Automated Handling and Assembling of Non-Rigid Objects

Abstract

The objective of this research project is to identify mechanisms for automated handling and assembling of non-rigid objects. To accomplish the goal, four aspects of the problem have been identified in our original proposal. They are: (a) Study the deformation characteristics of non-rigid materials; (b) Investigate optimal tool structure for handling non-rigid objects; (c) Develop the sensing mechanism to locate non-rigid objects, and (d) Develop the motion control mechanism for the host machines. To study the above four aspects, many technical issues need to be studied. In the past six months, three topics were studied by the Principal Investigator and his team. The first topic investigates the method for measuring a deformed surface using laser displacement sensors installed on articulated coordinate measuring machines (CMM). This second topic addresses a new method hand/eye calibration. The third topic studies the virtual space problem of deformed objects.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 15, 1992
Accession Number
ADA245321

Entities

People

  • Yuan F. Zheng

Organizations

  • Ohio State University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Autonomy
  • Cyber
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Composite Materials
  • Computational Science
  • Computer Vision
  • Coordinate Systems
  • Data Acquisition
  • Displacement
  • Engineering
  • Identification
  • Image Processing
  • Manufacturing
  • Measurement
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Moment Of Inertia
  • Three Dimensional
  • Two Dimensional

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Control Systems Engineering.
  • Software Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy
  • Space
  • Space - Space Objects
  • Space - Spacecraft Maneuvers