1. Ben Atkins Josh Hodak Shawn Osborn
Robotics
Ben Atkins
Josh Hodak
Shawn Osborn

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

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

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

5. 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”

6. 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

7. 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”

8. 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

9. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

16. Examples Sprue Picker Adjustable Stroke Maintenance Free
Adjustable Swing Angle

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

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

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