Abstract: System and method for tracking at least one device in real-time. A position encoding unit is configured to detect a position of the device, which is configured to move in a first direction. A stage is configured to selectively move with a forward axis of travel and a reverse axis of travel substantially parallel to the first direction and having a stage speed controllable by a controller. A ranged imaging unit is fixedly mounted to the stage and may selectively scan the device upon command. The controller is configured to obtain a speed of the device. When the device reaches a pre-programmed position, the stage is selectively moved at the stage speed synchronized to the speed of the device to within a predefined match value. The ranged imaging unit is employed to determine dimensional characteristics of the device.

Abstract: System and method for tracking at least one device in real-time. A position encoding unit is configured to detect a position of the device, which is configured to move in a first direction. A stage is configured to selectively move with a forward axis of travel and a reverse axis of travel substantially parallel to the first direction and having a stage speed controllable by a controller. A ranged imaging unit is fixedly mounted to the stage and may selectively scan the device upon command. The controller is configured to obtain a speed of the device. When the device reaches a pre-programmed position, the stage is selectively moved at the stage speed synchronized to the speed of the device to within a predefined match value. The ranged imaging unit is employed to determine dimensional characteristics of the device.

Abstract: The inventive concept of the metrology system (the system) actively determines the 6 Degree of Freedom (6-DOF) pose of a motion device such as, but not limited to, an industrial robot employing an end of arm tool (EOAT). A concept of the system includes using laser pointing devices without any inherent ranging capability in conjunction with the EOAT-mounted targets to actively determine the pose of the EOAT at distinct work positions of at least one motion device.

Abstract: The inventive concept of the metrology system (the system) actively determines the 6 Degree of Freedom (6-DOF) pose of a motion device such as, but not limited to, an industrial robot employing an end of arm tool (EOAT). A concept of the system includes using laser pointing devices without any inherent ranging capability in conjunction with the EOAT-mounted targets to actively determine the pose of the EOAT at distinct work positions of at least one motion device.