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Manufacturing Solution

Machine Tending
Automation

Use humanoids to load and unload CNC machines, injection molding equipment, press brakes, and other production machinery. Miradoris coordinates the humanoid, the machine cycle, and the operator.

How it works

Tending cycle

Miradoris orchestrates the complete machine tending cycle from raw material staging through quality verification. The platform synchronizes humanoid movements with machine cycles to eliminate idle time.

Unlike fixed robot arms that serve a single machine, humanoids managed by Miradoris move between machines, tending multiple stations based on cycle timing and priority. This dramatically reduces the cost per machine of automation.

Tending Cycle
1
Raw material staged
Bin or conveyor delivery
2
Humanoid loads machine
Part placement and fixture
3
Machine cycle runs
CNC, press, or mold cycle
4
Humanoid unloads part
Finished part retrieval
5
Quality check
Dimensional or visual pass
6
Route to next operation
Transport or staging
Communication

System integration

CNC / Machine Interface

OPC UA / MTConnect

Machine state, cycle status, spindle data, and door interlock signals from CNC mills, lathes, presses, and injection molding equipment.

Humanoid Control

ROS 2 / REST

Precise placement commands, gripper control, and motion sequences for loading, unloading, and part orientation.

Tool Management

REST / MQTT

Tool wear tracking, change scheduling, and inventory management for cutting tools, dies, and fixtures.

Safety Interlocks

Safety PLC / OPC UA

Door sensors, light curtains, emergency stop coordination, and safety state monitoring for machine access zones.

Capabilities

What Miradoris enables

Multi-machine tending

A single humanoid serves multiple machines, moving between them based on cycle timing. Miradoris calculates optimal schedules to minimize machine idle time.

Cycle time synchronization

The platform synchronizes humanoid movements with machine cycles. Load and unload operations are timed to begin the moment the machine cycle completes.

Tool change coordination

When tool wear thresholds are reached, Miradoris schedules tool changes during natural cycle gaps to minimize production interruption.

Part orientation and fixturing

Humanoids handle part orientation for proper fixture placement. The platform verifies correct positioning before signaling the machine to begin its cycle.

Machine utilization optimization

AI monitors utilization rates across all machines and rebalances humanoid assignments to keep equipment running at maximum capacity.

Predictive maintenance triggers

Sensor data trends are monitored for signs of degradation. Maintenance tasks are scheduled proactively before failures cause unplanned downtime.

Comparison

Approach analysis

Human Operators Only

Strengths
Flexible problem solving
No programming required
Can handle exceptions
Limitations
Fatigue and repetitive strain risk
Cannot tend multiple machines simultaneously
Shift coverage challenges
Inconsistent cycle timing

Fixed Robot Arms

Strengths
Fast and precise
High repeatability
Proven technology
Limitations
Fixed to one machine
Expensive per-station deployment
Cannot move between machines
Retooling for new parts

Miradoris + Humanoids

Recommended
Strengths
One humanoid tends multiple machines
Flexible part handling without retooling
AI-optimized scheduling across machines
Scales by adding humanoid units
Full audit trail per part and cycle
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Which CNC machines are compatible?

Miradoris integrates with any CNC machine that supports OPC UA or MTConnect protocols. This covers the majority of modern CNC mills, lathes, and machining centers. Legacy machines can be connected through protocol adapters.

Can one humanoid tend multiple machines?

Yes. This is one of the primary advantages over fixed robot arms. Miradoris calculates optimal schedules based on cycle times, travel distances, and priority levels. A single humanoid can serve 2-4 machines depending on cycle lengths and proximity.

How does Miradoris synchronize with machine cycles?

The platform monitors machine state through OPC UA or MTConnect. It knows when a cycle is about to complete and positions the humanoid in advance. The result is near-zero wait time between cycle completion and part unloading.

What happens during tool changes?

Tool wear is tracked continuously. When a change is needed, Miradoris schedules it during a natural gap between cycles. The humanoid can assist with tool changes if the machine design permits, or the platform pauses that machine while directing the humanoid to serve others.

How are part orientations verified?

The humanoid uses onboard sensors and the platform spatial engine to verify part orientation before placement. If the orientation does not match the required fixture position, the humanoid corrects it before proceeding. Misplacements are logged as quality events.

Can the system detect machine faults?

Yes. Miradoris monitors machine telemetry for anomalous patterns including unusual vibration, temperature spikes, and cycle time deviations. Faults trigger automatic alerts and the humanoid is rerouted to serve other machines while the issue is resolved.

Be among the first

We are looking for partners willing to test Miradoris in real operational environments. Early adopters get priority access to the platform at significantly reduced rates.

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