Apparatus and method for determining a reference position for an industrial robot
First Claim
1. A system for placing a workpiece on a substrate for subsequent use in an image forming system, comprising a manipulator for moving the workpiece, an air bearing assembly including a movable workpiece holder adapted for translational movement along the air bearing assembly, and an image referencing system disposed relative to the air bearing assembly for acquiring image data corresponding to the workpiece being moved by the manipulator.
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Abstract
An imaging reference system is provided for increasing the placement accuracy of an industrial robot system. The system can employ an air bearing assembly for allowing a workpiece holder to move therealong. The imaging reference system can be coupled to the air bearing assembly or integrated into the manipulator.
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1. A system for placing a workpiece on a substrate for subsequent use in an image forming system, comprising
a manipulator for moving the workpiece, an air bearing assembly including a movable workpiece holder adapted for translational movement along the air bearing assembly, and an image referencing system disposed relative to the air bearing assembly for acquiring image data corresponding to the workpiece being moved by the manipulator.
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7. A system for moving a workpiece, comprising
an air bearing assembly, a manipulator, coupled to the air bearing assembly and adapted for movement therealong, for moving the workpiece, and an imaging referencing system coupled to the air bearing assembly and adapted for movement therealong for acquiring image data of the workpiece being moved by the manipulator.
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13. A system for moving a workpiece, comprising
an air bearing assembly, and a manipulator coupled to the air bearing assembly for moving the workpiece, said manipulator including a controller for controlling movement thereof, and first and second image acquisition elements for acquiring image data corresponding to the workpiece.
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