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Showing 1 to 20 of 49 for “"industrial robots"”.
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Control Strategies for Machining with Industrial Robots
… presents methods for improving machining with industrial robots using control, with focus on increasing positioning accuracy and controlling feed rate. The strong process forces arising during high-speed machining operations, combined with the limited stiffness of industrial robots, have …
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Optimal open-loop control of industrial robots
Thesis (M.S.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, 1983.
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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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Application Oriented Programming and Control of Industrial Robots
Efficient use of industrial robots requires a strong interplay between user level commands, the motion control system, and external equipment. It should also be possible for an experienced application engineer to tailor the motion control to a specific application in a convenient way, instead of …
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Volumetric error compensation for industrial robots and machine tools
… is constructed. In addition to machine tools, industrial robots, are also becoming popularly used in manufacturing field. However, typical robot volumetric error compensation methods only consider constant errors such as link length and assembly errors while neglecting complicated kinematic …
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Enabling methodologies for optimal coverage by multiple autonomous industrial robots
Unlike traditional industrial robots which are purpose-built for a particular repetitive application, Autonomous Industrial Robots (AIRs) are adaptable to new operating conditions or environments. An AIR is an industrial robot, with or without a mobile platform, that has the intelligence needed to …
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Topics in Machining with Industrial Robots and Optimal Control of Vehicles
… are considered in this thesis: Machining with industrial robots and optimal control of road-vehicles in critical maneuvers. 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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Real-time control of industrial robots for shape setting Nitinol rods
Most robots in industrial settings today rely on playback of precise pre-defined coordinates and do not adjust their motion using feedback from sensors. This thesis describes a system to implement real-time motion control of ABB Industrial robots through ROS (Robot Operating System), which enables …
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An Intelligent Bilateral System for Upper-limb Rehabilitation based on Industrial Robots
… in this thesis. The first one is to develop an industrial robot-based bilateral rehabilitation device for upper limbs including hardware and software, which should be capable of providing a safe and stable training environment. The second one is to develop an intelligent bilateral training …
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Automation and its impact on occupations and employment
Automation technologies such as industrial robots, artificial intelligence, and big data analytics threaten to dislocate a large number of workers, given their ability to perform many work activities. This thesis aims to give a complete overview of the effects of automation on employment and …
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A Collaborative Industrial Robotic System with Machine-Learned Trajectory Planning and Control
… mode where human collaboratively works with industrial robots is proposed, which combines the high precision, repeatability and strength of robots with the flexibility and adaptability of human workers. This thesis presents a system implementation for collaborative industrial robots that …
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EEG-based brain-computer interface for human-robot collaboration
One of the expectations for the next-generation industrial robots is to work collaboratively with humans. Collaborative robots must be able to communicate with human collaborators intelligently and seamlessly. However, industrial robots in prevalence are not good at understanding human intentions …
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Simulation modeling of material handling systems: requirements and comparative analysis
… AS/RS, conveyors, cranes, fork trucks, and industrial robots) are studied to determine attributes which require modeling consideration. Four simulation software packages (GPSS, PROMODELPC, SIMAN IV, and SLAM II) are analyzed to determine their capabilities for modeling material handling …
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Multi-scale metrology for automated non-destructive testing systems
… Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) techniques. Industrial robots provide a means of automating the inspection process due to their high dexterity and improved path planning methods.This thesis concerns using industrial robots as a method for assessing the quality of components with complex …
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On Robotic Work-Space Sensing and Control
Industrial robots are fast and accurate when working with known objects at precise locations in well-structured manufacturing environments, as done in the classical automation setting. In one sense, limited use of sensors leaves robots blind and numb, unaware of what is happening in their …
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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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Robot positioning error analysis and correction
The applicability and productivity of industrial robots have been limited partly because of positioning errors. In this thesis, two causes of positioning errors are identified: link deflection and gear transmission errors. Positioning errors due to the effect of link deflection and gear …
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Hybrid-Adaptive Switched Control for Robotic Manipulator Interacting with Arbitrary Surface Shapes Under Multi-Sensory Guidance
Industrial robots rapidly gained popularity as they can perform tasks quickly, repeatedly and accurately in static environments. However, in modern manufacturing, robots should also be able to safely interact with arbitrary objects and dynamically adapt their behavior to various situations. The …
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On Robotic Assembly using Contact Force Control and Estimation
Force sensing provides robots the capability to accomplish tasks where physical interaction with the environment is required, such as assembly. Small position uncertainties can then be corrected for by sensing the contact forces. This thesis considers the problem of force-controlled assembly, …
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Computer simulation of steady state and transient performance for permanent magnet DC motors
… outstanding performance for applications such as industrial robots, computer peripherals and automobiles. Since these motors are being used in a growing number of applications, the techniques used to model them are becoming more important in an attempt to obtain the best possible performance from …
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