Method and system for object tracking in robotic vision guidance

    公开(公告)号:US11370124B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-06-28

    申请号:US16856508

    申请日:2020-04-23

    Applicant: ABB Schweiz AG

    Abstract: A system and method for predicting the location at which a feature that is being tracked during a robotic assembly operation will be located within one or more images captured by a vision device. A vision device can be mounted to a robot such that the location of the vision device as the robot moves can be known or determined. In the event of an interruption of the tracking of the feature by the vision device as the corresponding workpiece is moving, the location of the feature relative to a vision device can be predicted, such as, via use of current or past historical movement information for the feature and/or the associated workpiece. Using the predicted location of the feature and the known location of the vision device, the location at which the feature will be located in an image(s) captured by the vision device can be predicted.

    RECOVERY SYSTEM AND METHOD USING MULTIPLE SENSOR INPUTS

    公开(公告)号:US20210323158A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-10-21

    申请号:US16851928

    申请日:2020-04-17

    Applicant: ABB Schweiz AG

    Abstract: A system and method for automatic recovery from a failure in a robotic assembly operation using multiple sensor input. Moreover, following detection of an error in an assembly operation from data provided by a first sensor, a recovery plan can be executed, and, if successful, a reattempt at the failed assembly operation can commence. The assembly stage during which the error occurred can be detected by a second sensor that is different from the first sensor. Identification of the assembly stage can assist with determining the recovery plan, as well as identifying the assembly operation that is to be reattempted. The failure can be detected by comparing information obtained from a sensor, such as, for example, a force signature, with corresponding historical information, including historical information obtained at the identified assembly stage for prior workpieces.

    Robotic Systems and Methods Used to Update Training of a Neural Network Based upon Neural Network Outputs

    公开(公告)号:US20250128409A1

    公开(公告)日:2025-04-24

    申请号:US18570165

    申请日:2021-06-17

    Applicant: ABB Schweiz AG

    Abstract: A robotic system for use in installing final trim and assembly part includes an auto-labeling system that combines images of a primary component, such as a vehicle, with those of computer based model, where feature based object tracking methods are used to compare the two. In some forms a camera can be mounted to a moveable robot, while in other the camera can be fixed in position relative to the robot. An artificial marker can be used in some forms. Robot movement tracking can also be used. A runtime operation can utilize a deep learning network to augment feature-based object tracking to aid in initializing a pose of the vehicle as well as an aid in restoring tracking if lost.

    Automatic sensor conflict resolution for sensor fusion system

    公开(公告)号:US11548158B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-01-10

    申请号:US16851946

    申请日:2020-04-17

    Applicant: ABB Schweiz AG

    Abstract: A system and method that automatically resolves conflicts among sensor information in a sensor fusion robot system. Such methods can accommodate converging ambiguous and divergent sensor information in a manner that can allow continued, and relatively accurate, robotic operations. The processes can include handling sensor conflict via sensor prioritization, including, but not limited, prioritization based on the particular stage or segment of the assembly operation when the conflict occurs, overriding sensor data that exceeds a threshold value, and/or prioritization based on evaluations of recent sensor performance, predictions, system configuration, and/or historical information. The processes can include responding to sensor conflicts through comparisons of the accuracy of workpiece location predictions from different sensors during different assembly stages in connection with arriving at a determination of which sensor(s) is providing accurate and reliable predictions.

    System and Method to Generate Augmented Training Data for Neural Network

    公开(公告)号:US20250014322A1

    公开(公告)日:2025-01-09

    申请号:US18570721

    申请日:2021-06-17

    Applicant: ABB Schweiz AG

    Abstract: A robotic system capable of being trained with a plurality of images that are synthetically augmented from an initial image data set includes a training system toward that end. An image augmentation system includes in one form a neural network trained to generate synthetic images using a generative adversarial network which includes the ability to synthesize images having various poses with adjustments to image parameters such as light and color among potential others. In another form the image augmentation system includes a set of images projected or transformed from its original pose to a number of different poses using an affine transform, and the ability to progress across an entire dimensional space of anticipated robot movements which produce various potential poses.

    System and Method for Robotic Calibration and Tuning

    公开(公告)号:US20220410397A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-12-29

    申请号:US17772370

    申请日:2019-10-29

    Abstract: A system and method for use of artificial and nature racking features to calibrate sensors and tune a robotic control system of a sensor fusion guided robotic assembly. The artificial tracking features can have a configuration, or be at a location, that may be less susceptible to noise and error. Thus, the sensors can at least initially be calibrated, and the control system initially tuned, using the first tracking features until the sensors and control system satisfy operation performance criteria. Second tracking features, which may correspond to features on a workpiece that will be utilized in an assembly operation performed by the robot. By pre-calibrating the sensors, and pre-tuning the control system prior to calibration using the second tracking features, sensor calibration and system tuning based on the second tracking features can be attained faster and with less complexity.

    METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OBJECT TRACKING IN ROBOTIC VISION GUIDANCE

    公开(公告)号:US20210331322A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-10-28

    申请号:US16856508

    申请日:2020-04-23

    Applicant: ABB Schweiz AG

    Abstract: A system and method for predicting the location at which a feature that is being tracked during a robotic assembly operation will be located within one or more images captured by a vision device. A vision device can be mounted to a robot such that the location of the vision device as the robot moves can be known or determined. In the event of an interruption of the tracking of the feature by the vision device as the corresponding workpiece is moving, the location of the feature relative to a vision device can be predicted, such as, via use of current or past historical movement information for the feature and/or the associated workpiece. Using the predicted location of the feature and the known location of the vision device, the location at which the feature will be located in an image(s) captured by the vision device can be predicted.

    Robotic Systems and Methods Used with Installation of Component Parts

    公开(公告)号:US20240278434A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-08-22

    申请号:US18570156

    申请日:2021-06-17

    Applicant: ABB Schweiz AG

    CPC classification number: B25J9/1697 B25J9/1664 B25J11/0075

    Abstract: A robotic system for use in installing final trim and assembly part includes an auto-labeling system that combines images of a primary component, such as a vehicle, with those of computer based model, where feature based object tracking methods are used to compare the two. In some forms a camera can be mounted to a moveable robot, while in other the camera can be fixed in position relative to the robot. An artificial marker can be used in some forms. Robot movement tracking can also be used. A runtime operation can utilize a deep learning network to augment feature-based object tracking to aid in initializing a pose of the vehicle as well as an aid in restoring tracking if lost.

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