Atlas Copco, Mimic
Atlas Copco, Mimic
Brand Collaboration
Concept, 2026, Sweden
Brand Collaboration
Concept, 2026, Sweden
A brief look into the next generation machine assisted screw-driving system for assembly plants; it must be adaptable to existing co-bot platforms and incorporate Atlas Copco’s micro-torque portfolio.
A brief look into the next generation machine assisted screw-driving system for assembly plants; it must be adaptable to existing co-bot platforms and incorporate Atlas Copco’s micro-torque portfolio.
Why
Why
Current co-bot automation solutions in the assembly industry lack speed and critical decision making that humans have originally dominated in, automation replaces instead of empowering.
Current co-bot automation solutions in the assembly industry lack speed and critical decision making that humans have originally dominated in, automation replaces instead of empowering.
What
What
What if we shifted autonomy from co-bots and gave power and control back to the humans?
What if we shifted autonomy from co-bots and gave power and control back to the humans?
How
How
The mimic introduces micro-automation protocols on device to aid the user in a faster, more accurate screwing operation, while keeping user strain minimum.
The mimic introduces micro-automation protocols on device to aid the user in a faster, more accurate screwing operation, while keeping user strain minimum.
Process
Process
The earliest and the bulkiest prototype developed for proof of concept.
The earliest and the bulkiest prototype developed for proof of concept.
The final sketch that locked the mechanism and character in place before CAD and styling.
The final sketch that locked the mechanism and character in place before CAD and styling.
Output
Output
“The Mimic is a dance between rigid robotic movements and human intricacy. A symbiotic relationship between man and machine.”
“The Mimic is a dance between rigid robotic movements and human intricacy. A symbiotic relationship between man and machine.”
