--- title: "Improving Robot Accuracy: An eBook by David McMillan" description: Learn how to get accurate motion from inaccurate robots with this informative eBook by David McMillan. image: https://blog.appliedmfg.com/hubfs/AMT%20McMillan%20eBook%20robot%20accuracy-1-1.png --- [![AMT](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/AMT_June2022/images/Amt-Logo.svg "AMT")](https://appliedmfg.com) - [End of Line Solutions](https://appliedmfg.com/end-of-line-solutions/) - [Palletizing](https://appliedmfg.com/end-of-line-solutions/palletizing/) - [Case Sortation](https://appliedmfg.com/end-of-line-solutions/case-sortation/) - [Advanced Material Handling](https://appliedmfg.com/advanced-material-handling/) - [Robotic Machine Tending](https://appliedmfg.com/advanced-material-handling/robotic-machine-tending/) - [Thermoform Product Handling](https://appliedmfg.com/advanced-material-handling/thermoform-product-handling/) - [Robot Transfer Solutions](https://appliedmfg.com/advanced-material-handling/robot-transfer-solutions/) - 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[AMRs](https://appliedmfg.com/advanced-material-handling/amr/) - [Palletizing](https://appliedmfg.com/end-of-line-solutions/palletizing/) - [About](https://appliedmfg.com/about/) - [Blog](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog) - [News](https://appliedmfg.com/news/) - [Case Studies](https://appliedmfg.com/case-studies/) - [Videos](https://appliedmfg.com/videos/) - [Careers](https://appliedmfg.com/careers/) - [Automation Academy](https://appliedmfg.com/amts-automation-academy/) - [Open Positions](https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html) - [Contact](https://appliedmfg.com/contact/) ![](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/hubfs/AMT%20McMillan%20eBook%20robot%20accuracy-1-1.png) # Improving Robot Accuracy: An eBook by David McMillan Published by [David McMillan](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/author/david-mcmillan) on Jul 25, 2022 2:40:12 PM *eBook by Senior Application Engineer David McMillan. In this engaging and informative eBook, McMillan shares lessons learned on projects in a variety of industries.* In part one, learn how to reduce the variables in your robotic system with some general ![AMT eBook robot accuracy thumb](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AMT%20eBook%20robot%20accuracy%20thumb.png?width=300&name=AMT%20eBook%20robot%20accuracy%20thumb.png)lessons learned (the hard way) over the course of several robotic projects that required accuracy approaching, if not beating, the robot's inherent repeatability.  Part two covers how to implement "move, measure, correct" to get more accurate motion from inaccurate robots.  Learn the major stumbling blocks and the questions that should be asked during the design and integration phases of any systems  that need a high level of accuracy.  Click below to download the eBook *How To Increase Robot Accuracy: Getting Accurate Motion from Inaccurate Robots.*   **Download the eBook now:** [![Get the Robot Accuracy Guide](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/5830805/ffbeb85a-3a2c-488b-ad45-17a072afcc37.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/5830805/ffbeb85a-3a2c-488b-ad45-17a072afcc37)     ## **How to Increase Robot Accuracy: Getting Accurate Motion From Inaccurate Robots** **Table of Contents** Part One: Reducing the Variables![Accuracy-Precision-fig 1 transparent](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Accuracy-Precision-fig%201%20transparent.png?width=250&name=Accuracy-Precision-fig%201%20transparent.png) - Backlash - The Search for a Solution - Back to the Drawing Board - Surprisingly Simple Solution? - Navigating Between the Landmarks - Almost - Shelf Life - The Wrap Up Part Two: Move, Measure, Correct - Closing the Loop![robot accuracy image](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/robot%20accuracy%20image.png?width=250&name=robot%20accuracy%20image.png) - How Much Accuracy Do You Need? - Calibrate to Collaborate - Check, Re-Check, Recalibrate - Mutual Calibration - The Hard Way - Testing and Troubleshooting - The Wrap Up Download the eBook now: [![Get the Robot Accuracy Guide](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/5830805/ffbeb85a-3a2c-488b-ad45-17a072afcc37.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/5830805/ffbeb85a-3a2c-488b-ad45-17a072afcc37) Tags: [Robotics](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/tag/robotics), [David McMillan](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/tag/david-mcmillan), [Employees](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/tag/employees), [eBook](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/tag/ebook) [Back to Blog](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## Related Articles ## [Reducing the Variables: Getting Accurate Motion from Inaccurate Robots](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/accurate-motion-inaccurate-robots) Blog post by Senior Application Engineer David McMillan. David has been in the robotics industry... [Read More](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/accurate-motion-inaccurate-robots) ## [MMC: Making Robots More Accurate than They're Supposed to Be](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/mmc-ebook) Article by Senior Application Engineer David McMillan. David has been in the robotics industry for... [Read More](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/mmc-ebook) ## [PLC Controlled Robots](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/plc-controlled-robots) PLC controlled robots are not a magic bullet, but can provide cost savings to manufacturers by... 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