Robotic manufacturing and assembly with relative radio positioning using radio based location determination
US6898484B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 1, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 24, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 1, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/33192
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Global positioning system inputs are used in a manufacturing process where location of a work piece relative to a robotic manipulator is input into a control system. The manipulator is located and tracked by using “GPS” signals, as is an associated work piece. Radio signal based position indicators associated with work pieces transmit work piece location and status. In some embodiments manipulator locations are sensed by position indicators associated with manipulators and signals relating to the position of the manipulators are transmitted to the control system. The control system controls the manipulator and may also control material handling equipment for the transport of work pieces.
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