University of Naples – University of New Mexico

International Collaboration*

The University of New Mexico and the University of Naples, under NSF sponsorship, has developed a robust vision-based assembly operation. The method is applicable for assembly lines under constant motion as well as for space applications such as docking. The motion of the assembly line is detected visually, and the goal location for the robot is predicted. Since the prediction of goal location is repeated (12 Hz update in this implementation), variations in assembly line speed, target location, etc., are minimized, thus creating a relatively robust assembly task. To simulate the assembly line, a repetitive motion – a circle or any more complex motion – is used. Preliminary results of the effort are shown in the following video:

holeonrobot.wmv

UNM participants in this project include:

Ron Lumia

Chandra Gatla

University of Naples participants include:

Bruno Siciliano

Luigi Villani

Vincenzo Lippiello

For additional information, please contact
Ron Lumia, Professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131
505-272-7155
lumia@unm.edu

* This international collaboration has been supported by NSF under Grant #OISE-0406519.