29 Questions
How are the movements of individual axes in a robot determined?
By their degrees of freedom (DOFs)
What is the main focus of kinematics in the context of robotics?
Describing movements without considering the resulting forces
What is the primary purpose of end effectors on a robot?
Performing specific tasks or operations
Which category of robots is mainly focused on automating the manufacturing and industrial production processes?
Industrial Robots
What do measurement systems in robotics primarily determine?
Position, velocity, and acceleration of robot parts
What is a key characteristic of mobile robots?
They are designed for autonomous navigation in various environments
What provides the energy necessary for the robot to move?
Actuators
Which type of actuator is a common actuator in industrial robots?
Stepper motor
What do proximity switches sense and acquire in a robot system?
Mechanical variables
Which type of sensor can be operated as inductive or capacitive?
Proximity switches
What is responsible for undertaking the automated task as the last link of a robot?
End effectors
What converts inputs into corresponding motions or switching operations in a robot system?
Control systems
Based on the characteristics, how many programmable axes do all industrial robots feature?
At least four programmable axes
Kinematics describe movements without considering the resulting ______
forces
Joints and links make up the kinematics of a ______
robot
The ability of individual axes to perform movements is determined by their degrees of freedom (DOFs), which describe independent ______
movements
Industrial Robots focus on the automation of the manufacturing and industrial production ______
processes
Mobile Robots are focused on ______ tasks
automating
End effectors are responsible for undertaking the automated task as the last link of a ______
robot
Actuators provide the ______ necessary for the robot to move
energy
Either electric, hydraulic, or pneumatic ______ can be used for the robot's application
energy
Stepper Motor – Common Actuator in Industrial ______
Robots
Measurement systems: sense and acquire the present ______
parameters
Typical measurements: mechanical variable (position, angle, velocity, force and ______)
acceleration
Different measuring principles are used to determine : velocity (change of position) or ______ (change of velocity)
acceleration
Proximity switches: Non-contact sensors that can be operated as inductive or ______
capacitive
Rotary encoders: To measure angles and angular velocity, rotary encoders are commonly ______
used
End Effectors : follow the last link of a robot; responsible for undertaking the automated ______
task
Control: Connection between inputs and the interpreter, which converts inputs into ______
outputs
Study Notes
Robot Movement and Control
- The movements of individual axes in a robot are determined by their degrees of freedom (DOFs), which describe independent movements or rotations.
- Kinematics in robotics focuses on describing the movements of robots without considering the resulting forces or energies.
Industrial Robots
- Industrial robots are mainly focused on automating the manufacturing and industrial production processes.
- They feature programmable axes, with a minimum of 3-6 axes depending on the characteristics.
End Effectors
- End effectors are responsible for undertaking the automated task as the last link of a robot.
- They can be customized to perform various tasks, such as welding, grasping, or painting.
Actuators and Energy
- Actuators provide the energy necessary for the robot to move.
- Either electric, hydraulic, or pneumatic power can be used for the robot's application.
- Stepper motors are a common actuator in industrial robots.
Measurement Systems
- Measurement systems in robotics primarily determine the present position, angle, velocity, force, and torque.
- Typical measurements include mechanical variables such as position, angle, velocity, force, and torque.
- Different measuring principles are used to determine velocity (change of position) or acceleration (change of velocity).
Sensors
- Proximity switches are non-contact sensors that can be operated as inductive or capacitive.
- Rotary encoders are commonly used to measure angles and angular velocity.
Control
- Control involves the connection between inputs and the interpreter, which converts inputs into corresponding motions or switching operations in a robot system.
This quiz covers the study goals for Unit 3 on industrial robots, including the basic components, typical examples, applications, and current trends in industrial robots. It also explains the terms kinematics, measurement systems, and end effectors in a simple manner.
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