Fall 2024 - FIRT - C2: Industrial Robots Overview

What are the main types of industrial robots?

• linear robots

• polar robots

• articulated robots, SCARA robots, delta robots, cartesian robots, cylindrical robots

• hexapod robots

How do end effectors contribute to the functionality of industrial robots?

• End effectors hinder the movement of industrial robots.

• End effectors are purely decorative on industrial robots.

• End effectors are not essential for the operation of industrial robots.

• End effectors enable industrial robots to perform specific tasks by interacting with the environment.

Name one sensor commonly used in industrial robots and explain its purpose.

• Pressure sensor

• Proximity sensor

• Temperature sensor

• Light sensor

What are some typical applications of industrial robots in manufacturing?

• Welding, painting, assembly, packaging, palletizing, material handling

• gardening

• dancing

• Singing

• cleaning

Which type of industrial robot is best suited for welding tasks?

• SCARA robots

• Articulated robots

• Linear robots

• Delta robots

Explain the concept of 'pick and place' in the context of industrial robots.

• In 'pick and place', robots only pick up objects but do not move them to another location.

• The 'pick and place' concept involves robots choosing between different objects to move.

• The 'pick and place' concept in industrial robots refers to the robot selecting an object from one location and moving it to another location.

• Industrial robots use 'pick and place' to rearrange objects in a random order.

What role do vision systems play in enhancing the capabilities of industrial robots?

• Vision systems have no impact on industrial robots

• Vision systems are only used for entertainment purposes

• Vision systems only work in ideal lighting conditions

• Vision systems enhance industrial robots' capabilities by providing visual feedback for tasks such as object recognition, quality control, and navigation.

Discuss the importance of force/torque sensors in industrial robot applications.

• Force/torque sensors are irrelevant in industrial robot applications

• Force/torque sensors are primarily used for entertainment in industrial robot applications

• Force/torque sensors are important in industrial robot applications for providing feedback on forces and torques, enabling precision, adaptability, safety, and efficiency.

• Force/torque sensors are only used for aesthetic purposes in industrial robot applications

How do collaborative robots differ from traditional industrial robots?

• Collaborative robots are more expensive than traditional industrial robots.

• Collaborative robots are not capable of performing complex tasks like traditional industrial robots.

• Collaborative robots can work alongside humans and have safety features to detect human presence, while traditional industrial robots are usually kept in cages for safety.

• Collaborative robots are smaller in size compared to traditional industrial robots.

Describe the function of proximity sensors in industrial robot safety systems.

• Proximity sensors are designed to play music when objects are detected near the robot.

• Proximity sensors are used to measure temperature variations in the robot's environment.

• Proximity sensors are used to control the robot's speed in industrial settings.

• Proximity sensors detect objects or people near the robot to prevent collisions and ensure safety.