Key Components and Applications of Industrial Robots

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Match the following robot types with their descriptions:

Mobile robot = Capable of moving around in the environment, not fixed to one location Industrial robot (manipulator) = Consists of a jointed arm and an end effector, used in industrial automation applications Industrial robot = Automatically controlled, reprogrammable, multipurpose manipulator programmable in three or more axes Industrial robot applications = Includes welding, painting, assembly, pick and place, product inspection, and testing

Match the following features with their descriptions:

Robot configurations = Commonly used types of robots Jointed arm = Part of an industrial robot consisting of multiple linked segments End effector = Device attached to the end of a robot arm used for specific tasks Robot applications = Examples include welding, painting, assembly, pick and place, product inspection, and testing

Match the following terms with their definitions:

Automatically controlled = Operated without direct human intervention Reprogrammable = Capable of being programmed or reconfigured for different tasks Multipurpose manipulator = Capable of performing various tasks Three or more axes = Movement capabilities in three dimensions or more

Match the following programming languages with their primary usage:

Python = General-purpose programming JavaScript = Client-side scripting for web applications SQL = Database queries CSS = Styling web pages Signup and view all the answers

Match the type of industrial robot with its mechanical design:

Articulated robot = Multi-jointed arm design SCARA robot = Rigid horizontal arm with shoulder, elbow, and wrist joints Delta robot = Parallel-link arm design Cartesian coordinate robot = 3 linear joints for X, Y, and Z movement Signup and view all the answers

Match the key component of a robot with its function:

Power conversion unit = Converts electrical power to a form suitable for the robot's components Sensors = Provide input data beyond human senses Actuators = Convert electrical signals into mechanical motion or force Controller = Coordinates the robot's movements and actions based on input Signup and view all the answers

Match the type of robot mobility with its description:

Fixed robot = Has a stationary base Mobile robot = Has mobility through wheels, tracks, or legs Wheeled robot = Moves on wheels Legged robot = Moves using legs for mobility Signup and view all the answers

Match the robot sensor with its function:

Accelerometers = Measure acceleration forces Vision sensors = Provide visual input data Force sensors = Enable precise fitting and insertion of machine parts Proximity sensors = Detect nearby objects or obstacles Signup and view all the answers

Match the robotic actuator with its type:

Synchronous motors = Type of motor actuator Stepper motors = Type of motor actuator Pneumatic cylinders = Type of pneumatic actuator Hydraulic motors = Type of hydraulic actuator Signup and view all the answers

Match the industry with its application of robots:

Automobile manufacturing = Machine loading and unloading, spot welding Health care = Robotic assistant micro surgery Mining = Material handling manipulator, spot welding manipulator Warehouses = Material handling, material transfer, machine loading and unloading Signup and view all the answers

Match the advantage of robots with its description:

Greater flexibility = Ability to adapt to different tasks and environments Re-programmability = Ability to change tasks without physical modification Improved product quality = Consistent and precise production output Accident reduction = Decrease in workplace accidents due to automation Signup and view all the answers

Match the disadvantage of robots with its impact:

Replacement of human labor = Substitution of human workers by robots Greater unemployment = Increase in joblessness due to automation Retraining costs for both unemployed and users of new technology = Expense associated with learning new skills for workforce and users Hidden costs associated with technology integration = Unforeseen expenses related to implementing new technology Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Articulated robots, SCARA robots, Delta Robots, Cartesian coordinate robots, and Gantry robots are types of industrial robots with different mechanical designs.
Key components of robots include a power conversion unit, sensors, actuators, a controller, a user interface, and a manipulator or linkage mounted on a base.
Fixed robots are commonly used in manufacturing with a stationary base, while mobile robots have mobility through wheels, tracks, or legs.
Robot sensors include accelerometers, vision sensors, force sensors, proximity sensors, and tilt sensors, providing information beyond human senses.
Force sensors enable precise fitting and insertion of machine parts and automation of high-skill jobs.
Infrared proximity sensors act as virtual bumpers for tight spaces and obstacle detection.
Common robotic actuators include synchronous motors, stepper motors, AC servo motors, brushless DC servo motors, pneumatic cylinders, hydraulic motors, pneumatic motors, muscle wire servo motors, and servo motors.
Robots are used extensively in industries such as agriculture, automobile manufacturing, entertainment, health care, laboratories, law enforcement, manufacturing, military, mining, transportation, utilities, and warehouses.
Applications of robots in industries include material handling, material transfer, machine loading and unloading, spot welding, continuous arc welding, spray coating, assembly, inspection, and material handling manipulator, and spot welding manipulator.
Robots are used in space by NASA, in hazardous environments such as underwater or in combustible gases, and in medicine for robotic assistant micro surgery.
Advantages of robots include greater flexibility, re-programmability, kinematics dexterity, greater response time, improved product quality, maximization of capital intensive equipment, accident reduction, and reduction of hazardous exposure for human workers.
Disadvantages of robots include replacement of human labor, greater unemployment, significant retraining costs for both unemployed and users of new technology, and hidden costs associated with technology integration.

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This lecture covers the key components and applications of industrial robots, including modern examples such as mobile robots which have the capability to move around in their environment and perform tasks like vacuum cleaning. The lecture is adapted from Emam Fathy, Vikram Kapila, and Dr. Majed Moosa.