AI for Robotics & Automation with Chinese LLMs

Published August 2026 · Robotics Automation DeepSeek

Robotics and industrial automation systems generate massive volumes of technical documentation: robot programs, PLC logic, sensor data logs, maintenance records, safety assessments, and process specifications. Chinese LLMs like DeepSeek V4, GLM-4, and Qwen3 can process this complex engineering data to generate code, analyze failures, optimize processes, and create documentation. TokenEase's unified API provides automation engineers and system integrators with cost-effective access to these powerful models.

Why Chinese LLMs for Robotics?
Chinese LLMs demonstrate strong performance on structured technical data, code generation, and logical reasoning tasks essential for robotics programming and automation engineering. Their cost advantage enables high-volume processing of sensor data, log files, and technical documentation that would be prohibitively expensive with Western APIs.

1. Robot Program Generation & Optimization

Generate and optimize robot motion programs from task descriptions, workpiece specifications, and cell layout constraints.

import requests

def generate_robot_program(task_description, robot_model, workpiece_specs, cell_constraints, safety_requirements):
    response = requests.post(
        "https://tokenease.io/v1/chat/completions",
        headers={"Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_TOKENEASE_API_KEY"},
        json={
            "model": "deepseek-v4",
            "messages": [
                {"role": "system", "content": "You are a robotics engineer. Generate robot programs in the specified robot language (RAPID, KRL, Fanuc TP, etc.). Include safety checks, collision avoidance, and cycle time optimization. Comment code extensively."},
                {"role": "user", "content": f"Safety: {safety_requirements}\nCell: {cell_constraints}\nWorkpiece: {workpiece_specs}\nRobot: {robot_model}\nTask:\n{task_description}\n\nGenerate program."}
            ]
        }
    )
    return response.json()["choices"][0]["message"]["content"]

task = "Pick aluminum housing from inbound conveyor, place in CNC fixture, signal cycle start, wait for completion signal, remove finished part, place on outbound conveyor. Cycle time target: <45 seconds."
robot = "ABB IRB 2600, 6-axis, payload 20kg, reach 1.65m, RAPID language"
workpiece = "Aluminum housing, 2.5kg, dimensions 300x200x150mm, fragile sealing surface on top face, must maintain orientation"
cell = "Inbound conveyor: 800mm height, parts at 500mm spacing. CNC fixture: 1200mm height, 400mm from robot base. Outbound conveyor: 900mm height, 600mm from fixture. Robot mounted on pedestal, base at 300mm height."
safety = "Light curtain at cell entrance. E-stop accessible from operator station. Part present sensors on both conveyors. Force limit 50N during pick/place."
program = generate_robot_program(task, robot, workpiece, cell, safety)

2. PLC Logic Generation & Troubleshooting

Generate PLC ladder logic or structured text from process descriptions, and troubleshoot existing logic from fault descriptions.

def generate_plc_logic(process_description, i_o_list, safety_interlocks, plc_platform):
    response = requests.post(
        "https://tokenease.io/v1/chat/completions",
        headers={"Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_TOKENEASE_API_KEY"},
        json={
            "model": "qwen3-235b",
            "messages": [
                {"role": "system", "content": f"You are a PLC programmer. Generate {plc_platform} code from process descriptions. Include safety interlocks, fault handling, and diagnostic comments. Follow IEC 61131-3 standards."},
                {"role": "user", "content": f"Platform: {plc_platform}\nInterlocks: {safety_interlocks}\nI/O:\n{i_o_list}\nProcess:\n{process_description}\n\nGenerate PLC logic."}
            ]
        }
    )
    return response.json()["choices"][0]["message"]["content"]

process = """
Automated bottle filling station:
1. Bottle present sensor triggers filling sequence
2. Filling valve opens for 3.5 seconds (500ml fill)
3. Level sensor verifies fill (must detect liquid within 5 seconds of valve open)
4. Capping actuator extends for 2 seconds
5. Cap presence sensor verifies capping
6. Conveyor advances to next station
7. If any step fails, stop and alarm
"""
io = """
DI: BottlePresent (I0.0), LevelSensor (I0.1), CapPresent (I0.2), EStop (I0.3)
DO: FillValve (Q0.0), CapActuator (Q0.1), Conveyor (Q0.2), AlarmHorn (Q0.3)
AI: FillPressure (AIW0) - must be >2.5 bar during fill
"""
interlocks = "E-stop immediately stops all outputs. Conveyor must not run if guard door open (DI I0.4). Fill valve must not open if no bottle present."
platform = "Siemens S7-1200, TIA Portal, Ladder Logic (LAD)"
plc = generate_plc_logic(process, io, interlocks, platform)

