Embedding knowledge in robot controllers

Journal Article · Wed Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 1994 · Mechanical Engineering; (United States)

OSTI ID:7246351

Puttre, M

This article reports that finding the right robot for a task and programming it remain key issues facing the industry. Developers, meanwhile, are striving to embed more applications knowledge in robot controllers using high-level languages and autonomy. Although robot components such as motors, arms, and sensors have become highly advanced, the control software and systems integration necessary to support rapidly configurable factory settings have been slow to emerge. The requirements for industrial robots currently are geared more toward performance than autonomy. However, as agile manufacturing issues gain importance, robot flexibility will also become an important requirement.

• OSTI ID: 7246351
• Journal Information: Mechanical Engineering; (United States), Journal Name: Mechanical Engineering; (United States) Vol. 116:6; ISSN 0025-6501; ISSN MEENAH
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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