The application of inverse kinematics in the optimum sequencing of robot tasks†

Abstract

SUMMARY This paper addresses one of the operational problems associated with the application of robots to industrial systems: the optimum sequencing of robotic task performance. The application of inverse kinematics in determining the sequence that minimizes the cycle time in a robot cell is described. An extension of the Travelling Salesman Algorithm is found to be suitable for obtaining the optimum sequence and cycle time.