3. Sensor Data Interpretation & Anomaly Detection

Analyze sensor logs and diagnostic data to identify anomalies, predict failures, and recommend maintenance actions.

def analyze_sensor_data(sensor_readings, system_context, normal_operating_ranges, anomaly_history):
    response = requests.post(
        "https://tokenease.io/v1/chat/completions",
        headers={"Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_TOKENEASE_API_KEY"},
        json={
            "model": "glm-4-plus",
            "messages": [
                {"role": "system", "content": "Analyze industrial sensor data to identify anomalies, diagnose root causes, and recommend maintenance or operational adjustments. Consider sensor cross-correlations and process relationships."},
                {"role": "user", "content": f"History: {anomaly_history}\nRanges: {normal_operating_ranges}\nContext: {system_context}\nData:\n{sensor_readings}\n\nAnalyze and recommend."}
            ]
        }
    )
    return response.json()["choices"][0]["message"]["content"]

readings = """
2026-08-22 08:00: Motor current 12.5A (normal 10-12A), Vibration X: 3.2 mm/s (normal <4), Vibration Y: 2.8 mm/s (normal <4), Temperature: 68C (normal <75)
2026-08-22 08:15: Motor current 14.2A, Vibration X: 5.1 mm/s, Vibration Y: 4.6 mm/s, Temperature: 72C
2026-08-22 08:30: Motor current 15.8A, Vibration X: 7.8 mm/s, Vibration Y: 6.9 mm/s, Temperature: 78C
2026-08-22 08:45: Motor current 16.5A, Vibration X: 9.2 mm/s, Vibration Y: 8.1 mm/s, Temperature: 82C
"""
context = "CNC spindle motor, 15kW, 12,000 RPM max. Currently running 8,000 RPM milling operation. Last bearing replacement: 14 months ago. Last maintenance: 3 months ago (cleaned, lubricated)."
ranges = "Normal: Current 10-12A, Vibration X/Y <4 mm/s, Temp <75C. Warning: Current >13A, Vibration >5 mm/s, Temp >75C. Alarm: Current >15A, Vibration >8 mm/s, Temp >80C."
history = "Bearing degradation in similar motors typically shows: current increase first, then vibration increase, then temperature rise. Motor replaced at 18 months average due to bearing wear in this application."
anomaly = analyze_sensor_data(readings, context, ranges, history)

4. Safety Risk Assessment & Documentation

Generate safety risk assessments and documentation for robotic cells following ISO 10218 and ANSI/RIA standards.

def generate_safety_assessment(cell_description, robot_specifications, hazards_identified, mitigation_measures, applicable_standards):
    response = requests.post(
        "https://tokenease.io/v1/chat/completions",
        headers={"Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_TOKENEASE_API_KEY"},
        json={
            "model": "kimi-k2",
            "messages": [
                {"role": "system", "content": "Generate robot safety risk assessments following ISO 10218-1/2 and ANSI/RIA R15.06. Include hazard identification, risk estimation, risk reduction measures, and residual risk assessment."},
                {"role": "user", "content": f"Standards: {applicable_standards}\nMitigations: {mitigation_measures}\nHazards: {hazards_identified}\nRobot: {robot_specifications}\nCell:\n{cell_description}\n\nGenerate assessment."}
            ]
        }
    )
    return response.json()["choices"][0]["message"]["content"]

cell = "Collaborative welding cell: Human operator loads fixtures, robot performs MIG welding. Shared workspace during loading, robot operates autonomously during welding. Cell size 4x3m, fenced perimeter with interlocked gate."
robot = "FANUC CR-15iA collaborative robot, payload 15kg, reach 1,449mm, equipped with force/torque sensing, speed limited to 250mm/s in collaborative mode"
hazards = "Crushing between robot and fixture, welding arc flash, hot metal spatter, fumes, unexpected robot motion during loading, trapped by robot in workspace"
mitigations = "Force limiting to 150N, safety-rated monitored stop, protective fencing with interlocks, welding curtains, fume extraction, PPE requirements, two-hand enable for operator"
standards = "ISO 10218-1:2011, ISO 10218-2:2011, ANSI/RIA R15.06-2012, ISO/TS 15066:2016"
safety = generate_safety_assessment(cell, robot, hazards, mitigations, standards)

