A microprocessor-based controller has been developed that continuously monitors and adjusts the gripping force applied by a special two-finger gripper. This computerized force sensing gripper system enables the end effector gripping action to be independently detected and corrected. The gripping force applied to a manipulated object is real-time monitored for problem situations, situations which can occur during both planned and errant robot arm manipulation. When unspecified force conditions occur at the gripper, the gripping force controller initiates specific reactions to cause dynamic corrections to the continuously variable gripping action. The force controller for this intelligent gripper has been interfaced to the controller of an industrial robot. The gripper and robot controllers communicate to accomplish the successful completion of normal gripper operations as well as unexpected hazardous situations. An example of an unexpected gripping condition would be the sudden deformation of the object being manipulated by the robot. The capabilities of the interfaced gripper-robot system to apply workstation safety measures (e.g., stop the robot) when these unexpected gripping effects occur have been assessed.
Integration of a Computerized Two-Finger Gripper for Robot Workstation Safety
1988
4 pages
Report
No indication
English
Robotics/Robots , Job Environment , Industrial Safety Engineering , Control Systems & Control Theory , Control systems design , End effectors , Pressure sensors , Robots , Safety factors , Workstations , Computer techniques , Remote control , Systems integration , Applications programs (Computers) , Control equipment , Manipulators
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