Get your portrait painted by a robot at Automatica 2018

TM Robotics is welcoming visitors to visit its booth to have their portrait painted by the THL500 SCARA robot. Using a connected camera, the robot will capture facial features and sketch the image onto a piece of paper, while being automatically unloaded and loaded using a Toshiba Machine BE series actuator.

The THL series consists of eight SCARA models, ranging from 300mm to 1200mm arm length. However, it is the THL500 one of the mid-range THL models, that will be playing the role of artist at stand 304, Hall B5.

Nigel Smith, managing director of TM Robotics explains: "Automatica features the world's largest range of robots and our goal is to demonstrate the ways Toshiba Machine's selection of automation can enhance production for manufacturers. That said, we're also up for a bit of fun. Our THL500 robot will be sketching the portraits of visitors to our booth throughout the exhibition. While we can't promise a Louvre-ready masterpiece - we can demonstrate the accuracy and speed you would expect from Toshiba Machine's robots.

"During the four-day exhibition, TM Robotics' team of experts will be available for meetings, consultations and informal chats about our robot range. You can find us at the Toshiba Machine booth, in Hall B5, stand 304."

Alongside this novelty demonstration, TM Robotics' booth will also host Toshiba Machine robots from other ranges and demonstrate their use in industrial applications. This includes the latest addition to the company's SCARA range, the THE400. This low-cost, high-performance SCARA can work at maximum speeds with continuous operation, therefore it is well suited for assembly and inspection processes.

TM Robotics will also demonstrate two of Toshiba Machine six-axis robots, the TVM900 and TVL500. The TVM900 has the smallest reach of the company's new TVM robot range but is capable of carrying up to 20kg in weight. It is described as unique in its class, including competitors, and is the strongest robot in terms of payload capacity in the Toshiba Machine range. As a vertically articulated model, this robot is suitable for a multitude of industries, including automotive components, plastics, medical, packaging and pharmaceutical.

For energy-conscious manufacturers, the TVL500 will demonstrate the capabilities of Toshiba Machine's low energy range. The six-axis robot offers high performance and productivity for assembly and pick-and-place applications but remains compact in size. This robot delivers high functionality, with a fraction of the expected foot print of a production line. TM Robotics will exhibit this machine working alongside a TAD bowl feeder.

For more information on any of the robot ranges mentioned, visit the TM Robotics website at www.tmrobotics.co.uk, or visit the comapny at Automatica 2018.