Robot Programmer

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Job Description

Request: AUBO i5 Stack-Pick Script with Count & Step-Down Offset

Objective
Develop an AUBO i5 collaborative robot program that picks parts from a vertical stack, maintains a running part count, and steps the pick position down by a configurable distance each cycle until the stack is empty.

Functional Requirements

Pick sequence

Home robot and move to a safe approach.

Navigate to current pick position (X/Y fixed, Z variable).

Grip part, confirm pickup (vacuum/force/IO), retract, and place at a defined drop location.

Z step-down logic

After each successful pick, decrease Z by a user-defined Step_Distance (e.g., mm).

Stop when Z reaches Z_Min or when a Max_Count is reached; raise “Stack Empty/Limit Reached.”

Counting & persistence

Maintain Part_Count (increments on successful pick).

Persist Part_Count and Current_Z across stops/power cycles.

Provide Reset_Count and Re-zero_Z routines.

User parameters (editable on HMI or via variables)

Pick_X, Pick_Y, Pick_Z0 (initial top-of-stack height)

Step_Distance (positive value; script decrements Z)

Z_Min (lower limit/stop height)

Place_Pose (pose or XY drop + Z)

Approach_Offset (safe approach distance)

Max_Count (optional safety cap)

Speeds/accelerations and dwell times

IO & interlocks

Map gripper/vacuum: Grip_On, Grip_Off, Grip_OK.

Optional upstream/downstream handshakes: Cycle_Start, Machine_Ready, Part_At_Place, Fault_Reset.

E-stop/safety signals respected per AUBO standards.

Error handling

If Grip_OK false: retry N times with small Z nudge, then fault.

If Z would exceed Z_Min: stop and raise “Stack Empty.”

Clear, latched alarms with operator messages and guided recovery.

Coordinate frames

Define/lock a Tool0 and TCP.

Use a user frame at stack fixture for repeatable teaching.

Routines

Teach Top of Stack: capture Pick_Z0 by probing or manual jog + “Set Z0.”

Manual Single Pick mode for testing.

Auto Cycle continuous mode with Start/Stop.

Logging (optional)

Timestamped count, faults, last Z value to CSV on controller.

Deliverables

AUBO i5 program/script files (Lua/auboScript) with inline comments.

Parameter list and IO map.

One-page operator guide (start/stop, teach top, reset).

Brief FAT checklist and demo video (optional).

Acceptance Criteria

Picks continuously from top to bottom, decrementing Z by Step_Distance.

Stops safely at Z_Min or Max_Count, with clear message.

Accurate Part_Count (verifiable over 25+ cycles).

Recoverable from a fault without losing Z/Count state.

Assumptions

Stack is vertical and surfaces are parallel within ±0.5 mm per layer (adjust if different).

Gripper and Grip_OK signal available.

Placement pose is fixed and taught.

Per Diem$30.00
Hotel$100.00
Rental Car$100.00

answered when you apply

Q1.Describe your experience programming if any AUBO i5 or other collaborative robots!
Q2.Describe your level of experience writing stack-pick programs and what applications they were for/

Requirements that applicants must meet to be eligible

US work authorizationRequired

Eligibility Questions answered when you apply

  1. 1Are you currently located in and authorized to work in the US?
  2. 2Do you have 3 years experience with programming robots in a stack-pick or rack-derack type of application.
  3. 3Do you have experience programming AUBO i5 or other brands of collaborative robots?
  4. 4Are you confident you can quickly learn this robot and write the script withing the timeframe given ?
  5. 5Are you available to start on 10.29.2025?
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