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Method of controlling a robotic tool

US8706300B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 3, 2010
Grant dateApr 22, 2014
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Expiry dateAug 16, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05B2219/40425
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of controlling a robot system includes the steps of providing a tool supported by a moveable mechanism of the robot system, providing a workpiece supported by a holder, generating an image of the workpiece, extracting a data from the image, the data relating to a feature of the workpiece, generating a continuous three-dimensional path along the workpiece using data extracted from the image, and moving the tool along the path.

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