Robotic polishing system and method for using same

Abstract

A polishing system includes a robotic polishing assembly, a belt removal assembly, and a controller. The robotic polishing assembly includes an end effector. The end effector includes a polishing arm, a motor, and a tool head. The tool head extends along a lengthwise axis between and to an inner end and a tip end. The tool head includes a belt tensioner, a roller, and an abrasive belt. The belt tensioner is configured to bias the tip end outward from the inner end. The abrasive belt is disposed on the motor and the roller. The belt removal assembly includes a first lateral arm, a second lateral arm, and a back stop. The controller includes a processor in communication with a non-transitory memory storing instructions, which instructions when executed by the processor, cause the processor to: identify an end-of-life condition is present for the abrasive belt and remove the abrasive belt from the tool head.