Maricopa Community Colleges  RBT100   19956-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 07/22/08
RBT100 19956-20086 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Industrial Robots
Industrial application of robots. Basic configuration and operation. Survey of drive systems, controls, and sensors.
Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
RBT100   19956-20086 Industrial Robots
1. Identify uses of flexible automation in batch operations and hostile environments from the point of view of productivity and product quality. (I)
2. Describe functional capabilities of industrial robots. (I)
3. Describe robot drive systems. (I)
4. Explain movement potential of robot arm designs. (II)
5. List and explain performance measures of robots. (II)
6. Describe robot control systems. (II)
7. Identify and describe robot sensor systems. (II)
8. Describe computer control of robots. (II)
9. Identify major industrial applications of robots. (III)
10. Explain utilization of flexible automation within an automatic factory. (III)
11. List major social implications of integrating robots into the work place. (III)
12. Identify safety features that must be followed when a robot is placed in a work environment. (III)
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RBT100   19956-20086 Industrial Robots
    I. Flexible automation
        A. Justification of robots in manufacturing
          1. Productivity
          2. Product quality
          3. Bath operation flexibility
          4. Hostile environment operations
          5. Capital investment return
        B. Robot systems characteristics
          1. Functional characteristics
          2. Mechanical structure
            a. Components
            b. Physical design factors
          3. Actuators
            a. Hydraulic
            b. Pneumatic
            c. Electrical
          4. Control systems
      II. Robot configuration and operation
          A. Robot geometry
            1. Arm designs
              a. Axis
              b. Degree of freedom
              c. Roll and pitch
            2. Work envelop
              a. Workspace coordinates and volume
              b. Movement calculation and path control
            3. Multi-axis motion
          B. Robot performance measures
            1. Accuracy
            2. Repeatability
            3. Speed and cycle time
            4. Pay load capacity
            5. End effectors
            6. Flexibility and adaptability
          C. Basic robot control
            1. Servo and non-servo
            2. Proportional, integral, and derivative controllers
          D. Robot sensors
            1. Position and proximity
            2. Vision
            3. Tactile
          E. Computer controllers
            1. Microprocessor controlled functions
            2. Software applications and techniques
            3. Embedded microprocessors
        III. Industrial applications
            A. Robot products
              1. Industrial classifications
                a. Limited sequence
                b. Programmable
              2. Systems and manufacturers
              3. Specific applications
            B. Robot work cell
              1. Work space
              2. Material flow
              3. Integration of work cells
            C. Automated factories
              1. Group technology
              2. Production and factory layout
              3. CAD, CAM, and flexible automation
            D. Social implications
              1. Job creation
              2. Job dislocation
              3. Training needs
            E. Industrial safety
              1. Safety objectives
              2. Safety requirements
            F. Future directions
              1. Robot mobility
              2. Goal-oriented robots
              3. Future applications
                a. Marine
                b. Mining
                c. Space
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