| 摘要 |
Optical sensing means, such as an optical image-forming system, is provided on the gripper of a robot and positioned to sense an object to be gripped. A signal, such as an image of the object or a portion thereof, is transmitted from the sensor to a remote detector via a fiber optic cable. A control signal, responsive to the detected signal from the sensor, is generated to actuate the robot arm and gripper to effect gripping of the object. The invention has broad applicability in that it is extremely light-weight and can be mounted on the gripper. The invention has particular adaptability to a fluid-actuated robot: in that instance the entire robot, including object sensing means and actuation means, is non-electrical and can be used in explosive environments.
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