Preparing the published article.
Measuring Robot Cycle Time Properly
Cycle time is the full work step, not the rated speed.
How to measure
Time the complete step, including pick, travel, process, place and any waiting for fixture actions or safety signals. Take several consecutive measurements and use the stable value.
What affects it
Path length and posture changes, acceleration settings, fixture action time, vision processing, and coordination with upstream and downstream stations.
Recommendation
Agree the acceptance method with the supplier under continuous operation rather than a single demonstration.