... the limitations of these three metrology instruments for the assessment of robot positioning performance and to demonstrate the inadequacy of simplistic performance tests. Design/methodology/approach Specific test methods in the case of the laser interferometer system and the telescopic ballbar are proposed...

... operations in an unstructured environment as opposed to more familiar conditions. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2005 Robotics Magnetic devices Sensors Performance testing Materials handling equipment Sensor‐integrated model‐based control of robotic systems is a potential field...