An Opto‐Pneumatic Manipulating Arm
P.J. Drazan
(Department of Mechanical Engineering University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey, UK)
R. Kennett
(Department of Mechanical Engineering University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey, UK)
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Abstract
The possibilities of simple vision in the form of a four segment photodiode for locating and tracking objects are investigated. Logic algorithms set in a microprocessor are used to control the arm via simple on‐off pneumatic drives. The design of the type of arm used is also discussed.
Citation
Drazan, P.J. and Kennett, R. (1975), "An Opto‐Pneumatic Manipulating Arm", Industrial Robot, Vol. 2 No. 1, pp. 7-10. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb004455
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
Copyright © 1975, MCB UP Limited