Shaik, AABright, GXu, WL2009-03-162009-03-162007-01Shaik, AA, Bright, G and Xu, WL. 2007. Mechatronic sensor system for robots and automated machines. International Conference on Competitive Manufacturing (COMA 2007), Stellenbosch, South Africa, 31 January - 2 February, pp 6.0-7972-1164-0http://hdl.handle.net/10204/3211International Conference on Competitive Manufacturing (COMA 2007), Stellenbosch, South Africa, 31 January - 2 February 2007Flex-Picker robots, as well as many automated multi-axis machines, operate under overall "open loop" control. The exact position in space of the end effecter or tool head is not sensed directly. The software controlling the robot or automated machine makes a calculated estimate of where the tool-head should be. This is often achieved by monitoring sensors on axes that track linear translation and rotations of shafts or gears. For low precision applications this system is appropriate. However positional errors can occur. This method may not be suitable for high precision robots and automated machine tools. There exists a need for a sensor system that is capable of acquiring the exact spatial coordinates of the tool point or end effectors directlyenFlex-PickerSensor systemLaserMechatronic sensor systemsRobotCOMA 2007Competitive manufacturingConference PresentationShaik, A., Bright, G., & Xu, W. (2007). Mechatronic sensor system for robots and automated machines. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/3211Shaik, AA, G Bright, and WL Xu. "Mechatronic sensor system for robots and automated machines." (2007): http://hdl.handle.net/10204/3211Shaik A, Bright G, Xu W, Mechatronic sensor system for robots and automated machines; 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/3211 .TY - Conference Presentation AU - Shaik, AA AU - Bright, G AU - Xu, WL AB - Flex-Picker robots, as well as many automated multi-axis machines, operate under overall "open loop" control. The exact position in space of the end effecter or tool head is not sensed directly. The software controlling the robot or automated machine makes a calculated estimate of where the tool-head should be. This is often achieved by monitoring sensors on axes that track linear translation and rotations of shafts or gears. For low precision applications this system is appropriate. However positional errors can occur. This method may not be suitable for high precision robots and automated machine tools. There exists a need for a sensor system that is capable of acquiring the exact spatial coordinates of the tool point or end effectors directly DA - 2007-01 DB - ResearchSpace DP - CSIR KW - Flex-Picker KW - Sensor system KW - Laser KW - Mechatronic sensor systems KW - Robot KW - COMA 2007 KW - Competitive manufacturing LK - https://researchspace.csir.co.za PY - 2007 SM - 0-7972-1164-0 T1 - Mechatronic sensor system for robots and automated machines TI - Mechatronic sensor system for robots and automated machines UR - http://hdl.handle.net/10204/3211 ER -