Intelligent motion control through surface scan comparison and feature recognition
US11397416B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 24, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jul 26, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 3, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/37388
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The disclosed technology relates to an intelligent motion control system that utilizes onboard sensors and processing to guide a surface manipulation machine along a path of travel on a surface, confirm a position of the machine with respect to the surface, and actuate a surface manipulation tool to achieve a desired surface profile or locate a point of interest. The system may include a first and second surface profiler that is configured to scan a surface on which the system travels and a positional sensor configured to generate positional data representing a position of the machine. The processor is configured to generate topography data based on output received from the first surface profiler, generate intermediate data based on output received from the second profiler, compare the intermediate data with the topography data to calculate an offset; and control motion of the system based on the offset.
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