Automatization of the Patch and Serter Installation System’s Sensor Transference Step

Abstract

The Patch and Serter Installation System is one of the multiple computerized systems that composes the Cell Operating System (COS) assembly lineat Medtronic Juncos Campus as part of the Project Synergy. This equipment is capable of executing three subprocess without human intervention: attaching an adhesive patch to the Synergy sensor, engaging the Synergy sensor to a serter, and inspecting the flatness of the assembly. However, manual placement of all components must be performed to trigger the automatic process. To reduce the human dependency, an opportunity to automate part of the Patch and Serter Installation System manual process was identified. As the final step of this equipment’s manual process, the Synergy sensor must be transferred from point A to point B using a vacuum drone tool. This step was optimized by replacing the vacuum tool drone with a selective compliance assembly robot arm, commonly used for assembly and/or pick-and-place applications. Key Terms ⎯ Automation, Chronic, Diabetes, Glucose.