Abstract: A method and product for inspecting and/or handling a component via a robotic arm includes a computer for displaying a first 3-D model of a component in a virtual environment. Sensors are used to generate a second 3-D model of the component which is compared to the first 3-D model to determine the position of the component relative to the robot arm. A graphic interface is used to generate a high level sequence of commands (CPRG) for moving the robot arm and executing predetermined actions on the component. Intended movements of the robot arm and actions in the commands are simulated and evaluated in the virtual environment. Acceptable robot arm movements proven in the virtual environment are converted to movement instructions (RPRG) and sent to a controller to execute movement of the robot, and actions of the sensors and/or actuators to inspect and/or handle the component.

Abstract: A method and product for inspecting and/or handling a component via a robotic arm includes a computer for displaying a first 3-D model of a component in a virtual environment. Sensors are used to generate a second 3-D model of the component which is compared to the first 3-D model to determine the position of the component relative to the robot arm. A graphic interface is used to generate a high level sequence of commands (CPRG) for moving the robot arm and executing predetermined actions on the component. Intended movements of the robot arm and actions in the commands are simulated and evaluated in the virtual environment. Acceptable robot arm movements proven in the virtual environment are converted to movement instructions (RPRG) and sent to a controller to execute movement of the robot, and actions of the sensors and/or actuators to inspect and/or handle the component.