Showing papers in "Industrial Robot-an International Journal in 1982"
TL;DR: In this article, the kinetic characteristics of grippers for industrial robots are studied and the authors determine the input and output force of the grippers and calculate the gripping force for different combinations of gripper's posture and workpiece orientation.
Abstract: The kinetic characteristics of grippers for industrial robots are studied. Determination of the input‐output force of grippers and calculations of gripping force for different combinations of gripper's posture and workpiece orientation are included.
26 citations
TL;DR: A method for developing the kinematic equations of motion for a six degree‐of‐freedom manipulator is presented, which can be applied to most commercially available robots.
Abstract: A method for developing the kinematic equations of motion for a six degree‐of‐freedom manipulator is presented, which can be applied to most commercially available robots. Cartesian coordinate frames are assigned to each link so that the number of transcendental and arithmetic operations needed to transform from coordinates in one frame to any other frame is minimised.
13 citations
TL;DR: The abilities and limitations of today's industrial robots are reviewed and compared to similar human parameters in this paper, where the robot abilities were determined from a survey of 282 current robot models.
Abstract: The abilities and limitations of today's industrial robots are reviewed and compared to similar human parameters. The robot abilities were determined from a survey of 282 current robot models. This discussion is held within the general framework of a skills analysis approach to robot task performance.
6 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors used different analysis methods to give predictions of cycle times within −2% to +3% for optimising selection and operating methods of robots for robot operators.
Abstract: MTM and other time measurement systems have been applied to human operators for many years. Now it is the time for robots to come under similar scrutiny. RTM uses different analysis methods to give predictions of cycle times within −2% to +3% for optimising selection and operating methods of robots.
5 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the development of CRAG's robot technology data base, ADR•l Expert System, is described and findings from the data base discussed, including the characteristics of available robots including accuracy, load carrying capacity, and application capability.
Abstract: The development of CRAG's robot technology data base, ADR‐l Expert System, is described and findings from the data base discussed. Relevant characteristics of available robots including accuracy, load carrying capacity, and application capability are reviewed and the role of data base systems for this purpose discussed.
3 citations
TL;DR: Based on the results of a social science study, the effects of the use of robots are described in this paper, where the authors present a method to evaluate the effect of using robots on human beings.
Abstract: Based on the results of a social‐science study the effects of the use of robots is described.
3 citations
TL;DR: The flexible manufacturing system now in operation at Fujitsu Fanuc has attracted much attention, particularly in the aspect use of an industrial robot combined with a CNC machine to form an unmanned machining operation.
Abstract: The flexible manufacturing system now in operation at Fujitsu Fanuc has attracted much attention, particularly in the aspect use of an industrial robot combined with a CNC machine to form an unmanned machining operation.
1 citations
TL;DR: Some robot makers look for new applications, while others seek overseas partners, but demand for more of the same robots continues as mentioned in this paper, and some robot makers are looking for overseas partners.
Abstract: Some robot makers look for new applications, while others seek overseas partners, but demand for more of the same robots continues.
1 citations
TL;DR: Based on a leading-edge technique analysis the diffusion of industrial robots in Sweden during the 70's and a forecast for the 80's is described in this article, where the actual use of robots and NC-machines in small-batch manufacturing and barriers as well as policies for promoting a wide diffusion of robots are discussed.
Abstract: Based on a leading‐edge technique analysis the diffusion of industrial robots in Sweden during the 70's and a forecast for the 80's is described. The actual use of robots and NC‐machines in small‐batch manufacturing and barriers as well as policies for promoting a wide diffusion of robots are discussed.
1 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the market growth, the structure of applications, the marketing, and the buyer behaviour are described, and compared to the UK situation, and some future trends are also discussed.
Abstract: Sweden is one of the countries most densely populated by industrial robots. In this article, the market growth, the structure of applications, the marketing, and the buyer behaviour are described, and compared to the UK situation. Some future trends are also discussed.
1 citations
TL;DR: The design and implementation of microprocessor‐based hardware and software modules developed to control a range of workhandling equipment are described.
Abstract: The design and implementation of microprocessor‐based hardware and software modules developed to control a range of workhandling equipment are described.
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TL;DR: A large variety of robots are used in the forge and foundry industries as discussed by the authors, but no clear pattern of application has emerged but this is likely to change in the years ahead.
Abstract: A large variety of robots are used in the forge and foundry industries. As yet no clear pattern of application has emerged but this is likely to change in the years ahead.