Hybrid compact sensing apparatus for adaptive robotic processes

Details Hybrid compact sensing apparatus for adaptive robotic processes Hybrid compact sensing apparatus for adaptive robotic processes

2007-10-16

2007-10-16

Black, Thomas (Department: 3661)

Data processing: generic control systems or specific application

Specific application, apparatus or process

Robot control

C700S259000, C901S041000, C901S042000, C219S121610, C219S121620, C219S121630, C219S121640, C219S121820

Reexamination Certificate

active

11730694

ABSTRACT:
A hybrid compact sensing apparatus for generating signals usable for guiding a process robot as a function of an object detected in a scene. The apparatus comprises a laser light generator, two optical sensors, one or more ultrasound sensors, and a control unit, all integrated in a same housing. The laser light generator and the optical sensors form a detection arrangement having a limited detection range compared to that of the ultrasound sensors. The control unit has a processing circuit monitoring the distance of the object measured by the ultrasound sensors, and triggering on the laser light generator and triggering use of the depth profile signals produced by the optical sensors among the signals usable for guiding the process robot when the distance measured by the ultrasound sensors falls within the limited detection range. Integration of an audio and video sensing unit to the apparatus enables remote monitoring.

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