Robot system for controlling the movements of a robot utilizing a visual sensor

摘要

The system has a visual sensor with a CCD digital video camera mounted to a robot. An end effectors distal end (6) and a target position (7) on an object are specified on a monitor screen. Difference between the distal end position and the target position on an image is calculated when an approach key is depressed. A robot motion amount is calculated and a robot is operated if the difference is within an allowable range.