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Automated waste canister docking and emplacement using a sensor-based intelligent controller; Yucca Mountain Site Characterization Project

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/140803· OSTI ID:140803

A sensor-based intelligent control system is described that utilizes a multiple degree-of-freedom robotic system for the automated remote manipulation and precision docking of large payloads such as waste canisters. Computer vision and ultrasonic proximity sensing are used to control the automated precision docking of a large object with a passive target cavity. Real-time sensor processing and model-based analysis are used to control payload position to a precision of {plus_minus} 0.5 millimeter.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-76DP00789
OSTI ID:
140803
Report Number(s):
SAND--91-0558; ON: DE92019801
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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