Autonomous robotic cutting system

A robotic scrap metal cutting device, comprising:

• a robotic actuator;
• a cutting torch attached to the actuator and responsive to the actuator for movement predetermined cutting path along a metal surface;
• a camera for receiving an image of a heat pool, the heat pool defined by engagement of the cutting torch with the metal surface;
• and
• cutting logic for controlling a speed of the cutting torch based on a convexity and intensity of the heat pool computed from the image.

A computer program embodying program code on a non-transitory computer readable medium that, when executed by a processor, performs steps for implementing a method of e actuating a robotic cutting torch, the method comprising:

• directing a cutting torch on predetermined cutting path along a metal surface;
• receiving an image of a heat pool, the heat pool defined by engagement of the cutting torch with the metal surface;
• and
• controlling a speed of the cutting torch based on a convexity and intensity of the heat pool computed from the image.