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公开(公告)号：US11440183B2
公开(公告)日：2022-09-13
申请号：US16366700
申请日：2019-03-27
Applicant: ABB Schweiz AG
Inventor： Jinmiao Huang , Carlos Martinez , Sangeun Choi , Thomas A. Fuhlbrigge
Abstract: For training an object picking robot with real and simulated grasp performance data, grasp locations on an object are assigned based on object physical properties. A simulation experiment for robot grasping is performed using a first set of assigned locations. Based on simulation data from the simulation, a simulated object grasp quality of the robot is evaluated for each of the assigned locations. A first set of candidate grasp locations on the object is determined based on data representative of simulated grasp quality from the evaluation. Based on sensor data from an actual experiment for the robot grasping using each of the candidate grasp locations, an actual object grasp quality is evaluated for each of the candidate locations.
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公开(公告)号：US20220214686A1
公开(公告)日：2022-07-07
申请号：US17141397
申请日：2021-01-05
Applicant: ABB Schweiz AG
Inventor： Gregory A. Cole , Harshang Shah , William J. Eakins , Saumya Sharma , Thomas A. Fuhlbrigge
Abstract: A system for servicing a data center using an autonomous vehicle (AV) is provided. The system comprises the AV and the AV is configured to: receive a task to perform within the data center, wherein the data center comprises a plurality of servers associated with a plurality of enterprise organizations; navigate from an initial location within the data center to a new location within the data center along a path extending through a portion of the data center, the path being determined automatically; and while navigating the path and in response to encountering a movable barrier disposed along the path, performing a procedure to bypass the movable barrier such that the AV can continue navigating along the path.
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公开(公告)号：US11293152B2
公开(公告)日：2022-04-05
申请号：US16378994
申请日：2019-04-09
Applicant: ABB Schweiz AG
Inventor： Gregory F. Rossano , Sangeun Choi , Thomas A. Fuhlbrigge
IPC: E01F13/00 , B25J9/02 , G05D1/02 , E01F13/02 , B65G1/04 , G05B19/418 , B25J19/06 , B25J9/16 , G07F11/16
Abstract: Systems, methods, and software are provided for automated item restocking using gantry robots and establishing safety barriers for retail work operation spaces in retail store environments. Robot controllers in communication with the gantry robots and barrier robots direct the autonomous movements thereof for transferring items between customer-accessible point of sale locations and customer-inaccessible storage, and for alternately restricting and enabling access to work operation spaces, respectively.
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34.发明申请公开(公告)号：US20200282560A1
公开(公告)日：2020-09-10
申请号：US16297030
申请日：2019-03-08
Applicant: ABB Schweiz AG
Inventor： Gregory A. Cole , Gregory F. Rossano , Jordi Artigas , Harald Staab , Thomas A. Fuhlbrigge , Carlos Martinez , Sangeun Choi , Jianjun Wang , Xiongzi Li
Abstract: Systems and methods for automatic restocking different items in retail store environments having POS locations for the items are disclosed. The method includes, for a first item of the different items, storing at least one first item parameter uniquely identifying the first item. The method includes determining, based on the at least one first item parameter, a first autonomous movement control scheme for manipulation of the first item by a robotic arm. The method includes executing, by the robotic arm, the first control scheme, the executing including shelving the first item on the shelf. The method includes evaluating, by a processor or a user of the robotic arm, the executing for the first item according to at least one predetermined first performance criteria. The method includes determining and storing, based on the evaluating, an updated first control scheme for subsequent executing by the robotic arm for the first item.
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公开(公告)号：US10528034B2
公开(公告)日：2020-01-07
申请号：US15687201
申请日：2017-08-25
Applicant: ABB Schweiz AG
Inventor： George Q. Zhang , Xiongzi Li , Daniel X. Wappling , Anders Spaak , Biao Zhang , Remus Boca , Thomas A. Fuhlbrigge
Abstract: One exemplary embodiment is a method comprising generating robot control code from one or more files including part geometry parameters, material addition parameters, and robot system parameters. The robot control code includes instructions to control position and material output of an additive manufacturing tool adjustable over six degrees of freedom. The method includes simulating execution of the robot control code to generate a virtual part file including virtual part geometry parameters and material addition parameters, analyzing the virtual part geometry parameters and material addition parameters relative to the one or more files, and executing the robot control code with the controller to produce the part with robot system if the analyzing indicates that the virtual part satisfies one or more conditions.
