An energetic model for walking robots based on both dynamic and actuator models is proposed in this paper. While applied to walking machines, this method allows the evaluation of the influence of leg configuration, body weight, and gait parameters on power consumption. The model is validated by...

WorkPartner (WP), is the prototype of a mobile centaur‐like service robot designed to work interactively with humans in an outdoor environment. It moves using four wheeled legs and has a human‐like upper body. Tasks executed by the robot are similar to those that a human can do; the robot...

The purpose of this study is to develop a new mobile system using “leg‐type crawler” mechanism. Our proposed “leg‐type crawler” mechanism realizes flexible mobility on rough terrain environments. The mobile system, which consists of four leg‐type crawler units including mechanisms...

Automotive robotics R&D and application developments concentrate on methods, tools, and procedures, that enable industry leaders to reduce cost, whilst simultaneously increase quality and productivity. Furthermore, in particular in the USA, manufacturing and assembly system, plant security,...

This study describes a robot‐mounted colour‐measuring instrument specifically designed for online colour measurement in the automobile industry. The product is called CarFlash, and it measures the colour of pearlescent and metallic paints plus orange‐peel effect on the curved surfaces of a...

This paper reports on a new press shop, which has been opened in the West Midlands, UK using two KUKA robots and a vision‐based sensor system to handle both aluminium and steel pressings.

The automotive industry has been the principal driver in the development of robotics; however, as car design becomes more sophisticated, demands on robot makers will continue undiminished.

Presents the kinematic calibration of an H4 parallel prototype robot using a vision‐based measuring device. Calibration is performed according to the inverse kinematic model method, using first the design model then a model developed for calibration purpose. To do so, the end‐effector pose...

Presents an approach to improved performance and flexibility in industrial robotics by means of sensor integration and feedback control in task‐level programming and task execution. Also presents feasibility studies in support of the ideas. Discusses some solutions to the problem using six...

Automated chopper gun trajectory planning (CGTP) for spray forming is highly desirable for today's automotive manufacturing. Generating chopper gun trajectories for free‐form surfaces to satisfy material distribution requirements is still highly challenging due to the complexity of the...