Shoe Assembly by Robots

Synopsis

Shows a Puma robot assembling shoes from the identification of a last using a simple vision system that reads right and left as well as the size and model, through application of glue to the underside of the last, warming of the glue, placement of the last on the sole, and pressing together.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 6 min.

Year of production

1987

Availability

Sale

Uses

Shoe manufacturers and students of robotics and systems.

Subjects

Technology

Keywords

cybernetics; industrial robots; shoemaking industries

Credits

Director

Michael Bowen

Producer

Michael Bowen

Production Company

Name

University of Hull Audio Visual Centre

Sponsor

Name

SATRA Footwear and Technology Centre

Name

University of Hull, Department of Electronic Engineering

Name

University of Hull, Robotics Research Unit

Distributor

Name

University of Hull Audio Visual Centre

Phone

0482 465153

Address

HULL
HU6 7RX