Tool to Improve Efficiency in Large Scale Manufacturing.
Tool to Improve Efficiency in Large Scale Manufacturing.
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Bostelman, R.; Shackleford, W.; Proctor, F.; Albus, J.;
Lytle, A. M.
NIST SP 989; September 2002.
International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in
Construction, 205-210SARC). Proceedings. National
Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg,
Maryland. September 23-25, 2002, 197-202 pp, 2002.
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Keywords:
robotics; construction; manufacturing; ships; cables
Abstract:
NIST is working directly with industry to improve repair
and conversion operations of ships in dry dock. This
work allows transfer of technology to construction and
other industries requiring worker-access to large,
external surfaces with minimum footprint and maximum
system rigidity and control, while augmenting
conventional suspended-scaffold systems and moving
toward more autonomous large-scale manufacturing
applications such as building construction.
Building and Fire Research Laboratory
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Gaithersburg, MD 20899