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From: schuch@phx.mcd.mot.com (John Schuch)
Subject: Re: In search of companies who make small gantry-like robots.
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Keywords: gantry robot, computer vision, simulation
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In article <1993Aug3.193830.19531@news.arc.nasa.gov> grendel@windchime.arc.nasa.gov writes:
>Hi, I am in search of a gantry-like robot for use in computer vision
>research.  The robot should have a workspace of approximately
>1.2m(4ft) x 2.4m(8ft) x 0.8m(2.6ft) with 6 DOF.  The system will be
>attached to the top of an optical table.
>

If you're looking for new equipment, Seiko makes a nice cartesian system but
I don't know if they have the span you need.

Sieko (310) 517-7850

If you're looking for used, try:

Robotic Concepts Inc. (313) 425-5599
Servo Systems Inc.    (800) 922-1103
Antenen Research      (800) 323-9555

I haven't used any of these companies, their just the ones advertising in
the back of Robotics World magazine.

Actually, you might call your local motion control guys and let them quote
builting a simple gantry from stock linear parts.

John


