Abstract: A glass decking system and an adaptable end effector useful for engaging and installing glass panels and other components having varying panel geometries in a high volume product assembly line. The end effectors include integrated engaging blocks having a locating element and a holding element which allow the end effector to engage and install glass panels having varying geometries without having to change or physically reconfigure the end effectors. The glass decking system and adaptable end effectors are useful for installing glass panels of varying geometries on predetermined different areas of the vehicle, for example windshields, backlites and quarter glass, without having to change or reconfigure the robot end effectors.

Abstract: A vehicle body assembly and sequencing system includes the advantages of a batch vehicle body build sequence with the advantages of a random sequence of vehicle body styles transferred to a painting area. The build system includes using automated guided vehicles which transfer and store assembled, un-painted vehicle bodies in a storage area and sequentially transfers selected bodies from the storage area to the painting area achieving a random or variable supply of different vehicle bodies to be painted a certain color.

Abstract: A vehicle body assembly and sequencing system includes the advantages of a batch vehicle body build sequence with the advantages of a random sequence of vehicle body styles transferred to a painting area. The build system includes using automated guided vehicles which transfer and store assembled, un-painted vehicle bodies in a storage area and sequentially transfers selected bodies from the storage area to the painting area achieving a random or variable supply of different vehicle bodies to be painted a certain color.