Robot

The tomography instrument is using a Universal Robots e-Series for sample loading and unloading.

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Coordinate System

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The Base coordinate system is a Right-hand coordinate system, where Y is into the robot cable and Z-axis upwards through the centre of the Base joint.

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The Tool coordinate system is a Right-hand coordinate system, where Y is away from the Tool connector, and Z is normal to the tool flange.

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The Tool offsed will shift the Tool coordinate system as shown.

Documentation:

Testing

To confirm communication wiht the robot, run Dashboard.py then type:

Enter command: get robot model UR3

The full list of Dashboard server commands is here