Title :
Novel robust sensor for surface edge location in robotic applications
Author :
Sillitoe, I.P.W.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electron. & Electr. Eng., Loughborough Univ. of Technol., UK
Abstract :
A novel and robust noncontact measurement system which can be used to precisely locate physical discontinuities in workpiece surfaces is described. The system provides a cost effective alternative to the more generalised sensors used in industrial applications (e.g. welding) for this purpose, while retaining a number of advantageous characteristics of its own.
Keywords :
electric sensing devices; position measurement; advantageous characteristics; industrial applications; precisely locate physical discontinuities; robotic applications; robust noncontact measurement system; robust sensor; surface edge location; welding; workpiece surfaces;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19901159
