European Union and NATO.