Publications / 1989 Proceedings of the 6th ISARC, San Francisco, USA

Mobile Robots - A new Generation of Production Tasks for Robots

Detlef Spee
Pages 356-363 (1989 Proceedings of the 6th ISARC, San Francisco, USA, ISSN 2413-5844)
Abstract: Mobile robots – a wide range of tasks await them – but what forms can this type of tool make? The design of the robot tools is determined by the most important functions, i.e. transporting in order to move the robot, and handling. Depending on the combination of these components mobile robots are designed for various applications and have various characteristics. The four most important combinations. - robots on rails
  • robots on monorail
  • robots on a S/R – machine
  • robots on AGVs are discussed on the basis of experience gained during the realization process. The specific characteristics of the mobile robots are presented on the basis of their fields of application. The special constructional features of the systems are discussed on the basis of the solutions arrived at for the particular system in question. Finally, a handling tool currently being developed for use on building sites is presented. A tool for the transfer of hollow concrete blocks which is currently undergoing the transformation from manipulator to automation.
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