OIE751 ROBOTICS LTPC
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OBJECTIVES:
To understand the functions of the basic components of a Robot
To study the use of various types of End of Effectors and Sensors
To impart knowledge in Robot Kinematics and Programming
To learn Robot safety issues and economics.
UNIT - I FUNDAMENTALS OF ROBOT 6
Robot -Definition -Robot Anatomy -Coordinate Systems, Work Envelope Types and
Classification-Specifications-Pitch, Yaw, Roll, Joint Notations, Speed of Motion, Pay Load-Robot
Parts and their Functions-Need for Robots-Different Applications.
UNIT II ROBOT DRIVE SYSTEMS AND END EFFECTORS 9
Pneumatic Drives-Hydraulic Drives-Mechanical Drives-Electrical Drives-D.C. Servo Motors,
Stepper Motors, A.C. Servo Motors-Salient Features, Applications and Comparison of all these
Drives, End Effectors-Grippers-Mechanical Grippers, Pneumatic and Hydraulic-Grippers,
Magnetic Grippers, Vacuum Grippers; Two Fingered and Three Fingered Grippers; Internal
Grippers and External Grippers; Selection and Design Considerations
UNIT III SENSORS AND MACHINE VISION 12
Requirements of a sensor, Principles and Applications of the following types of sensors-
Position sensors -Piezo Electric Sensor, LVDT, Resolvers, Optical Encoders, pneumatic
Position Sensors, Range Sensors Triangulations Principles, Structured, Lighting Approach,
Time of Flight, Range Finders, Laser Range Meters, Touch Sensors ,binary Sensors.,
Analog Sensors, Wrist Sensors, Compliance Sensors, Slip Sensors, Camera, Frame Grabber,
Sensing and Digitizing Image Data-Signal Conversion, Image Storage, Lighting Techniques,
Image Processing and Analysis-Data Reduction, Segmentation, Feature Extraction, Object
Recognition, Other Algorithms, Applications-Inspection, Identification, Visual Serving and
Navigation.
UNIT IV ROBOT KINEMATICS AND ROBOT PROGRAMMING 13
Forward Kinematics, Inverse Kinematics and Difference; Forward Kinematics and
Reverse Kinematics of manipulators with Two, Three Degrees of Freedom (in 2 Dimension), Four
Degrees of freedom (in 3 Dimension) Jacobians, Velocity and Forces-Manipulator
Dynamics, Trajectory Generator, Manipulator Mechanism Design-Derivations and problems.
Lead through Programming, Robot programming Languages-VAL Programming-Motion
Commands, Sensor Commands, End Effector commands and simple Programs
UNIT V IMPLEMENTATION AND ROBOT ECONOMICS 5
RGV, AGV; Implementation of Robots in Industries-Various Steps; Safety Considerations for
Robot Operations -Economic Analysis of Robots.
OUTCOME:
Upon completion of this course, the students can able to apply the basic engineering knowledge
for the design of robotics
TEXT BOOKS:
1.Klafter R.D., Chmielewski T.A and Negin M., “Robotic Engineering -An Integrated Approach”,
Prentice Hall, 2003.
2.Groover M.P., “Industrial Robotics -Technology Programming and Applications”, McGraw Hill,
2001.
REFERENCES:
1.Craig J.J., “Introduction to Robotics Mechanics and Control”, Pearson Education,2008.
2.Deb S.R., “Robotics Technology and Flexible Automation” Tata McGraw Hill Book Co.,1994.
3.Koren Y., “Robotics for Engineers", Mc Graw Hill Book Co.,1992.
4.Fu.K.S.,Gonzalz R.C. and Lee C.S.G., “Robotics Control, Sensing, Vision and Intelligence”,
McGraw Hill Book Co.,1987.
5.Janakiraman P.A., “Robotics and Image Processing”, Tata McGraw Hill,1995.
6.Rajput R.K., “Robotics and Industrial Automation”, S.Chand and Company,2008.
7.Surender Kumar, “Industrial Robots and Computer Integrated Manufacturing”, Oxford and IBH
Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd.,1991