Myro - painting robot prototype
A robust, industrial-grade painting robot designed with a fabricated sheet metal outer body—balancing durability, cost efficiency, and faster development timelines without compromising functionality.
Project Details
Brief, Materials, Process & Validation
Design Scope & Functional Targets
The MYRO - PAINTING ROBOT prototype project was commissioned to evaluate industrial design ergonomics, aesthetic proportions, and mechanical assembly feasibility before high-volume tooling. The brief specified an elevated brand aesthetic, intuitive operator touchpoints, and structural ribbing engineered for production manufacturability.
Engineering Materials & Surface Finishes
Fabricated using production-intent engineering materials: Plastic, Iron, . Key structural enclosures utilize vacuum-cast flame-retardant polyurethanes with custom CMF satin finishes, paired with precision CNC-machined metal fasteners and wear-resistant bushing inserts.
Model Making & Rapid Tooling Workflow
The prototyping process utilized high-precision stereolithography (SLA) 3D master prints for dimensional fit checks, followed by room-temperature vulcanizing (RTV) silicone tooling. Parts were vacuum-cast to achieve uniform wall thickness and sharp character lines, followed by hand-sanding, priming, custom metallic CMF painting, and UV-cured topcoat.
Quality Benchmarking & Ergonomics
Validation protocols included mechanical drop and vibration testing, continuous duty-cycle thermal airflow logging, parting line alignment checks under simulated operating loads, and tactile feedback evaluation across targeted user cohorts to confirm production readiness.
What We Set Out to Solve
Mold making for outer casing is highly expensive Long lead times associated with tooling development Need for quick iterations during development phase Requirement for a strong, protective outer body suitable for industrial use
How We Approached It
Strategic Process Selection Recommended sheet metal fabrication over molding Designed outer panels optimized for bending, welding, and assembly Eliminated tooling costs Enabled faster prototyping and design iterations
From Concept to Completion
The complete prototype development journey for this project.
Fabrication
Metal parts are cut and shaped as per the final design. This stage creates the full outer structure quickly and accurately.
Powder Coating
A protective coating is applied to improve durability and appearance. This gives the product a clean, uniform, and industrial finish.
Assembly
All finished parts are assembled into a complete unit. Final checks are done to ensure proper fit and readiness for use.
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