Operating system, control device, and computer program product

This invention describes a software system designed to guide a robotic arm or similar moving part with extreme precision. It works by using a depth sensor to "see" a target object's surface, then calculates its exact position and orientation. The system then directs the robotic arm to move so that a specific point and direction on the arm perfectly align with the detected surface. The claims narrow this to calculating the surface's orientation as its normal direction.

Why it matters: Since 2019, significant advancements in AI-driven computer vision and more accessible depth sensing hardware have made robust surface detection and precise robotic alignment much more feasible.

Status: ExpiredProtection ended and was never renewed
How hard to build: SpecializedAdvanced computer vision, real-time robotics control software

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