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The ability to calculate rigid-body transformations between arbitrary coordinate systems (i.e., registration) is an invaluable tool in robotics. This effort builds upon previous work by investigating strategies for improving the registration accuracy
The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is developing performance metrics for collaborative robotic systems for smart manufacturing applications. Using a suite of sensor platforms, feedback mechanisms, and novel test artifacts, NIST
The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is developing new metrology toward the evaluation and assurance of collaborative robot performance in next- generation manufacturing. A significant research thrust along these lines involves
Nithyananda Bhat Kumbla, Jeremy Marvel, Satyandra K. Gupta
High volume manufacturing use custom made fixtures during assembly operations. Small volume manufacturing cannot use fixtures in order to keep setup time and production cost low. The performance of the task in fixture-less assemblies depends on the
Mobile manipulators are being marketed around the world as single manufacturer systems (i.e., robot arm and vehicle manufactured by the same organization) and as independent robot arms, from a different manufacturer and integrated with automatic guided
Ariyan M. Kabir, Krishnanand N. Kaipa, Jeremy Marvel, Satyandra K. Gupta
This paper presents planning algorithms for robotic cleaning of stains on non-planar surfaces. Access to different portions of the stain may require frequent repositioning and reorienting of the object. Some portions with prominent stain may require
Nithyananda B. Kumbla, Shantanu Thakar, Krishnanand N. Kaipa, Jeremy Marvel, Satyandra K. Gupta
Robotic bin picking requires using a perception system to estimate the posture of parts in the bin. The selected singulation plan should be robust with respect to perception uncertainties. If the estimated posture is significantly different from the actual
Stephen B. Balakirsky, Craig I. Schlenoff, Sandro R. Fiorini, Signe Redfield, Marcos Barreto, Hirenkumar Nakawala, Joel L. Carbonera, Larisa Soldatova, Julita Bermejo-Alonso, Fatima Maikore, Paulo J. Goncalves, Elena D. Momi, S. Veera Ragavan, Tamas Haidegger
Ontologies serve robotics in many ways, particularly in describing and driving autonomous functions. These functions are built around robot tasks. The goal of a recently established international study group is to develop a knowledge representation that
Anthony Downs, William Harrison, Craig I. Schlenoff
Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have developed a set of draft standard test methods for measuring and promoting software agility in industrial robots. These test methods are being used as the basis for an upcoming
As robot systems become increasingly prevalent in manufacturing environments, the need for improved accuracy continues to grow. Recent accuracy improvements have greatly enhanced automotive and aerospace manufacturing capabilities, including high-precision
Manufacturing operations are typically complex, especially when considering industrial robot systems. The execution of robot-driven tasks requires the integration of multiple layers of hardware and software. The development and integration of monitoring
Robot calibration and performance will degrade if proper maintenance isn't performed. There have been challenges for manufacturers to optimize the maintenance strategy and minimize unexpected shutdowns. Prognostics and health management (PHM) can be
Background: Wireless technology has great appeals to many manufacturers, in this case industrial automation systems, which include process control, discrete manufacturing, safety systems, and building automation. Applying wireless sensing and control