Ben Atkins Josh Hodak Shawn Osborn Robotics Ben Atkins Josh Hodak Shawn Osborn

Purpose To research the topic of robotics To improve presentation ability To teach the class about robotics

Presentation Outline Purpose Introduction Theory and Background Advantages/Disadvantages Basic Operation Applications/Equipment

Presentation Outline (cont’d) Examples Degater Sprue Picker Conclusion Future Capabilities

Introduction Definition of a Robot “A reprogrammable, multifunctional manipulator designed to move materials, parts, tools, or specialized devices, through variable programmed motions for the performance of a variety of tasks”

Introduction History of Robotics 1946, memory device for controlling machines First industrial robot 1961 at GM factory in NJ Invention of microchip in 1970 Universal devices (UTD) in 1970’s Basically just mechanical arms Spot-welding, painting, loading

History (cont’d) 1980’s: “First Generation” robots Repetitive and dirty jobs Welding, painting, grinding 1990’s: “Second Generation” robots Able to “see” and “touch”

Theory and Background Overall Use Types of Robots -Limited Sequence -90% industry -10% miscellaneous (Battlebots) Types of Robots -Limited Sequence -Playback Robots Point-to-point Continuous

Advantages Time Efficiency -Being able to work all three shifts -No absenteeism Safety -Reductions of accidents Higher Quality -More precise Increased Outputs -Higher speeds and consistent cycles

Advantages (cont’d) Reliability Reduces manufacturing lead time Ease of use -Simple control panels Flexibility -Capable of multiple tasks

Disadvantages Higher Initial Costs -Sophisticated machinery -Installation and machine setup High Maintenance -Complex components -Repairs

Disadvantages (cont’d) Takes away human jobs Overall Cost Energy Usage Depreciation Eight to Ten years service life

Applications Part Removal Packaging Inspection and Testing Side Entry Top Entry Sprue Picker Packaging Inspection and Testing Vision (Optical) Systems

Applications (cont’d) Miscellaneous Applications Welding -Spot and Arc Decorating -Painting, decorating, and stamping Degating -Runner and sprue removal

Examples Floor Mounted Degater From SAS Automation Pneumatic sprue cutters From SAS Automation

Examples Sprue Picker Adjustable Stroke Maintenance Free Adjustable Swing Angle

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Conclusion Future: “Third Generation” robots Intelligence and massive computing power “Infer Logically” Work out for themselves how to do something

Conclusion (cont’d) Future Capabilities Mobility -”Walk” around plant Man-Robot Voice Communication -Speech recognition Tactile Sensing -Ability to recognize by touch

Conclusion (cont’d) Future Capabilities (cont’d) Minimize spatial intrusion Smaller robots Energy conservation Energy efficient robots General Purpose Hands Universal Grippers