Title :
An integrated system for intelligent seam tracking in robotic welding. II. Design and implementation
Author :
Nayak, Nitin ; Ray, Asok
Author_Institution :
IBM, Austin, TX, USA
Abstract :
For pt.I see ibid., p.1904-9 (1990). The design and implementation issues for ARTIST (adaptive real-time intelligent seam tracker), which is essentially a microcomputer-based single-pass system characterized by the absence of an additional teaching phase, are addressed. ARTIST uses a welding torch and a laser-ranging sensor mounted on the end-effector of a six-axis robot. Sources of error that could potentially contribute to inaccuracy in the seam tracking process are discussed. Suggestions are also made for enhancing the performance and applicability of ARTIST for welding automation
Keywords :
adaptive control; computerised control; industrial robots; learning systems; microcomputer applications; position control; welding; ARTIST; adaptive real-time intelligent seam tracker; integrated system; intelligent seam tracking; laser-ranging sensor; microcomputer-based single-pass system; robotic welding; teaching phase; welding torch; Control systems; Education; Intelligent robots; Intelligent sensors; Intelligent systems; Laser theory; Robot sensing systems; Robotics and automation; Sensor phenomena and characterization; Welding;
Conference_Titel :
Robotics and Automation, 1990. Proceedings., 1990 IEEE International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Cincinnati, OH
Print_ISBN :
0-8186-9061-5
DOI :
10.1109/ROBOT.1990.126285
