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Robot-conveyor calibration method, robot system and control system

US11511435B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 22, 2017
Grant dateNov 29, 2022
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Expiry dateJan 16, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB25J9/1697
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for calibrating a robot coordinate system of a robot with a conveyor coordinate system of a movable conveyor member, the method including providing a sensor configured to detect positions of the robot in a non-contact manner; detecting a position of the robot when the conveyor member is positioned at a first operating position; detecting a position of the robot and/or of the conveyor member by the sensor in the sensor coordinate system when the conveyor member is positioned at a second operating position different from the first operating position; and determining a relationship between the robot coordinate system and the conveyor coordinate system based on at least one detected position of the robot in the sensor coordinate system. A robot system and a control system are also provided.

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