Introduction To Robotic
Introduction To Robotic
Introduction To Robotic
Robotics
Sookram Sobhan, Polytechnic University
ssobha01@photon.poly.edu
Outline
What is it?
What can it do?
History
Key components
Applications
Future
Robotics @ MPCRL
What is a Robot: I
Manipulator
What is a Robot: II
Decontaminating Robot
Cleaning the main circulating pump
housing in the nuclear power plant
What Can Robots Do: II
Welding Robot
What Can Robots Do: III
1995-present: Emerging
applications in small
robotics and mobile
robots drive a second
growth of start-up
companies and research
Lever
Slider-Crank
Linkage
Sensors: I
Human senses: sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell
provide us vital information to function and survive
Flexiforce
Sensors: II
Example
Infrared Ranging Sensor
KOALA ROBOT
6 ultrasonic sonar transducers to explore wide, open areas
Obstacle detection over a wide range from 15cm to 3m
16 built-in infrared proximity sensors (range 5-20cm)
Infrared sensors act as a virtual bumper and allow for
negotiating tight spaces
Sensors: V
Tilt sensors: e.g., to balance a robot
Example
Tilt Sensor
http://www.ab.com/motion/servo/fseries.html
Actuators: II
Pneumatic Cylinder
LM358 LM358
Spot welding
Continuous arc welding
Spray coating
Assembly
Inspection Assembly Manipulator
Cog Kismet
Future of Robots: II
Autonomy
Smart Cane
Remote Emergency
Notification System
Robotics @ MPCRLII
Type-X
RoboDry
Visit:
http://mechatronics.poly.edu