An ability to design a robot mechanism to meet kinematics requirements.

An ability to formulate, and solve complex kinematics and dynamics problems in

robotics

UNIT - I

Introduction to Robotics, major component of a robot, robotic like devices,

classification of robots - Classification by coordinate system and by control
method, Specifications of robots, fixed versus flexible automation, economic
analysis, overview of robot application, Robot Control
Architecture. (15)

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UNIT - II

Robot End Effectors: Introduction, end effectors, interfacing, types of end

effectors, grippers and tools, considerations in the selection and design of remote
centered devices, Requirements of End effectors. (15)

UNIT - III

Robotic Sensory Devices : Objective, Non-optical position sensors - potentiometers,

synchros, inductocyn, optical position sensors - opto interrupters, optical
encoders (absolute & incremental)

Proximity Sensors : Contact type , non contact type - reflected light scanning
laser sensors.

Touch & Slip Sensors : Touch sensors - proximity rod & photo detector sensors, slip
sensors - Forced oscillation slip sensor, interrupted type
slip sensors, force and torque sensors. (15)

UNIT - IV

Transformations and