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Task-level programming

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Integration of Robots into CIM

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To solve an assembly task with the help of robots, many different problems must be solved: first, the necessary equipment and the layout for the assembly cell is determined by an assembler expert. Then, the robot programmer must commit himself to a sequence of single actions of the resources of the robot cell. He must also think about many geometrical problems, e.g. how to grip a workpiece in order to be able to perform a certain parts-mating operation, how to move a workpiece so that no collision occurs during motion, or how to use sensors to bring uncertainties under control.

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  1. University of Karlsruhe, Germany

    K. Hörmann, G. Werling, B. Frommherz & J. Hornberger

  2. FIAR SPA, Italy

    A. Pezzinga & R. Gallerini

  3. LADSEB CNR, Italy

    P. Bison, C. Mirolo, E. Pagello & L. Stocchiero

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  1. IPK Fraunhofer-Institut für Produktionsaniagenund Konstruktionstechnik, Pascalstraße 8-9, D - 1000, Berlin 10, Germany

    Rolf Bernhardt (Researcher) (Researcher)

  2. Institute for Process Computer Control and Robotics, University of Karlsruhe, Postfach 6980, D 7580, Karlsruhe 1, Germany

    Rüdiger Dillman (Professor in Computer Science Faculty for Informatics) (Professor in Computer Science Faculty for Informatics)

  3. Forschunzenstrum Informatik, Hald-u. -Neu-Str. 10-14, D - 7500, Karlsruhe 1, Germany

    Klaus Hörmann (Assistant Professor in Computer Science Faculty for Informatics) (Assistant Professor in Computer Science Faculty for Informatics)

  4. Dep. of Industrial Engineering CIM Research Unit, UCG University College Galway, Nun’s Island, Galway, Ireland

    K. Tierney (Manager) (Manager)

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Hörmann, K. et al. (1992). Task-level programming. In: Bernhardt, R., Dillman, R., Hörmann, K., Tierney, K. (eds) Integration of Robots into CIM. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-2372-3_16

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