18963278. SEMI-AUTOMATIC PRECISION POSITIONING ROBOT APPARATUS AND METHOD (EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION)

SEMI-AUTOMATIC PRECISION POSITIONING ROBOT APPARATUS AND METHOD

Organization Name

EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION

Inventor(s)

James R. Cody, Iii of Tustin CA US

Ping-Yang Shih of Santa Ana CA US

Tiffany Diemtrinh Tran of Anaheim CA US

SEMI-AUTOMATIC PRECISION POSITIONING ROBOT APPARATUS AND METHOD

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18963278 titled 'SEMI-AUTOMATIC PRECISION POSITIONING ROBOT APPARATUS AND METHOD

Original Abstract Submitted

A semi-automatic precision positioning robot apparatus and method for use of the same to hold, position, orient and/or move a workpiece are provided. The positioning apparatus utilizes an actuator system of a given configuration to manipulate a workpiece holding unit with multiple degrees of freedom to achieve various positions and orientations. An associated tool may further be provided to interact with the workpiece in various positions and orientations. The positioning apparatus enables an operator to obtain high degrees of maneuverability while maintaining precision and consistency in the manufacture and production of various products and components.