Vision target based assembly

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1995-06-06

1997-03-04

Davis, George B.

Robots

Counterbalance

395 94, 901 31, 901 47, G06F 1546, H04N 718

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056088477

ABSTRACT:
A method is provided for assembling objects using programmable robots. The robots are each operable with three or more degrees of freedom and the method includes grasping a first object with at least one of the robots, grasping a second object with at least one other robot, robotically placing the first object in a correct location with respect to the second object, and assembling the first and second objects. The objects can also be positioned in fixtures and the correct location of one object with respect to the other can be determined with respect to the fixture. The positions of both of the robots can be determined and suitable control commands provided to these robots to affect the assembling of the objects.

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