Computational intelligence for high-precision industrial robots

Summary form only given. ABB has launched its fifth generation robot controller, the IRC5. The basic motion control of the IRC5 controller includes the TrueMove and QuickMove functionality for best possible production rate and quality. In addition to this, the MultiMove function enables new production concepts and more cost-effective solutions. To penetrate new market segments, ease-of-use, high precision and cost-effectiveness are important factors. The availability of low-cost computational power and, in some cases, sensor integration enables the use of cost-effective industrial robots for high-precision tasks.