A robot driven robot index system includes a track having indices defining robot
workstation positions along the track. The system also includes a non-driven carriage
movable about the track. The carriage has a locking device for controllably locking
the carriage to the track. The system further includes a robot having a base and
a swingable, movable arm. The robot base is secured to the non-driven carriage.
The system also includes at least one reference connector spacedly disposed from
the track and located within a working range of the robot. The robot arm is adapted
to connect with the reference connector, for moving the robot along the track between
workstations through the movement of the robot arm.