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公开(公告)号：US20190287689A1
公开(公告)日：2019-09-19
申请号：US16434682
申请日：2019-06-07
Applicant: ABB Schweiz AG
Inventor： Gregory A. Cole , William J. Eakins , Daniel T. Lasko , Harshang Shah , Thomas A. Fuhlbrigge , Carlos Morato , Biao Zhang , Luiz V. Cheim , Poorvi Patel , Stefan Rakuff , Saumya Sharma , Nolan W. Nicholas , Gregory F. Rossano , Sanguen Choi
IPC: G21C17/013 , G01B17/02 , G01R33/12 , G01N33/28 , G01J3/10
Abstract: An inspection system for inspecting a machine includes an inspection vehicle constructed for wireless operation while submersed in a dielectric liquid medium. The inspection vehicle is self-propelled. A controller is operative to direct the activities of the inspection vehicle. A plurality of status interrogation systems is disposed on the inspection vehicle. The status interrogation systems are operative to capture inspection data regarding a plurality of inspection procedures performed on the machine.
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公开(公告)号：US20190287688A1
公开(公告)日：2019-09-19
申请号：US16434672
申请日：2019-06-07
Applicant: ABB Schweiz AG
Inventor： Gregory A. Cole , William J. Eakins , Daniel T. Lasko , Harshang Shah , Thomas A. Fuhlbrigge , Biao Zhang , Luiz V. Cheim , Poorvi Patel , Gregory F. Rossano , Andrew Salm , Sanguen Choi
IPC: G21C17/013 , G02B23/24
Abstract: A launching tube for use with a liquid filled tank can be sized to accommodate a submersible vehicle for dispensing into the liquid tank. The tank can be an electrical transformer or any other liquid containing tank such as but not limited to a chemical tank. The launching tube can include a valve for insertion into a launching chamber, and a tank side valve for launching of the submersible into the tank. In one form the launching tube includes an antenna for communication with the submersible and/or a base station. The launching tube can also include a sensor such as a camera, as well as an agitator. The agitator can be used to facilitate bubble removal from the inside of the launching tube.
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公开(公告)号：US09919602B2
公开(公告)日：2018-03-20
申请号：US14780542
申请日：2014-03-26
Applicant: ABB Schweiz AG
Inventor： Thomas A. Fuhlbrigge , Carlos Martinez , Harald Josef Stabb , Gregory F. Rossano
CPC classification number: B60L1/003 , B60L11/1803 , B60L11/1864 , B60L11/1877 , B60L15/007 , B60L15/20 , B60L2200/44 , B60L2240/421 , B60L2240/425 , B60L2260/32 , Y02P90/60 , Y02T10/645 , Y02T10/7005 , Y02T10/7061 , Y02T10/7275
Abstract: The drive inverter units that power the traction motors and steering motors of a manned or unmanned vehicle such as a mobile robot or automated guided vehicles (AGVs), industrial trucks or remote controlled vehicles that are equipped with a robot arm or other actuated mechanisms are also used to power the axes of the robot arms or other additional high power actuators (e.g. a lift table). The traction and steering motors can be disconnected from the drive and the motors of a robot arm or actuator can be connected to the drive and vice versa. The prerequisite is that driving and robot arm/actuator motion do not take place at the same time.
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公开(公告)号：US09914513B2
公开(公告)日：2018-03-13
申请号：US14535417
申请日：2014-11-07
Applicant: ABB SCHWEIZ AG
Inventor： Gregory F. Rossano , William Eakins , Daniel T. Lasko , Thomas A. Fuhlbrigge , Andrew M. Salm , George Zhang
IPC: B63G8/00 , G21C17/013 , B63G8/04 , G01D11/24 , G01N21/88 , G01R31/02 , G01M3/38 , E21B23/00 , B63G8/08 , G01N21/01 , B63G8/22 , H01F27/12
CPC classification number: B63G8/001 , B63G8/04 , B63G8/08 , B63G8/22 , B63G2008/002 , E21B2023/008 , G01D11/24 , G01M3/38 , G01N21/88 , G01N2021/0112 , G01R31/027 , G21C17/013 , H01F27/12
Abstract: An inspection device for use in a fluid container includes at least one thrust device, at least one ballast device and a cage which carries the at least one thrust device and the at least one ballast device. The cage includes at least two bars. Each bar provides an opening, the openings forming a cage cavity to carry the at least one thrust device and the at least one ballast device.
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40.发明申请公开(公告)号：US20180059187A1
公开(公告)日：2018-03-01
申请号：US15805998
申请日：2017-11-07
Applicant: ABB Schweiz AG
Inventor： Sangeun Choi , George Q. Zhang , Thomas A. Fuhlbrigge , Hetal V. Lakhani , Than Htaik , Gregory Penza , Robert Kodadek , William John Eakins
Abstract: A modular device is used to inspect a confined space in a machine. The entire inspection coverage area and corresponding status are mapped so that the inspection location and associated data are graphically visualized. An accelerometer mounted on the device serves as a tilt sensor and also provides data about a collision of the device with the space being inspected or defects therein. The accelerometer data in combination with an odometry system determines the axial position of the device. A gyroscope mounted on the device is used to determine the device heading. The locational information is used to generate an inspection map that provides inspection history, logged data and a reference that are useful in scheduling the next inspection. The output of the gyroscopes can be used to provide haptic feedback to the device operator to maintain proper device orientation.
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