Progress, challenges and trends on vision sensing technologies in automatic/intelligent robotic welding: State-of-the-art review

Q Guo, Z Yang, J Xu, Y Jiang, W Wang, Z Liu… - Robotics and Computer …, 2024 - Elsevier
Welding is a method of realizing material connections, and the development of modern
sensing technology is pushing this traditional process towards automation and intelligence …

[HTML][HTML] Advancements in control systems and integration of artificial intelligence in welding robots: A review

JT Kahnamouei, M Moallem - Ocean Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
Welding automation has witnessed significant advancements with the integration of control
systems and artificial intelligence (AI) in welding robots. This review paper explores the …

A novel welding path generation method for robotic multi-layer multi-pass welding based on weld seam feature point

F Xu, Z Hou, R Xiao, Y Xu, Q Wang, H Zhang - Measurement, 2023 - Elsevier
Traditional “teach and playback” mode limits the efficiency and adaptability of robotic multi-
layer multi-pass (MLMP) welding. The tracking solely based on the seam points may result …

Towards region-based robotic machining system from perspective of intelligent manufacturing: A technology framework with case study

S Wang, Z Xu, C Wu, L Hua, D Zhu - Journal of Manufacturing Systems, 2023 - Elsevier
The region-based robotic machining system is mainly used for repair and remanufacturing of
the complex components with local defects. Taking the automotive body manufacturing as …

Vision-guided path planning and joint configuration optimization for robot grinding of spatial surface weld beads via point cloud

W Guo, X Huang, B Qi, X Ren, H Chen… - Advanced Engineering …, 2024 - Elsevier
The aerospace industry faces critical demands for automated and intelligent grinding of
welds on curved surfaces. The combination of 3D vision technology and robot grinding …

A novel 3D vision-based robotic welding path extraction method for complex intersection curves

Y Geng, Y Zhang, X Tian, L Zhou - Robotics and Computer-Integrated …, 2024 - Elsevier
With the rapid development of robot technology, robotic welding technology has gradually
been applied in the complex co-main intersection pipeline welding field. However, due to …

Surface defects 3D localization for fluorescent magnetic particle inspection via regional reconstruction and partial-in-complete point clouds registration

Q Wu, Z Hu, X Qin, B Huang, K Dong, A Shi - Expert Systems with …, 2024 - Elsevier
Accurate three-dimensional localization of defects plays a crucial role in the automated
defect marking and grinding process. However, this task becomes increasingly intricate …

A novel multi-seam extraction method for structured workpieces with medium-thick plates based on DLP vision

L Hao, H Wang, Y Shen, X Wang, K Xu - Measurement, 2023 - Elsevier
Currently, most seam extraction methods focus on some simple application scenarios. For
structured workpieces with medium-thick plates, which have unknown and various …

Method for detecting pipeline spatial attitude using point cloud alignment

P Li, Q Zhang, X Wang, T Zhao, Y Wang - Measurement, 2023 - Elsevier
This paper introduces a new method for detecting the spatial attitude of pipeline welding
based on point cloud registration. The method aligns the measured point cloud of the …

A systematic framework for tackling anomalous pre-welding workpiece postures with regular butt joints based on prototype features

H Liu, Y Tian, Y Lu, J Feng, T Wang, L Li… - Journal of Manufacturing …, 2024 - Elsevier
In intelligent welding systems, pre-welding parameter extraction is a foremost technology in
upgrading robotic welding and integrating emerging technologies, eg, digital twins, big data …