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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 14, 2008
Filed:
May. 24, 2005
Jubin Kiaie, Novato, CA (US);
Alex Dadiomov, Lafayette, CA (US);
Jubin Kiaie, Novato, CA (US);
Alex Dadiomov, Lafayette, CA (US);
Aries Innovations, Santa Clara, CA (US);
Abstract
A dynamic workcell includes a three dimensional positioning robot positioned adjacent a plurality of operation stations. A plurality of movable part fixtures located adjacent to the robot is also provided. A fixture location controller directing positioning of the part fixtures relative to the plurality of operation stations to minimize travel between an operation station and a part fixture is provided. A method for operating a workcell may include the steps of: mapping ones of a plurality of testers to the plurality of movable part fixtures; maintaining the position of each movable part fixture; determining a current location of an active part fixture relative to a mapped tester; and minimizing the distance between the mapped tester and the active part fixture.