Robotics technology and flexible automation / by S.R. Deb, Sankha Deb.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Deb, S. R., author.

Deb, Sankha, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Robotics.

Automation.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xx, 552 pages) : illustrations, figs., tables.

Edition:

2nd ed.

Place of Publication:

New York, N.Y. : McGraw-Hill Education LLC., c2010.

Contents:

Foreword

D. Preface to the second edition

E. Acknowledgements to the second edition

F. Preface to the first edition

G. Acknowledgements to the first edition

1. Robotics: history, present status and future trends

Philosophical considerations

Robotics and programmable automation

Historical background

Laws of robotics

Robot definitions

Robotics systems and robot anatomy

Human systems and robotics

Specifications of robots

Present application status

Machine intelligence, computer and robotics?future trends

Flexible automation versus robotics technology

Safety measures in robotics

Exercises

Bibliography

2. Robot kinematics and dynamics

Introduction

Forward and reverse kinematics (transformation) of three degrees of freedom robot arm

Forward and reverse transformation of a four degrees of freedom manipulator in 3-d

Homogeneous transformations

Kinematic equations using homogeneous transformations

Inverse kinematics of robot

Robot arm dynamics

3. Robot drives, actuators and control

Functions of drive systems

General types of fluids

Pump classification

Introduction to pneumatic systems

Electrical drives

A.c. Motors

Piezoelectric actuators

Stepper motor

Drive mechanisms

4. Robot end-effectors

Classification of end-effectors

Drive system for grippers

Mechanical grippers

Magnetic grippers

Vacuum grippers

Adhesive grippers

Hooks, scoops and other miscellaneous devices

Gripper force analysis and gripper design

Design of multiple degrees of freedom instrumented robot hand

Active and passive grippers

5. Sensors and intelligent robots

Artificial intelligence and automated manufacturing

Ai and robotics

Need for sensing systems

Sensory devices

Types of sensors

Robot vision systems

Design and control of sensor integrated dexterous robot hand

Soft computing

6. Robot languages and programming

Robot languages

Classification of robot languages

Computer control and robot software

Val system and language

7. Mechatronics and computer interfacing

The changing environment

Mechatronics?a leading edge technology

Automation and mechatronic applications

Basic electronic components

Digital circuits and devices

Programmable logic controllers (plc)

Computers and microprocessors

Common input-output devices and standard interfaces

Pc and microprocessor-based controls of a mechatronic press for assembly

Microelectromechanical systems (mems)

8. Flexible automation technology

Introduction to flexible automation

Flexible automation?a new tool

9. Quantitative techniques for economic performance

Feasibility of the robotization plan

Data acquisition

Investment and evaluation strategies

Planning for robot installation

10. Applications of robots

Capabilities of robots

Robotics applications

Obstacle avoidance

Other uses of robots

Robotic application under computer-integrated manufacturing (cim) environment

Robotics in india

The future of robotics

Exercises ? Bibliography.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Description based on cover image and table of contents, viewed on Oct. 24, 2014.

ISBN:

9780071842853

9780070077911

0070077916

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