5. Process Documentation & Work Instructions

Generate detailed work instructions, setup procedures, and changeover documentation from engineering specifications and process requirements.

def generate_work_instruction(process_specification, equipment_list, quality_requirements, operator_skill_level):
    response = requests.post(
        "https://tokenease.io/v1/chat/completions",
        headers={"Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_TOKENEASE_API_KEY"},
        json={
            "model": "deepseek-v4",
            "messages": [
                {"role": "system", "content": "Generate clear, step-by-step manufacturing work instructions. Include safety warnings, quality checks, setup procedures, and troubleshooting guidance. Use visual language where appropriate."},
                {"role": "user", "content": f"Skill: {operator_skill_level}\nQuality: {quality_requirements}\nEquipment: {equipment_list}\nProcess:\n{process_specification}\n\nGenerate work instruction."}
            ]
        }
    )
    return response.json()["choices"][0]["message"]["content"]

spec = "Automated assembly station: Install circuit board into housing, insert 4 screws, apply adhesive sealant, perform functional test, apply barcode label. Changeover from Product A to Product B: housing size changes (150mm to 180mm), screw positions change, test parameters change."
equipment = "ABB IRB 1200 robot, Desoutter screwdrivers (4x), Nordson adhesive dispenser, Keysight functional tester, Zebra barcode printer"
quality = "Screw torque: 2.5 +/- 0.2 Nm. Adhesive bead: 2mm width, continuous, no gaps. Functional test: all 12 test points pass within +/- 5% tolerance. Barcode readable by scanner."
skill = "Level 2 operators: trained on robot cell operation, 6+ months experience, authorized for changeover procedures"
instruction = generate_work_instruction(spec, equipment, quality, skill)

6. Failure Mode Analysis & Root Cause Documentation

Analyze failure reports, maintenance data, and process logs to identify root causes and document corrective actions.

def analyze_failure_mode(failure_description, process_data, maintenance_history, design_specifications, previous_occurrences):
    response = requests.post(
        "https://tokenease.io/v1/chat/completions",
        headers={"Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_TOKENEASE_API_KEY"},
        json={
            "model": "qwen3-235b",
            "messages": [
                {"role": "system", "content": "Analyze automation system failures using structured problem-solving methods (5-Why, Fishbone, FMEA). Identify root causes, assess systemic issues, and recommend corrective and preventive actions."},
                {"role": "user", "content": f"Previous: {previous_occurrences}\nDesign: {design_specifications}\nMaintenance: {maintenance_history}\nProcess: {process_data}\nFailure:\n{failure_description}\n\nAnalyze and recommend."}
            ]
        }
    )
    return response.json()["choices"][0]["message"]["content"]

failure = "Robot intermittently drops parts during pick operation. Occurs approximately 1 in 50 cycles. No clear pattern - random throughout shift. Vacuum gripper pressure shows normal during operation."
process = "Pick from vibratory bowl feeder, transfer 300mm to fixture, place with 0.1mm accuracy. Cycle time 4.2 seconds. Vacuum grip: 2x suction cups, 400mm diameter, -0.6 bar vacuum."
maintenance = "Vacuum pump serviced 2 months ago. Suction cups replaced 1 month ago. No issues found during last preventive maintenance. Vacuum sensor calibrated 3 months ago."
design = "Part weight: 45g, smooth surface (no texture), slightly oily from upstream machining. Gripper design: 2-point contact, vacuum cups positioned at center of gravity. Safety factor: 3x part weight."
previous = "Similar issue occurred 6 months ago: resolved by cleaning suction cups (oil buildup). Issue returned 3 weeks ago after new machining supplier introduced."
rca = analyze_failure_mode(failure, process, maintenance, design, previous)

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