Abstract: Systems and methods of optical registration in a computer-aided system includes a control system. The control system is configured to provide a first registration indicator having a first indicator pose in a workspace; determine a first robotic device pose in a robotic device reference frame; obtain a first image of the first registration indicator; determine, based on the first image, the first indicator pose in an imaging device reference frame; provide a second registration indicator having a second indicator pose in the workspace; determine a second robotic device pose in the robotic device reference frame; obtain a second image of the second registration indicator; determine, based on the second image, the second indicator pose in the imaging device reference frame; and determine a registration transform between the robotic device reference frame and the imaging device reference frame based on correspondences between the robotic device poses and the indicator poses.

Abstract: Automated testing of solar panel modules employs a gantry system to continuously transfer modules in and out of a workstation where the modules undergo solar simulation current voltage testing and high voltage safety measurements. The gantry system includes a carriage and a clamp device that is adopted to receive and secure the perimeter of each module, which has a positive and negative junction box, located on its back side and contact pins are inserted into the junction boxes during testing. The clamp has an electrically conductive inner perimeter that engages the corresponding outer perimeter of module. High voltage testing determines the level of current leakage between the interior and exterior of the module. A takt time of fifteen seconds or better is achieved.

Abstract: A power-loss-inhibiting current-collector. The power-loss-inhibiting current-collector includes a trace for collecting current from a solar cell. The power-loss-inhibiting current-collector further includes a current-limiting portion of the power-loss-inhibiting current-collector. The current-limiting portion of the power-loss-inhibiting current-collector is coupled to the trace. The current-limiting portion of the power-loss-inhibiting current-collector is configured to regulate current flow through the power-loss-inhibiting current-collector.