The invention discloses differing embodiments of calibration apparatus,
and methods of use. In one embodiment, the calibration apparatus may be
used to calibrate a tool, positioning system, robot, machine, or device.
The calibration apparatus may include a first member adapted to be
attached to a tool, positioning system, robot, machine, or device, and
two or more reflectors attached to the first member. The reflectors may
be adapted to reflect one or more laser beams emitted from a laser
tracker system. In such manner, a laser tracker system may be used to
determine spatial X, Y, and Z coordinates of the reflectors, and/or to
determine angular orientation of the first member. Using the spatial X,
Y, and Z coordinate and angular orientation data, a tool, positioning
system, robot, machine, or device may be calibrated.