A sensor used for measurements in the calibration of production robots

A sensor has been developed and successfully implemented to automate robot calibration. Its simple design makes it ideal for production environments. It works in conjunction with precision spheres that are mounted in the workplace. The positions of the spheres are measured in advance, and the sensor...

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Published in[1993] Proceedings IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation pp. 174 - 179 vol.1
Main Authors Everett, L.J., Ives, T.W.
Format Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published IEEE Comput. Soc. Press 1993
Subjects
Calibration
Mechanical sensors
Mobile robots
Position measurement
Production
Robot kinematics
Robot sensing systems
Robotics and automation
Sensor phenomena and characterization
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Summary:A sensor has been developed and successfully implemented to automate robot calibration. Its simple design makes it ideal for production environments. It works in conjunction with precision spheres that are mounted in the workplace. The positions of the spheres are measured in advance, and the sensor is positioned over them automatically and precisely. The positioning of the sensor is governed with respect to the sensor. This eliminates the problems experienced by other short range devices in that it acts digitally and without contact. Design of the sensor and its autonomous control from a PC are presented along with proven measurement tactics and results of performance tests.< >
ISBN:9780818634505
0818634502
DOI:10.1109/ROBOT.1993.291979