ABB Secures Patent for Industrial Robot Manipulator Control Method
Time:2026-05-07 Browse: 0
Zurich, Switzerland — ABB Ltd. has been granted a patent in China for a method and system for controlling industrial robot manipulators. The patent, titled “Method, Control System, and Industrial Robot for Controlling an Industrial Robot Manipulator”, was filed on February 2021 and is now officially published under CN116867616B by the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA).
Overview of the Patent
The patented technology provides a method and control system for operating industrial robot manipulators, aiming to enhance precision, efficiency, and flexibility in robot operations. While specific technical details are protected under the patent, the innovation reflects ABB’s continued focus on improving industrial robotics performance and enabling more adaptable, high-performance automation solutions.
Significance
The granted patent underlines ABB’s leadership in industrial robotics, particularly in:
Advanced manipulator control: Improving accuracy and responsiveness of robot movements
Enhanced automation capabilities: Supporting complex manufacturing and production processes
Intellectual property innovation: Strengthening ABB’s technology portfolio in robotic control systems
About ABB
ABB has over 140 years of experience in electrical engineering, automation, and robotics. Through combining engineering expertise with digital technologies, ABB empowers manufacturers worldwide to improve operational efficiency, product quality, and sustainable growth. ABB employs around 110,000 people globally and is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ABBN) and Nasdaq Stockholm (ABB).
