Method for automatically handling, assembling and working on obj

Details Method for automatically handling, assembling and working on obj Method for automatically handling, assembling and working on obj

Filed on

1985-03-19

Date issued

1987-04-07

Examiner

Goldberg, Howard N.

Patent Class

Metal working

SubClass

Method of mechanical manufacture

SubSubClass

With testing or indicating

Other Related Categories

29702, 29709, B23Q 1700, B23Q 1500, B23P 2100

Type

Patent

Status

active

Patent number

046549498

Description

ABSTRACT:
Method and apparatus are disclosed for determining the position and attitude of objects, together with robotic systems employing same, and methods of targeting objects for such purposes.
Particularly of interest is the application to continuous conveyors, particularly in the process of automobile manufacture.

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Bowerman & Kearns, "Video Target Locator", 5th International Symposium on Industrial Robots, pp. 487-492, Sep. 1975.

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