Create Targets for Pick and Place

Follow these steps to create a basic target in RoboDK for pick and place application

7.Add Pick and Place Targets:

a.Move the robot to the desired pick position.

b.Select Program → Teach Target to save the position.

c.Repeat for Pick, Retract Pick, Place, and Retract Place positions.

8.Organize the Targets:

a.Rename the targets for clarity (e.g., Approach_Pick, Pick, Place). Press F2 to rename the targets.

b.Don’t forget to create the targets under the relevant reference frames in the station tree.

9.Create the Pick target: Place the robot over the box and create a target called Pick.

Example Pick and place - Image 6

10.Create the Place target: Move the robot where you want to place the box and create a target called Place.

Example Pick and place - Image 7

11.Create the Retract targets:

a.Move the robot the Pick target and up on the Z axis.

b.Create a new target called Pick Retract.

c.Repeat with the Place target.

Example Pick and place - Image 8