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SOLDAR: Supporting Low-Volume PCB Prototyping Using Collaborative Robots and Augmented Reality

Published: 09 October 2024 Publication History

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Printed circuit boards (PCBs) are fundamental to modern electronics and are present in almost every electronic device. However, despite their ubiquity, current PCB assembly methods can be time-consuming and lack flexibility for one-off designs. This poster investigates how low-volume PCB prototyping can be enhanced by integrating collaborative robots (cobots) and Augmented Reality (AR). Specifically, we introduce SOLDAR, a system that facilitates the soldering of electronic through-hole components on PCBs. By using a cobot for optimal PCB positioning and AR glasses for step-by-step guidance, SOLDAR aims to streamline the assembly process. The expected outcomes are increased efficiency, reduced assembly time, and greater flexibility for low-volume PCB prototyping designs. To validate these hypotheses, user experiments are necessary.

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            VRST '24: Proceedings of the 30th ACM Symposium on Virtual Reality Software and Technology
            October 2024
            633 pages
            ISBN:9798400705359
            DOI:10.1145/3641825
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            1. Augmented Reality
            2. Collaborative Robots
            3. Prototyping

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