Recognition Of Colours And Collision Avoidance In Robotics Using Optical Fiber Sensors

Abstract

Two optical fiber sensors for robotics are described: a real time operating optical fiber colour recognition sensor and an optical fiber proximity sensor. The concepts of both sensors are specified and some of their characteristics. The paper reports the application of the optical fiber colour recognition sensor in sorting objects of different colours and the application of the optical fiber proximity sensor for collision avoidance. Although both sensors have been developed for robotics they can easily be used in other branches of industry.