Survey of Industrial Manipulation Technologies for Autonomous Assembly Applications

by National Institute of Standards and Technology

Robots are often perceived as fast, precision machines for replacing humans. However, equating the abilities of robots and human beings is risky business. A task that appears easy for a human assembler can be difficult or even impossible for a robot. In today’s manufacturing environments, to ensure success with robotic assembly, engineers must adapt their parts, products, and processes to the unique requirements of the robot.

64 pages, Paperback

First published January 31, 2014