Overview of robots –selection of motors and drives – sensors - communication technologies – SQL systems –IOT for robotics
Operation of Stepper motor, Servo motor, PMDC, Linear motors – control methods – driving technologies
Design Principle – Types of Gearboxes – Selection of a Gear Unit – Operation Factor – Equivalent Power – Factors that affect operation factor – Geared Motor Applications
PLC – ladder and FBD programming – analog inputs – HMI – pneumatic and hydraulic drives – AC drives and servo drives
Automated mobile robots (AMRs) - Zero Down Time Solution (ZDT) – Hybrid Robots -Automotive and Beyond – Technology in Industry 4.0
Reference Book:
1. Dennis Clark, Michael Owings, “Building Robot Drive Trains”, McGraw-Hill Education, 2003. 2. Deb, “Robotics Technology and Flexible Automation”, McGraw-Hill Education (India) Pvt Limited, 2010.
Text Book:
1. Tadej Bajd, MatjažMihelj, Marko Munih, “Introduction to Robotics”, Springer Netherlands 2013. (UNIT I) 2. Rex Miller, “Robots and Robotics: Principles, Systems, and Industrial Applications”, McGraw-Hill Education, 2017. (UNIT II-V)
