The tenth edition of Lubmat Congress, an event organized by Tekniker, saw our Mecoil experts presenting the ASSIST Project: an automation framework for the Spectroil 100 Rotating Disc Electrode (RDE) spectrometer based on a 6-axis collaborative robotic system.
The Project
The ASSIST Project is an automation framework for the Spectroil 100 Rotating Disc Electrode (RDE) spectrometer based on a 6-axis collaborative robotic system.
By integrating an AI-driven Computer Vision subsystem and a dedicated calibration interface, the system achieves sub-millimetric positioning accuracy and real-time consumable verification. The robotic system manages the sequential installation of disc electrodes, rod electrodes, and oil cuvettes through optimized “Macro-Movement” libraries.
The primary outcome is a significant decrease in manual labor, with an improved repeatability and reduced operator exposure to potentially harsh working conditions. Validation trials conducted in industrial environments confirm the robustness of the approach.
Furthermore, the system preserves the intrinsic environmental advantages of RDE spectroscopy, with direct sample analysis without chemical solvents or argon gas, representing a sustainable “green” alternative to Inductively Coupled Plasma-based techniques.
Project Paper: LUBMAT_2026_Mecoil