Glossary · Robotics
Robotics system integrator
Also known as: Robot integrator, System integrator (robotics)
German: Robotik-Systemintegrator/-in
In industrial robotics, a robotics system integrator is a company or person that designs, builds, programs and commissions robot applications from robots, end effectors, peripherals and safeguarding, and typically takes responsibility for the complete robot cell.
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In one sentence
A robotics system integrator designs, builds, programs and commissions robot cells and typically takes responsibility for the complete application.
Example
The robotics system integrator delivered the cell with its risk assessment, declaration of conformity, program backups and operating manual.
How it applies
- Engineering: The integrator selects components, designs grippers and fixtures, performs the Risk assessment and programs the application.
- Compliance: When the integrator places the complete cell on the market or puts it into service, it usually acts as the manufacturer of the machine and is responsible for the Technical file and the Declaration of Conformity. The contract should state this clearly.
- Documentation: The documentation team at the integrator should plan the cell documentation from the start: collect component manuals, assembly instructions of partly completed machinery and supplier declarations, and write the operating manual for the complete cell.
Robotics system integrator vs. robot manufacturer
The robot manufacturer supplies the robot, often as partly completed machinery. The integrator turns it into a complete application. Responsibility for safety of the application lies with whoever completes the machine.