A Comparison of Indoor GPS Versus Laser Tracking Metrology for Robotic Drilling

Authors

Stephen Van Duin, University of WollongongFollow
Phillip J. Crothers, Beoing Hawker de Havilland
Peter Steele, Boeing Hawker de Havilland
John Newberry, RMIT University

RIS ID

18623

Publication Details

Van Duin, S., Crothers, P. J., Steele, P. & Newberry, J. (2006). A Comparison of Indoor GPS Versus Laser Tracking Metrology for Robotic Drilling. SAE Automated Fastening Conference and Exhibition Warrendale, PA, USA: Society of Automotive Engineers.

Abstract

Hawker de Havilland has undertaken research to utilize the benefits of using industrial robots for high accuracy drilling and trimming of composite components in preparation for assembly. Central to this development is the metrology system used to provide online position and orientation feedback to the robot control. Feedback is required for both digital calibration of the robotic work cell and error correction for any robot deflection.