ROBOTIC ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING APPARATUSES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS

    公开(公告)号:US20170351245A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-12-07

    申请号:US15687201

    申请日:2017-08-25

    Applicant: ABB Schweiz AG

    Abstract: One exemplary embodiment is a method comprising generating robot control code from one or more files including part geometry parameters, material addition parameters, and robot system parameters. The robot control code includes instructions to control position and material output of an additive manufacturing tool adjustable over six degrees of freedom. The method includes simulating execution of the robot control code to generate a virtual part file including virtual part geometry parameters and material addition parameters, analyzing the virtual part geometry parameters and material addition parameters relative to the one or more files, and executing the robot control code with the controller to produce the part with robot system if the analyzing indicates that the virtual part satisfies one or more conditions.

    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.

    Robot localization in a workspace via detection of a datum

    公开(公告)号:US11366450B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-06-21

    申请号:US15467573

    申请日:2017-03-23

    Applicant: ABB Schweiz AG

    Abstract: Apparatus and method is disclosed for determining position of a robot relative to objects in a workspace which includes the use of a camera, scanner, or other suitable device in conjunction with object recognition. The camera, etc is used to receive information from which a point cloud can be developed about the scene that is viewed by the camera. The point cloud will be appreciated to be in a camera centric frame of reference. Information about a known datum is used and compared to the point cloud through object recognition. For example, a link from a robot could be the identified datum so that, when recognized, the coordinates of the point cloud can be converted to a robot centric frame of reference since the position of the datum would be known relative to the robot.

    Submersible drone having active ballast system

    公开(公告)号:US10583905B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-03-10

    申请号:US15834396

    申请日:2017-12-07

    Applicant: ABB Schweiz AG

    Abstract: A submersible inspection drone used for inspection can include a ballast system used to control depth of the submersible inspection drone. The submersible can be configured to communicate to a base station using a wireless transmitter and receiver. The ballast system can include a pressure vessel for storing fluid and a bag for inflating and deflating as it receives a fluid. Buoyancy of the submersible inspection drone can be provided by change in density of the pressure vessel as a compressible gas is expanded when the ballast bag is caused to inflate or deflate. A pump can be used to draw fluid from the ballast bag and store the fluid in the pressure vessel. In one form the pressure vessel can include a compressible fluid and an incompressible fluid, where the incompressible fluid is used to inflate and deflate the bag.

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