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Robot trajectory control including emergency evacuation path system and method

US7627394B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 2005
Grant dateDec 1, 2009
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Expiry dateSep 10, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05B2219/50109
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A system and process is provided for controlling a robot path of a robot including providing a main path for movement of the robot based on path data having points along the main path and providing a safe evacuation path from each point in the main path to get to a safe position. The main path is formed with safety evacuation path considerations in mind such that along any point on ride path the robot can be safely moved to a safety point or to the unload position or safe position.

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