Workbench system
US11717972B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 28, 2021 |
| Grant date | Aug 8, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 28, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/40202
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A workbench system comprising: a workbench; a multi-axis robot; a visible light projector; and a controller; wherein the workbench and the robot are located in a common workspace; the controller is configured to: determine a movement operation for the robot; and, using the determined movement operation, control the visible light projector to project a visible light indication onto at least one of a surface of the workbench and a surface of the workspace; the visible light indication indicates a limited area of the workbench and/or workspace, the limited area corresponding to a limited volume of space; and the movement operation is such that, if the robot performs the movement operation, the robot moves entirely within only the limited volume of space.
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