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Method for simultaneous operation of robot welders

  • US 5,798,627 A
  • Filed: 01/04/1995
  • Issued: 08/25/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/04/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for programming a first robot and a second robot to avoid collisions between said robots, comprising the steps of:

  • specifying a desired zone of operation for said first robot and a desired zone of operation for said second robot;

    developing a job for each of said robots, said jobs instructing said robots how to reach said desired zones;

    simultaneously stepping said first robot and said second robot through respective said jobs;

    visually observing said robots as said robots are stepped through said respective jobs;

    manually inserting stop points in said jobs as necessary to prevent a collision between said robots;

    specifying resume conditions for said stop points;

    storing said jobs with said stop points; and

    authorizing said robots to begin execution of said jobs.

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