Metrology-based system for operating a flexible manufacturing system

摘要

A method and apparatus for positioning an end effector (602) relative to a fuselage assembly (114). A configuration (710) of the fuselage assembly (114) may be determined. The end effector (602) may be positioned relative to the fuselage assembly (114) based on the configuration (710) determined. A set of actual reference locations (738) may be identified for a set of reference points (640) on the fuselage assembly (114). The end effector (602) may be positioned at an operation location (427) based on the set of actual reference locations (738) identified.