May-Jul 2021 “Hong Kong Industrialist”

機械人體積小功能多 物流及供應鏈多元技術研發中心(LSCM) 研發了一系列為本地倉庫而設計的機械人技 術，而最新研發的智能起重機，就可令倉庫 自動化。由於本地倉庫的面積有限，需要應 用較小型的機器。而LSCM的智能起重機結 合了叉車和吊車的功能，體積卻比傳統的起 重及運輸機器細小。它可透過人機協作以遙 控方式執行工作，亦可執行特定和精細的操 作任務。智能起重機安裝了一個新的組合式 末端執行器(包括其控制器)，以協助處理不 同形狀的物件；而其可調節的高度控制器則 可提供額外的支援力來操控和處理物件。它 亦可加上不同的感應器，如力度感應器來提 高操作效 率 。 Small in size with multiple functions The Smart Lifter developed by Logistics and Supply Chain MultiTech R&D Centre (LSCM) is one of our latest robotics technologies designed for the warehouses in Hong Kong. As local warehouses often have limited space, machines of smaller size would be more suitable for deployment. Being able to perform the functions of forklifts and cranes, the Smart Lifter is significantly smaller in size when compared to the traditional machines commonly used in warehouses. It can perform object handling tasks remotely through human- machines cooperation in warehouses and carry out delegated and fine-manipulative tasks. With its new modular end-effector, including its controller, it can handle multiple objects of different sizes, and its adjustable level end-effector platform can provide additional supporting force for object handling. Moreover, additional sensors, such as force sensors, can be installed in the Smart Lifter to help enhance its efficiency. Application in Elderly services In addition to the deployment in warehouse environment, the design concept of Smart Lifter can also be used in elderly services. 5-7/2021 | 39