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Industrial Robot: An International Journal

Volume 36 Issue 3

Published: 2009 | Start Page: 210


Special Issue: Chinese Robots and Applications
Guest Editor(s): Professor Youlun Xiong
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Articles

Articles
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1789230 Control methods for exoskeleton rehabilitation robot driven with pneumatic muscles
Caihua Xiong, Xianzhi Jiang, Ronglei Sun, XiaoLin Huang, Youlun Xiong (pp. 210-220)
Keywords: Actuators, Artificial limbs, Muscles, Pneumatic equipment, Rehabilitation, Robotics
ArticleType: Research paper
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1789231 An integrated localization system for robots in underground environments
Caihua Xiong, Donggui Han, Youlun Xiong (pp. 221-229)
Keywords: Control applications, Mines, Robotics, Sensors, Tunnels
ArticleType: Research paper
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1789232 Design and fabrication of magnetic couplings in vacuum robots
Pinkuan Liu, Yulin Wang, Jun Wu (pp. 230-237)
Keywords: Magnetism, Power transmission systems, Robotics
ArticleType: Research paper
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1789233 Uncertainty and sensitivity analysis for camera calibration
LiMin Zhu, HongGen Luo, Xu Zhang (pp. 238-243)
Keywords: Calibration, Cameras, Image sensors, Sensitivity analysis, Uncertainty management
ArticleType: Research paper
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1789234 Scout robot with wheeling-hopping combination locomotion
Jie Zhao, Gangfeng Liu, Jihong Yan, Xizhe Zang (pp. 244-248)
Keywords: Control technology, Mechanical systems, Motion, Robotics
ArticleType: Research paper
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1789235 Clamping modelling: state-of-the-art and future trends
Jürgen Leopold, Lu Hong (pp. 249-254)
Keywords: Computer aided manufacturing, Finite element analysis, Modelling, Production equipment, Simulation
ArticleType: General review
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1789236 Super under-actuated multi-fingered mechanical hand with modular self-adaptive gear-rack mechanism
Wenzeng Zhang, Demeng Che, Hongbin Liu, Xiande Ma, Qiang Chen, Dong Du, Zhenguo Sun (pp. 255-262)
Keywords: Actuators, Control systems, Mechanical systems, Research and development, Robotics
ArticleType: Research paper
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1789237 Retinex theory-based shadow detection and removal in single outdoor image
Jing Sun, Jiandong Tian, Yingkui Du, Yandong Tang (pp. 263-269)
Keywords: Image processing, Image sensors, Programming and algorithm theory
ArticleType: Research paper
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1789238 Inspection of welding pool height from shading in pulsed GTAW with wire filler
J.F. Wang, W.Y. Wang, S.B. Chen (pp. 270-276)
Keywords: Gas tungsten-arc welding, Programming and algorithm theory, Welding
ArticleType: Research paper
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1789239 Efficient weld seam detection for robotic welding based on local image processing
Fanhuai Shi, Tao Lin, Shanben Chen (pp. 277-283)
Keywords: Computer aided manufacturing, Image processing, Robotics, Seam welding, Welding
ArticleType: Research paper
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1789240 Vision-based pipeline girth-welding robot and image processing of weld seam
Hong Yue, Kai Li, Haiwen Zhao, Yi Zhang (pp. 284-289)
Keywords: Control technology, Image processing, Pipelines, Robotics, Seam welding
ArticleType: Research paper
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Editorial

New beginnings
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1789241 New beginnings
Vol : 36 Issue: 3
Special Issue: Chinese Robots and Applications
Author(s): Clive Loughlin
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Viewpoint

Applied robotics in China
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1789242 Applied robotics in China
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Author(s): Youlun Xiong
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News

Robot orders down 19 per cent in North America in first 9 month of 2008
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1789243 Robot orders down 19 per cent in North America in first 9 month of 2008
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OC Robotics delivers 1/2 in. diameter snake-arm robot
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1789244 OC Robotics delivers 1/2 in. diameter snake-arm robot
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CenFRA targets brewing and soft drinks sectors
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1789245 CenFRA targets brewing and soft drinks sectors
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Diary

Diary
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1789246 Diary
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New products

New SICK OS2000 IP67/SIL2 outdoor scanners for industrial safety
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1789247 New SICK OS2000 IP67/SIL2 outdoor scanners for industrial safety
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Stäubli Robotics announces the new TX200 heavy payload robot
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1789248 Stäubli Robotics announces the new TX200 heavy payload robot
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New robot provides straight-forward route to high speed 700 kg payload palletising
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1789249 New robot provides straight-forward route to high speed 700 kg payload palletising
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ABB extends welding offering with new robot
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1789250 ABB extends welding offering with new robot
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Patent abstracts

Patent abstracts
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1789251 Patent abstracts
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Book review

Book review
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1789252 Book review
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Mini features

Adept Technology – solar cell inspection
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1789253 Adept Technology – solar cell inspection
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Compact paint robot provides automated route for small parts finishing in confined booths
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1789254 Compact paint robot provides automated route for small parts finishing in confined booths
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Cell flexibility allows reconfiguration for welding or machining
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1789255 Cell flexibility allows reconfiguration for welding or machining
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Web sites

Web sites
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1789256 Web sites
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