Code: 4361906
Credits: 4
Semester 6
MECHANICAL
Robotics and Industrial Automation
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Robotics and Industrial Automation Syllabus — Unit-wise Content
The official GTU curriculum for Robotics and Industrial Automation (subject code 4361906) as prescribed for MECHANICAL · Semester 6 divides the course into 6 units, covering 112 listed topics. The unit-wise breakdown below is read from the GTU syllabus document for this subject code, so you can check what the course actually covers before deciding which papers to attempt.
Download the official syllabus PDF (4361906)Unit 1 Introduction to Robotics
- 1.1. : Brief History of robotics.
- 1.2. : Definition of a ROBOT
- 1.3. : Laws of robotics.
- 1.4. : Advantages and Disadvantages of robots
- 1.5. : Component of an Industrial Robot
- 1.6. : Robot Terminology
- 1.7. : Robotic Joints
- 1.8. : Classification of Robots
- 1.8.1. : Based on Coordinate Systems
- 1.8.2. : Based on Power Source
- 1.8.3. : Based on Method of Control
- 1.8.4. : Based on programming Method
- 1.9. : Industrial Applications of Robot. 1.10: Safety practices with robots
Unit 2 Actuators and Grippers
- 2.1. : Introduction to robotic actuators:
- 2.1.1. : Block Diagram of an actuator system
- 2.1.2. : Subsystems of actuator system:
- 2.1.2.1. : Power supply,
- 2.1.2.2. : Power amplifier,
- 2.1.2.3. : Servomotor, and
- 2.1.2.4. : Transmission system.
- 2.2. : Classification of actuators:
- 2.2.1. : Pneumatic actuators,
- 2.2.2. : Hydraulic actuators,
- 2.2.3. : Electric actuators:
- 2.2.3.1. : DC motor.
- 2.2.3.2. : AC motor.
- 2.2.3.3. : Induction motor.
- 2.2.3.4. : Stepper motors.
- 2.2.3.5. : Linear actuators.
- 2.3. : Factors affecting selection of actuators.
- 2.4. : Introduction to Grippers.
- 2.5. : Classification of grippers:
- 2.5.1. : Mechanical grippers.
- 2.5.2. : Magnetic grippers.
- 2.5.3. : Vacuum grippers. Robotics and Industrial Automation Course Code: 4361906
- 2.5.4. : Adhesive grippers.
- 2.5.5. : Tools as grippers. 2.6: Factors affecting design and Selection of grippers.
Unit 3 Robot Kinematic s
- 3.1. : What is kinematics?
- 3.2. : Types of kinematic links:
- 3.2.1. : Rigid link.
- 3.2.2. : Flexible link.
- 3.2.3. : Floating link.
- 3.3. : Kinematic pair/constrains.
- 3.3.1. : Types of constrains
- 3.3.2. : Classification of kinematic pairs.
- 3.4. : Common types of robotic joints
- 3.5. : Kinematic chain:
- 3.5.1. : Closed chain mechanism.
- 3.5.2. : Open chain mechanism.
- 3.6. : Degree of freedom (DOF)
- 3.7. : Position and orientation of rigid body in space.
- 3.7.1. : Configuration space
- 3.7.2. : Coordinate systems
- 3.7.2.1. : Cartesian coordinate system
- 3.7.2.2. : Cylindrical coordinate system
- 3.7.2.3. : Spherical Coordinate system
- 3.8. : Representation of points and vectors in coordinate systems.
Unit 4 Robotic Sensors
- 4.1. : Types of Sensors in Robots
- 4.1.1. : Internal Sensors
- 4.1.2. : External Sensors
- 4.1.3. : Contact sensors
- 4.1.4. : Non-contact sensors
- 4.2. : Position and Displacement Sensor
- 4.2.2. : Optical Encoders
- 4.3. : Touch or Tactile Sensor
- 4.3.1. : Binary Sensor
- 4.3.2. : Analog Sensor
- 4.4. : Proximity Sensor
- 4.4.1. : Contact Proximity
- 4.4.2. : Non-Contact Proximity
- 4.4.5. : Eddy Current
- 4.4.7. : Hall Effective
- 4.5. : Procedure to choose right sensor for particular Application Robotics and Industrial Automation Course Code: 4361906
Unit 5 Robot Programming
- 5.1. : Requirement for robot language
- 5.2. : Structure of robot language
- 5.3. : Different Robot languages
- 5.4. : Robot Programming Techniques:
- 5.4.1. : Manual Programming Method
- 5.4.2. : Walk through Programming method
- 5.4.3. : Teach pendant or lead through programming method
- 5.4.4. : Off-line programming method
Unit 6 Industrial Automation
- 6.2. : Advantages and Limitations of Automation
- 6.3. : Application of Automation
- 6.4. : Elements of Automation
- 6.5. : Mechanization vs Automation
- 6.6. : Types of Automation
- 6.6.1. : Fixed (or Hard) Automation
- 6.6.2. : Programmable Automation
- 6.6.3. : Flexible (or soft) Automation
- 6.7. : Assembly automation equipment:
- 6.7.1. : Material handling System
- 6.7.1.1. : Classification of Material handling system
- 6.7.2. : Transportation System :
- 6.7.2.1. : Transfer Systems
- 6.7.2.2. : Transfer Machines
- 6.7.2.3. : Transfer Devices
- 6.7.3. : Feed System
- 6.7.3.2. : Characteristics of Feeder
- 6.7.3.3. : Types of Feeders
- 6.7.5. : Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV’s)
- 6.7.6. : Automated Storage Systems :
- 6.7.6.2. : Automated storage/ Retrieval Systems
- 6.8. : Flexible Manufacturing System (FMS)
- 6.8.2. : Flexible Manufacturing Cell and FMS
- 6.8.3. : Components of FMS
- 6.8.4. : Requirement of FMS
- 6.8.5. : Advantages and limitations of FMS
- 6.9. : Group Technology
- 6.9.2. : Advantages and limitations of Group Technology
- 6.9.3. : Part Families
- 6.9.4. : Formation and establishment of component family
- 6.11. : Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)
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