Understanding Robotics
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Description
Understanding Robotics is an introductory text on robotics and covers topics ranging from from the components of a robotic system, including sensors, to the industrial applications of robotics. The major factors justifying the use of robots for manufacturing are also discussed, along with the use of robots as a manufacturing tool, their impact on people, and the future of robotics. This book is comprised of eight chapters and begins with an overview of the roots of robotics and the use of robots in the manufacturing environment; advances in robot technology and typical applications of robots; reasons for using robots in the manufacturing environment; and the different manufacturing functions they perform, including visual inspection and intricate welding operations. A definition of the word ""robot"" is presented, and the impact of robots on jobs is considered. Subsequent chapters focus on the elements of a robot system, including the computer/controller, actuator power drive, and sensors; sensor applications in robotics; robotic usage by industry; economic justification of robotics; manufacturing technology and the role robotics can play in improving the United States' competitive manufacturing position; and the impact of robots on people and vice versa. The final chapter is devoted to market trends and competitiveness of the U.S. robotics industry and assesses the future prospects of robotics. This monograph should be a valuable resource for technologists and researchers interested in robots and robotics.
Table of Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
Acronyms And Abbreviations
1. Robotics Comes of Age
Introduction to Robotics
Why Use Robots?
Robots Defined
Roots of Robotics
Robot Technology
Typical Applications
The Robot Industry
Impact on Jobs
Safety
International Leadership
Now and the Future
2. Components of a Robotic System
Elements of a Robot System
Manipulator System
Computer/Controller
Actuator Power Drive
End-Effector Tooling
Fixtures and Tooling Accessories
Robot Sensors
System Characteristics
3. Sensors for Robotic Systems
Introduction to Sensors
Sensor Applications in Robotics
Sensor Integration
General Purpose Sensors
Machine Vision Sensors
Summary
4. Application of Robotics
Evolution of Robotic Application
Robotic Usage by Industry
Robot Applications
Implementation Factors
Systematic Approach to Robot Application
5. Justification of Robotics
Background
Economic Factors
Economic Analysis Methods
RobotJustification Analysis
RobotJustification Basic Program
6. Robots—A Manufacturing Tool
The Role of Manufacturing
Competitive Manufacturing
Historical Perspective on United States Manufacturing
Current Role of the Manufacturing Function
Recent Performance of United States Manufacturing
Impact on the United States Economy
World Class Competitiveness
Competitive Robotics
7. Robots and People
Impact of Robotics
8. A Glimpse of the Future
Market Trends and Competitiveness
Key Market Impact Issues
International Interdependence
Technology Trends
The Future of Robotics
Appendix A: Glossary of Terminology
Appendix B: Points of Contact
Bibliography
Index
Details
- No. of pages:
- 304
- Language:
- English
- Copyright:
- © Academic Press 1990
- Published:
- 28th August 1990
- Imprint:
- Academic Press
- eBook ISBN:
- 9780323156813
About the Author
V. Daniel Hunt
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