Faculty of IT & Computer Science
Semester: 3 (BCA Honors)
Subject: Robotics
Assignment - 2 (I, J, K Division)
1. Explain the various generations of robots with example.
2. (i) What is machine interference? (ii) What are the four basic robot
configurations available commercially? (iii) Classify the robot as per the
type of control and mobility.
3. What are the advantages and disadvantages of stepper motors over D.C.
servo motors?
4. Explain with neat sketch the working of stepper motors used in robotics.
5. Explain with neat sketch the working of D.C. servo motors used in
robotics.
6. Enlist various properties of grippers.
7. Enlist various types of grippers. With the help of sketches describe some
commonly used mechanical grippers. (Hint: Two jaws, Three jaws and
Four jaws)
8. Explain with a neat sketch magnetic grippers. State its advantages and
applications.
9. Explain with a neat sketch vacuum grippers. State its advantages and
applications.
10.Enlist various characteristics of robotic sensors.
11.Name some contact and non-contact type of sensors. Define sensitivity
and linearity in regard to sensors.
12.Explain the use of tactile sensors in robots.
13.Write a short note on potentiometer.
14.Explain the construction of LVDT used in robotics for displacement
measurement.
15.List out various sensors which can be interfaced with robots. Explain any
two sensors interface with robot in detail. (Hint: Encoders and Inductive
Proximity Sensor)
16. Explain proximity sensor in brief.
17. Write a short note on force and torque sensor.
18.Draw a block diagram for components of a machine vision system.
Mention the function of each component. State any five applications of a
robot vision systems.
19.Explain On-line and Off-line robot programming. What is a meaning of
lead through programming? OR What is robot programming? Explain in
detail various types of robot programming.
20.What are the points to be considered for selecting a robot for a particular
application? Explain in detail.