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Industrial robot and a method for controlling an industrial robot

US10005184B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 30, 2015
Grant dateJun 26, 2018
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Expiry dateMay 9, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S901/46
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An industrial robot and control system including a high degree of cooperation between a human operator and the robot for increased safety. In an automatic operation mode, at least a first detection device detects the presence of a foreign body in the robot working area and the control system places the robot in a safe automatic operating mode. A second and third detection devices may be employed to detect possible impacts with the robot.

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