High accuracy mobile robot positioning using an external large volume metrology instrument

Zheng Wang, Min Liang, Paul G. Maropoulos

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Abstract

A method of accurately controlling the position of a mobile robot using an external Large Volume Metrology (LVM) instrument is presented in this paper. Utilizing a LVM instrument such as the laser tracker in mobile robot navigation, many of the most difficult problems in mobile robot navigation can be simplified or avoided. Using the real- Time position information from the laser tracker, a very simple navigation algorithm, and a low cost robot, 5mm repeatability was achieved over a volume of 30m radius. A surface digitization scan of a wind turbine blade section was also demonstrated, illustrating possible applications of the method for manufacturing processes.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 6th CIRP-Sponsored International Conference on Digital Enterprise Technology
PublisherSpringer Verlag
Pages621-630
Number of pages10
ISBN (Print)9783642104299
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2010
Externally publishedYes
Event6th CIRP International Conference on Digital Enterprise Technology, DET 2009 - Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Duration: 14 Dec 200916 Dec 2009

Publication series

NameAdvances in Intelligent and Soft Computing
Volume66 AISC
ISSN (Print)1867-5662

Conference

Conference6th CIRP International Conference on Digital Enterprise Technology, DET 2009
Country/TerritoryHong Kong
CityHong Kong
Period14/12/200916/12/2009

Keywords

  • Control
  • Laser tracker
  • Metrology
  • Navigation
  • Robot

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Computer Science

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