OPENTECHNICAL PUBLICATION
OT-2026-000000319

Robotic cells

Published: 2026-09-15T19:02:44.512599Z
Permanent URL: https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000000319
Categories: Robotics & Automation > Robot Architectures

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ABSTRACT

A robot cell, having a cell floor defining an array of nodes corresponding
with a predetermined two-dimensional coordinate system and defining a volume
for receiving a workpiece W therein and accessible by a human operator, is
described. The robot cell comprises: a set of robots, including a first robot,
having respective bases, end effectors and working envelopes and defining
respective three-dimensional coordinate systems, located according to the
array of nodes; a set of detectors, including a first detector, configured to
detect respective locations and/or bearings of the set of robots using a set
of targets disposed on and/or in the cell floor; a safety system, configured
to alert the human operator; and a controller, communicatively coupled to the
set of robots and to the set of detectors, configured to control movement of
the set of robots using the detected respective locations and/or bearings of
the set of robots.

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OpenTechnical publication OT-2026-000000319
Published 2026-09-15T19:02:44.512599Z
https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000000319