...N. Boubekri; Pinaki Chakraborty The application of robots to industrial problems often requires grasping and manipulation of the work piece. The robot is able to perform a task adequately only when it is assigned proper tooling and adequate methods of grasping and handling work pieces. The design...

...Siang Kok Sim; Ming Yeong Teo Describes work based on the hypothesis that the use of artificial neural networks can imbue vision‐based robots with the ability to learn about their environment and hence enhance their competence and flexibility. The Neocognitron neural network provides the vision...

...Collin Wang Describes three robot cell set‐ups which feature dynamic choice of pick‐and‐place points for retrieving and inserting components. Three robot cell set‐ups are: one‐magazine‐and‐one‐board (1M1B); one‐magazine‐and‐two‐boards (1M2B); and two‐magazines‐and‐one‐board (2M1B). Uses the same...

...Chiu‐Chi Wei; Ali K. Kamrani; Henry Wiebe Develops a graphic simulation system in conjunction with a kinematic error model to assist management in making investment decisions. Uses Taguchi‐type experimental design to predict the robot process capability. Two sets of charts are created by the system...