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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 06, 2026
Filed:
Jul. 16, 2024
Abb Schweiz Ag, Baden, CH;
Arne Wahrburg, Weiterstadt, DE;
Nuo Li, Mannheim, DE;
Björn Matthias, Bad Schönborn, DE;
René Kirsten, Fernwald, DE;
Roger Mellander, Västeras, SE;
Debora Clever, Zwingenberg, DE;
Christoph Byner, Mannheim, DE;
Harald Staab, Neckargemünd, DE;
Silke Klose, Bensheim, DE;
ABB Schweiz AG, Baden, CH;
Abstract
A method for implementing a safety configuration for a manipulator comprising an end effector comprises: a) reading an action instruction from a manipulator control program, the instruction defining at least one of a path to be followed by the end effector, a target position to be reached by the end effector, a target pose to be assumed by the end effector and an action to be carried out by a tool wielded by the end effector; b) reading at least one constraint instruction from the manipulator control program, the constraint instruction defining a constraint to be observed while carrying out an action instruction; and c) carrying out the action instruction read in step a) while respecting the constraint defined in the at least one constraint instruction, or transferring the manipulator into a safety mode if violation of the at least one constraint is detected while carrying out the action instruction.