Robot localization in a workspace via detection of a datum
US11366450B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 23, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jun 21, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 8, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/40577
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus and method is disclosed for determining position of a robot relative to objects in a workspace which includes the use of a camera, scanner, or other suitable device in conjunction with object recognition. The camera, etc is used to receive information from which a point cloud can be developed about the scene that is viewed by the camera. The point cloud will be appreciated to be in a camera centric frame of reference. Information about a known datum is used and compared to the point cloud through object recognition. For example, a link from a robot could be the identified datum so that, when recognized, the coordinates of the point cloud can be converted to a robot centric frame of reference since the position of the datum would be known relative to the robot.
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