Aspects of Dedicated Dormant Chip for Intelligent Part Handling by Industrial Robots

Z. Katz, S.A.Theron

Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Rand Afrikaans University, Johannesburg, South Africa

 

Abstract: The identification on spatial location and orientation of objects are strongly enhancing their manipulation by industrial robots performing in manufacturing environments. This paper presents design concepts, geometrical analysis and practical solutions towards the development of a dedicated dormant microchip suggested for such performance. The proposed design is utilized to construct and test the object dedicated dormant chip. Specific circuit design and determination of object identity, location and orientation are presented. The use of signal detection, directional antennae and electromagnetic energy transfer and storage is discussed.

           Keywords: dormant chip, data transfer, industrial robots