A calculation device for calculating the permissible value of external forces acting on a robot or workpiece, and a robot control device.

By detecting external forces using computing devices and force sensors, the robot's position and posture are adjusted to control the external forces within permissible values. This solves the problems of prolonged operation time and low productivity caused by excessively low target values ​​of external forces in existing technologies, and enables highly efficient workpiece insertion operations.

CN117042935BActive Publication Date: 2026-05-26FANUC LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
FANUC LTD
Filing Date
2022-03-24
Publication Date
2026-05-26

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Technical Problem

In the prior art, during the workpiece handling process, in order to precisely adjust the position and posture, setting the target value of external force too low leads to a longer operation time, and when the external force exceeds the allowable value, the drive needs to be stopped, which affects productivity.

Method used

The system uses a computing device to calculate the allowable external force value of the robot device or workpiece, and uses a force sensor to detect the external force. The robot's position and posture are adjusted to control the external force within the allowable value. Combined with the motion control unit, the robot's movements are controlled to avoid overloading of structural components.

Benefits of technology

This technology enables the reduction of workpiece fitting time, improvement of production efficiency, and avoidance of structural component damage caused by excessive external forces, without affecting the normal operation of the robot device.

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Abstract

The control device includes a processing unit that calculates the permissible value of external forces that can be applied to a robot, workpiece, or manipulator. The permissible value of the load that can be applied to the structural components of the robot is predetermined. The processing unit calculates the permissible value of the external force in the direction of action of the external force based on the robot's position and posture, the location of the point of application of the external force, and the permissible value of the load on the robot's structural components.
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