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Development of the Digital Twin System for Four-Axis Suction and Circular Conveyor Transport

Author(s)

Min Song1, Tiejun Pan1, *, Huijie Huang1, Junyi Chai1, Enhui Hu1, Samuel Ken-En Gan2, Leina Zheng3

Affiliation(s)

1College of Information Engineering, College of Science & Technology Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China 2Ouhai College of Science, Wenzhou-Kean University Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China 3Yinzhou business school, Zhejiang Wanli University, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China *Corresponding Author.

Abstract

With the rapid development of 5G technology, digital twins and Industry 5.0 have become hot focal points in the manufacturing sector. A digital twin is a technology that fully utilizes models, data, and intelligence, integrating multidisciplinary knowledge. It serves the entire product lifecycle and acts as a bridge between the physical and information worlds, providing more real-time, efficient, and intelligent services. This study focuses on the implementation pathways and construction framework of digital twin-controlled robotic arms. Relying on an intelligent factory assembly line experimental device, we have built an experimental system for digital twin robotic arms in intelligent assembly, which includes the physical robotic arm device and its virtual counterpart. The study also elaborates on the significant role of digital twin robotic arms in advancing the manufacturing industry. Through the digital twin platform, we can achieve visual management of the entire production line operation, thereby gaining deeper insights into the actual conditions of the production line and quickly identifying and resolving issues.

Keywords

MQTT; Robotic Arm Control; Digital Twin; Virtual Simulation

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