Robotic sensor

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1984-12-04

1987-03-17

Shoop, Jr., William M.

Electricity: motive power systems

Positional servo systems

With particular 'error-detecting' means

318568, 318480, 901 47, G05B 100, G05B 1900

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046510745

ABSTRACT:
A robotic sensor incorporates an array of closely spaced force sensors which are carried on a mounting plate. The front surface of this mounting plate is brought into contact with the object under inspection. A plurality of optical fibers are attached to the rear one end; the opposite ends of the fibers are connected to optical detectors. Actuation of any of the force end of the force sensor to impinge on and reduce the light flow through a corresponding optical fiber. Analysis of the data indicating which of the optical fibers and their light output reduced will result in an analysis of the dimensions and orientation of the object.

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