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An Application of Augmented Reality (AR) in the Teaching of an Arc Welding Robot

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An Application of Augmented Reality (AR) in the Teaching of an Arc Welding Robot

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Author: Chong, J. W. S.; Nee, Andrew Y. C.; Youcef-Toumi, Kamal; Ong, S. K.
Date Issued: 2005-01
Abstract:
Augmented Reality (AR) is an emerging technology that utilizes computer vision methods to overlay virtual objects onto the real world scene so as to make them appear to co-exist with the real objects. Its main objective is to enhance the user’s interaction with the real world by providing the right information needed to perform a certain task. Applications of this technology in manufacturing include maintenance, assembly and telerobotics. In this paper, we explore the potential of teaching a robot to perform an arc welding task in an AR environment. We present the motivation, features of a system using the popular ARToolkit package, and a discussion on the issues and implications of our research.
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/7440
Series/Report no.: Innovation in Manufacturing Systems and Technology (IMST);
Keywords: Augmented Reality (AR), kinematics, accuracy, occlusion, Robot Teaching in AR (RTAR), arc welding

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