Abstract
Sensing demands in the automated assembly of garments differ considerably from those encountered in rigid materials handling. Attempts to automate in an ‘open loop’ manner, assuming knowledge and consistency of all relevant fabric properties, are usually doomed to failure because such properties are likely to vary from batch to batch, with time, environmental conditions, and can be dependant on the handling history. Sensory feedback can provide information for the selection of appropriate corrective action. Various sensing strategies have been proposed for the detection of presence, position and orientation of fabric stacks and individual panels, with the aim of preparing parts for joining. These are discussed in some detail with particular emphasis on the practicalities of different means with respect to the relevant properties of the materials and the environment. The applications of sensors during sewing operations, for error recovery and for inspection purposes are also described.
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Gilbert, J.M., Taylor, P.M., Monkman, G.J., Gunner, M.B. (1995). Sensing in Garment Assembly. In: Acar, M. (eds) Mechatronic Design in Textile Engineering. NATO ASI Series, vol 279. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-0225-4_19
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