Introduction to Robotics & Industrial Automation
| Course Name | Introduction to Robotics & Industrial Automation |
| Course Code | ECEg5152 |
| Year & Semester | 5th Year/2nd Semester |
| Stream | Computer Streams |
| ECTS | 5 |
| Module name | Embedded Systems and Automation |
| Module Code | ECEg-M4201 |
| Instructor Name |
Dr. Parvendra Kumar |
| Course Objective | Understand the elements of Industrial robots,mechanisms,sensors,actuators and end effectors, program robotic manipulators, acquaintance with artificial intelligence, industrial control circuits, applications of PLC |
| Contents of the syllabus | |
| Chapter 1: Introduction to automation & robotics Definitions, Automation Types, Automation advantages and limitations , types of robots, functions, applications, actions, history of robotics, Classification of robots | |
| Chapter 2: Robot End Effectors Asimov’s Laws of Robot, Introduction, types of end effectors, grippers, design of gripper, Degrees of Freedom, Links and Joints | |
| Chapter 3: Robotic sensors Introduction, types of sensors, Internal and External sensors, Tactile sensors based on proximity rod, Photo detector based, Conductive elastomer, piezo electric polymer, Slip sensor | |
| Chapter 4: Introduction to Robot Kinematics and dynamics Introduction to Kinematics and dynamics, Position and Orientation, Transformation Matrices 2D and 3D, Numerical problems for rotation of end effector | |
| Chapter 5: Robotic applications and programming Introduction, General Considerations, Material Transfer, spray painting, loading and unloading, types of programming languages, pick and place program | |
| Chapter 6: Industrial automation Devices PLC, Features, advantages, architecture, PLC Languages, Ladder Programming, overview of DCS and SCADA | |
| Pre-requisites | Introduction control Engg, sensor technology, programming languages |
| Teaching & Learning Methods | Lecture supported by tutorial, assignment and Lab |
| Assessment/Evaluation & Grading System | Assignment (15%), Attendance (5%), Quiz (10%); Tests (20%); Final Examination (50%) |
| Attendance Requirements | A student must attend at least 85 % of the classes |
| References | 1. M.W Spong and M.Vidyasagar, Wiley NewYork, 1989: Robot Dynamics and Control 2. J.J Criag – Introduction to robotics 3. Thomas R. Kurfess – Robotics and automation Robotics and Industrial automation by Rajput, S.Chand & Company |
Introduction to Robotics & Industrial Automation
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Chapter-1: Introduction to automation & robotics
Definitions, Automation Types, Automation advantages and limitations , types of robots, functions, applications, actions, history of robotics, Classification of robots
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Chapter-2: Robot End Effectors
Asimov’s Laws of Robot, Introduction, types of end effectors, grippers, design of gripper, Degrees of Freedom, Links and Joints
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Chapter-3: ROBOTIC SENSORS
Introduction, types of sensors, Internal and External sensors, Tactile sensors based on proximity rod, Photo detector based, Conductive elastomer, piezo electric polymer, Slip sensor
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Chapter-4: Introduction to Robot Kinematics and dynamics
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Chapter-5: Robot Applications and Programming
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Chapter-6: Industrial Automation Devices
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Assignment
Introduction to Robotics & Industrial Automation