At present, advanced robot technology is widely used in packaging lines. Why do you say this? Because with the advancement of technology, we need to apply more robotics technology to the packaging line. Fully automatic production line manufacturers give the following technical suggestions.

In the field of packing and palletizing operations, we are already familiar with the role of robots. But until now, the role of robots in the upstream process of packaging production lines is still limited, which is mainly affected by the cost and technical complexity of robots. However, all indications are that this is rapidly changing.
For example, there are currently two major upstream processes in packaging lines where robots can stretch their hands. The first step is to use robots to connect the end of the process with primary packaging equipment, such as an automatic packaging machine or a cartoner. Another process is to use a robot to transfer the primary packaging product to the secondary packaging equipment. At this time, it is also necessary to properly place the feeding part of the cartoner and the robot together.
The above two processes are traditionally done by hand. People are very good at dealing with random situations because they have a unique ability to observe what is in front of them and how to deal with them. Robots are lacking in this regard, because they used to be programmed to control where they should go, what they should pick up, where they should be placed, and so on.
However, in the above fields, more and more robots are being used to complete tasks, mainly because robots are smart enough to detect products coming from the production line and make corresponding actions based on many parameters. The improvement of robot performance is mainly due to the improvement of the reliability and processing power of the vision system. The vision system is mainly controlled by PC and PLC to complete the work. With the improvement of PC and PLC capability and the reduction of price, the vision system can be more effectively applied in more complex applications, which was unimaginable before.
In addition, robots themselves are becoming more and more suitable for packaging operations. Robot suppliers are beginning to realize that the packaging field is a very dynamic market. Develop robots that are highly automated but not suitable for packaging operations.
At the same time, advances in robotic grippers also allow robots to be used in product packaging operations that are not easy to handle. Recently, robotic integration specialist RTS Flexible Systems developed a robotic gripper that can transfer a pancake without touching it. The gripper incorporates a mechanism that squeezes air into a special dark chamber, which creates an upward traction, or "air circulation", in the middle of the gripper, which lifts the pancakes off the conveyor belt stand up.
Although the application of robots in the field of packing and palletizing is well established, the increasing technological improvement of robots continues. For example, at InterPACk, ABB unveiled its new second palletizing robot, which it says has a larger operating area and higher speed than previous models. The IRB 660 palletizing robot can operate products up to 3.15 meters away with a payload of 250 kg. The robot's four-axis design means it can track a moving conveyor, so it can stack boxes without stopping.