The boeing company (20240261974). Robotic Wire Contact Manipulation and Pose Estimation System simplified abstract
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Robotic Wire Contact Manipulation and Pose Estimation System
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Darren Michael Chan of Thousand Oaks CA (US)
Wyatt Spalding Mcallister of Santa Monica CA (US)
Heiko Hoffmann of Simi Valley CA (US)
Robotic Wire Contact Manipulation and Pose Estimation System - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240261974 titled 'Robotic Wire Contact Manipulation and Pose Estimation System
Simplified Explanation: This patent application describes a method, apparatus, system, and computer program product for positioning a wire contact. It involves generating a sequence of images of the wire contact as it moves from one position to another, detecting edges in these images to identify the wire contact, and determining the pose of the wire contact.
- Camera system connected to the end effector captures images of the moving wire contact.
- Edges are detected in the images to form edge images.
- Background edges are removed, leaving only contact edges that define the wire contact.
- The wire contact is identified using the contact edges in the image.
- The pose of the wire contact is determined based on the identified contact edges.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Utilizes a camera system to track the movement of a wire contact.
- Detects edges in images to identify the wire contact.
- Removes background edges to focus on contact edges for accurate identification.
- Determines the pose of the wire contact for precise positioning.
Potential Applications:
- Industrial automation for precise wire contact positioning.
- Robotics for handling delicate wire contacts.
- Quality control in manufacturing processes involving wire contacts.
Problems Solved:
- Ensures accurate positioning of wire contacts.
- Improves efficiency in handling wire contacts.
- Reduces errors in identifying wire contacts.
Benefits:
- Enhanced precision in wire contact positioning.
- Increased efficiency in industrial processes.
- Improved quality control in manufacturing.
Commercial Applications: Potential commercial applications include automated assembly lines, robotic systems for electronics manufacturing, and quality control systems in various industries.
Prior Art: Readers can explore prior art related to wire contact positioning systems in the field of industrial automation, robotics, and computer vision.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in computer vision technology, robotic systems, and industrial automation for potential improvements in wire contact positioning methods.
Questions about Wire Contact Positioning: 1. What are the key components of a wire contact positioning system? 2. How does the accuracy of wire contact positioning impact industrial processes?
Original Abstract Submitted
a method, apparatus, system, and computer program product for positions a wire contact. a sequence of images of a wire contact is generated while the wire contact moves from a first position to a second position. the sequence of images is generated by the camera system connected to the end effector and the wire contact is held by the end effector. edges are detected in the sequence of images to form edge images. background edges are removed from the edges in the edge images leaving contact edges in the edges for the wire contact to form a contact edge image. the wire contact is identified using the contact edges in the contact edge image. a pose of the wire contact is determined from the wire contact identified in the contact edge image.
