Advantages Over Existing Technology

• Rigid support/precise maneuverability of large loads
• Remote positioning of tools equipment
• Executing precise motions with tools and equipment to accomplish complex tasks
• High lift-to-weight ratio (dependent upon design)
• Resistant to environmental perturbations
• Accurate control of loads by a novice operator
• Safe since loads are controlled in full 6 Degrees of Freedom

Control Modes

• Master/slave
• Joystick input
• Operator panel input
• Preprogrammed trajectory following
  • Teach programing
  • Graphical off-line programing
  • Part programing
• Sensor based motion compensation

Motion Types

• Single Joint
• Cartesian base frame (default)
• Cartesian platform frame
• Cartesian offset frame (tool center point)
• Constrained motions along vectors
• Rotations about vectors
• Single axis force control

Related Programs and Projects

• National Advanced Manufacturing Testbed (NAMT)
• NAMT BFRL

For more information about RoboCrane, please contact the project manager, Roger Bostelman.

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Last updated: March 16, 2001