Industrial Robots and Their Applications
Chapter 2 solution
2.1 What are the different subsystems of a robotic system?
The six subsystems are: drive system, mechanical structure system, feeling system, robot-
environment interaction system, human-computer interaction system, and control system.
2.2 Why are transmissions used in a robot manipulator?
Transmission systems are used to transfer movement of the motor to a mobile articulation.
This definition applies to robots whose structures are made up of articulated segments
(rotational or translational), making up open chains from the base to the end effector
2.3 When should a belt-pulley be used over gears?
Which is better belt and pulley or gears?
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In general, for smaller drive systems gears are less costly than a belt and pulley system, but in
large applications a timing belt and pulley drive system is more cost effective. There you
have it – hopefully this discussion as to advantages and disadvantages of each drive system
has helped.
2.4 Show an arrangement of conveying boxes.
A conveyor system is a fast and efficient mechanical handling apparatus for automatically
transporting loads and materials within an area. This system minimizes human error, lowers
workplace risks and reduces labour costs — among other benefits. They are useful in helping
to move bulky or heavy items from one point to another. A conveyor system may use a belt,
wheels, rollers, or a chain to transport objects.
2.5 What are the advantages of using a mechanism over other transmission arrangements?
Mechanical power transmission is the transfer of energy from where it’s generated to a place
where it is used to perform work using simple machines, linkages and mechanical power
transmission elements.
Benefits of power transmission elements
Transmit power efficiently
The elements help to split and distribute the power source to run several mechanisms such as
a single motor running multiple conveyor belts.
To change rotational speeds
Reverse the rotational direction from the motor
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Converts rotational movement into linear reciprocating motion
2.6 What are different ways of classifying a robot?
There are six main types of industrial robots: cartesian, SCARA, cylindrical, delta, polar and
vertically articulated. However, there are several additional types of robot configurations.
Each of these types offers a different joint configuration. The joints in the arm are referred to
as axes.
2.7 Why are ADC and DAC required in robots?
Analog to Digital Converter (ADC) and Digital to Analog Converter (DAC) are very
important components in electronic equipment. Since most real world signals are analog,
these two converting interfaces are necessary to allow digital electronic equipments to
process the analog signals
2.8 What kind of robot is suitable for painting a shaft? Why?
Motoman Paint Robots
These application-specific paint robots can be used for primer, base coat, finish coat, clear
coat and spray dispensing, using water-based, solvent-based, powder, glaze and glue/adhesive
materials.
2.9 What is the shape of the workspace of the SCARA robot similar to Fig. 2.22? Draw it.
The SCARA robot is a manipulator with four degrees of freedom. This type of robot has
been developed to improve the speed and repeatability ON PICK&PLACE TASKS from one
location to another or to speed and improve the steps involved in assembly. This is why it is
often used with FlexiBowl®.
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2.10 Why are some workspaces empty?
What is different workspace configuration of robot?
One of the major factors which determines how an industrial robot will move and what limits
its workspace is its robot configuration. There are six major types of robot configurations:
Cartesian, Cylindrical, Spherical, Selective Compliance Articulated Robot Arm (SCARA).
Articulate, and Delta (Parallel).
2.11 What is the full form of PUMA?
The PUMA (Programmable Universal Machine for Assembly, or Programmable Universal
Manipulation Arm) is an industrial robotic arm developed by Victor Scheinman at pioneering
robot company Unimation.
2.12 What type of basic arm does the PUMA robot have?
The PUMA (Programmable Universal Machine for Assembly, or Programmable Universal
Manipulation Arm) is an industrial robotic arm developed by Victor Scheinman at pioneering
robot company Unimation.
2.13 What type of control is suitable in welding operations?
LEV for the most common types of manual welding processes
The most effective way to reduce welding fume is to capture it at source, protecting the
welder and preventing fume spreading. To adequately control exposure to welding fume you
should use suitable LEV where possible.
2.14 Name typical industrial applications of robots.
Arc Welding. Arc welding, or robot welding, became commonplace in the 1980s. ...
Spot Welding. ...
Materials Handling. ...
Machine Tending. ...
Painting. ...
Picking, Packing and Palletizing. ...
Assembly. ...
Mechanical Cutting, Grinding, Deburring and Polishing.
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2.15 What is the repeatability demanded in a spraying robot?
Repeatability is a measure of the ability of the robot to move back to the same position and
orientation over and over again. Accuracy is defined as the ability of the robot to precisely
move to a desired position in 3-D space.
