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Showing 1 to 20 of 35 for “"Industrial robot"”.
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Industrial Robot Programming
Industrial robots play a key role in manufacturing systems. Robots are distinguished from other types of machinery mainly on the basis of their programmability and ability to be adaptable to different tasks. The use of computer control to achieve desired flexibility implies that software issues for …
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Research on hybrid manufacturing using industrial robot
"The applications of using industrial robots in hybrid manufacturing overcome many restrictions of the conventional manufacturing methods, such as small part building size, long building period, and limited material choices. However, some problems such as the uneven distribution of motion accuracy …
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Feasibility of using an industrial robot with the LODOX technology
DebTech Pty(LTD), a subsidiary of De Beers South Africa, has designed a low dosage digital X-ray machine called LODOX. This innovative machine has been commissioned in Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town, South Africa. It is capable of performing standard radiological scans, producing high quality …
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Recognition of Human Activities in Hybrid Teamwork with Industrial Robot Systems
… forms of hybrid teamwork between humans and robots with significant implications for operators. Hybrid teamwork refers to the interaction of operators and robot systems in order to complete a work task in a robot cell. Cells are coherent environments that include robot systems with …
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Topics in Machining with Industrial Robot Manipulators and Optimal Motion Control
… are considered in this thesis: Machining with industrial robot manipulators and optimal motion control of robots and vehicles. The motivation for research on the first subject is the need for flexible and accurate production processes employing industrial robots as their main component. The …
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A microprocessor based development system for the P-50 industrial robot
With the current interest in the control of robots, the need for an industrial robot as a research tool has become preeminent. This thesis presents the concepts and the design for a microprocessor based development system for the P-50 Process Robot, in an effort to convert it into a Robot Control …
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Forecasting quality in robotic controller supply chain
Between 2017 and 2019, industrial robot installations are estimated to increase by 13% on average per year. As the industrial robot market has grown, so too have customer demands. Many industrial robot manufacturers are in a position to capture this growth by improving in on-time delivery, quality …
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Accuracy Improvement in Robotic Milling Through Data-Driven Modelling and Control
Six degree of freedom (6-dof) articulated arm industrial robots are promising candidates for aerospace machining operations such as milling due to their low-cost and large workspace compared to Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine tools. However, the instantaneous position accuracy of …
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High-Speed Vision and Force Feedback for Motion-Controlled Industrial Manipulators
… as useful sensors for different applications in robotics. This thesis considers a number of dynamic visual tracking and control problems, as well as the integration of these techniques with contact force control. Different topics ranging from basic theory to system implementation and applications …
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Robotics for nuclear waste handling
… development of the control system of a dual arm industrial robot. A controller for the position control of unconstrained robot arm is also presented. System architecture, hardware configuration and software development are discussed in detail; The experimental set-up consists Remotec's RM-10A …
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Application of the ISO 9283 standard to test repeatability of the Baxter robot
Industrial robots are becoming more cost-efficient and safer to work with. Rethink Robotics has created an industrial robot called Baxter that is less expensive and more compliant. Unfortunately, while Rethink has an accuracy specification for Baxter, there is some confusion about the repeatability …
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Development of a user interface for processing geometric data from off-the-shelf CAD packages, and motion planning for YAMAHA Zeta-1 deburring robot
… of an interface to generate tool path for robot manipulators from CAD database. In engineering practice, CAD (Computer-Aided Design) has been utilized in different ways. Some utilize it to produce drawings and document designs. Some may employ it as a visual tool by generating shaded image …
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An industrial palletizing system for industrial robots
… to set up an automated system for the use of industrial robots in frequently changing palletizing applications. The system consists of an industrial robot (IBM Manufacturing System 7545), an IBM PC, a gripper carousel storage system, a quick-change mechanism, and a robot gripper. The system is …
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Multi-Axis Material Extrusion Additive Manufacturing of Continuous Carbon Fiber Composites
… using a complex kinematic system like an industrial robot arm that can rotate the angle of the tool relative to the part as it is printing. The objective of this work was to develop and test a tool capable of multi-axis continuous carbon fiber reinforcement, which required a dedicated …
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Accuracy-speed relationships of a robotic filament winding cell.
… the background research and the development of a robot based filament winding cell. The cell was implemented using an industrial robot (ASEA IRB 6/2) and an in-house mandrel drive mechanism, both being coordinated by a personal computer. Filament winding is a process in which continuous fibres are …
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Autonomous tactile object exploration and estimation using simple sensors
In order for robots to become more useful they must be able to adapt and operate in foreign or unpredictable environments. The goal of this thesis is to present an algorithm that will enable a robot to autonomously explore its environment by touch and then estimate the shape of objects it …
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Planar robotic mechanisms: analysis and configuration comparison
Robotic mechanisms are defined in this dissertation to be closed-loop, in-parallel actuated mechanical devices possessing several degrees-of-freedom. Parallel robotic mechanisms have recently received attention in the robotics literature as a potential alternative to the existing serial industrial …
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Nonlinear control with two complementary Lyapunov function
… variety in simulation. It was also tested on an industrial robot to provide compliant behavior. The simulated and hardware demonstrations provide a broad perspective on the algorithm’s usefulness and limitations. In comparison to the ubiquitous PID controller, the algorithm’s advantages include …
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