Robot Program Validation using Virtualization, Components, and Physics Engines

Conference: ISR/ROBOTIK 2010 - ISR 2010 (41st International Symposium on Robotics) and ROBOTIK 2010 (6th German Conference on Robotics)
06/07/2010 - 06/09/2010 at Munich, Germany

Proceedings: ISR/ROBOTIK 2010

Pages: 5Language: englishTyp: PDF

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Authors:
Jiang, Wan Li; Yin, Xing Guo; Qi, Li Wei (ABB China Ltd, Shanghai, China)
Murphy, Steve; Ekelund, Anders (ABB AB/Robotics, Mölndal, Sweden)
Miegel, Volker (ABB Automation GmbH, Friedberg, Germany)

Abstract:
This paper presents designs and concepts in the construction of a simulation tool for robot programming and validation. It describes how such tools can be integrated and the new capabilities and applications that come from such a tool where physical devices can be components with interaction in a physics simulation. The paper also outlines the advantages that can be gained by including physics simulation together with the traditional robot simulation/programming tools and virtual/ soft PLCS. Tools of this nature, utilizing the latest in components from many manufacturers, provides a clear step in the ability of industry to quickly adjust production and to quickly deliver validated solutions into production.