Robot system and coupling method
US11267123B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 15, 2019 |
| Grant date | Mar 8, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 1, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R12/62
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A robot system that performs work of coupling a cable to a connector provided on a board, includes a robot in which a gripping unit that grips the cable and a force detection unit that detects a force acting on the gripping unit are provided, and a robot control apparatus that controls the robot, wherein the robot control apparatus controls the robot to perform a conveyance action for the gripping unit to grip the cable with a first gripping force and convey the cable onto the board, a correction action for the gripping unit to grip the cable with a second gripping force and correct a posture of the cable based on the force acting by pressing the cable against the connector, and an insertion action for the gripping unit to grip the cable with a third gripping force and insert the cable into the connector.
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