Title :
Intelligent interfaces for robots
Author :
Weston, R.H. ; Gascoigne, J.D. ; Sumpter, C.M.
Author_Institution :
Loughborough University of Technology, Department of Engineering Production, Loughborough, UK
fDate :
7/1/1985 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The paper describes the elements of a flexible assembly system which is being constructed to investigate methods of integrating robots within production systems. Also described are the features of `intelligent¿ interfaces which have been designed to allow robots and machines to be linked, via a local area network, to supervisory computers. The interfaces are based on the ISO model of open-system connection and include MAP data packets so that they offer a standard and transferable solution to the problem of integrating computer-based shop-floor and management functions.
Keywords :
assembling; computer interfaces; flexible manufacturing systems; industrial robots; local area networks; manufacturing data processing; ISO model; MAP data packets; flexible assembly system; intelligent interfaces; local area network; management functions; open-system connection; robot machine interfaces; supervisory computers;
Journal_Title :
Control Theory and Applications, IEE Proceedings D
Conference_Location :
7/1/1985 12:00:00 AM
DOI :
10.1049/ip-d:19850031
