Robotics in manufacturing

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Measurement Science for Robotics and Autonomous Systems

Ongoing

Objective To develop and deploy measurement science that advances manufacturing robotic system performance, collaboration, agility, autonomy, safety, and ease of implementation to enhance U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness. Technical Idea The fundamental idea is to provide the

Grasping, Manipulation, and Contact Safety Performance of Robotic Systems

Ongoing

Objective To provide performance metrics, test methods, and associated measurement tools to support next-generation robotic systems having human-like dexterity and force control characteristics. Technical Idea The force sensing and compliance capabilities used in collaborative robots to prevent

Performance Assessment Framework for Robotics Systems

Performance Assessment Framework for Robotic Systems

Completed

Objective: Enable manufacturers to assess and assure robot system assembly task performance by delivering a methodology and tools for characterizing and composing performance of perception, mobility, dexterity, and safety components. Technical Idea: The new technical idea is to compose assembly task

Digital Twins and Emerging Technologies for SME Workcells

Ongoing

Objective To identify opportunities for and barriers to greater adoption of robotics by small manufacturers, and to establish the metrology bases needed for assessing, accepting, and advancing novel technologies that meet the current and emerging needs of small- and medium-sized manufacturers

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