List the names of methods used to track parts? - Correct Answer Bar Code and Radio Frequency
Identification (RFID)
End-of-Arm-Tooling: fragile object - Correct Answer To handle fragil or delicate parts Flexible fingers
Basic Components of an industrial robot (IR): Mechanical Arm - Correct Answer Also known as
Manipulator
consists of links and joints
3 parts: Base, arm, wrist
Joints: enable rotational or translational motion of links: links arm
Actuated by electrical, hydraulic, or pneumatic motors
3 Types of Arms: Rectangular, spherical, and cylindrical
Basic Components of an industrial robot (IR): Controller (Computer) - Correct Answer Microprocessor-
based dedicated computer
varies from company to company but similar basic components
heart of the system
Basic Components: CPU, Memory, I/O Ports
I/O Section is necessary to provide an interface between the controller computer (CPU) and:
Robot Sensors: Sensors in Production Area
Robot Teaching Devices
Permanent Storage
PLC
Vision Systems
Others
Basic Components of an industrial robot (IR): Power Source - Correct Answer means to move joints
, could be electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic, spring
sometimes all combined
Basic Components of an industrial robot (IR): End of Arm Tooling - Correct Answer Other Names:
Tooling, End Effector
Gripper ability to open and close
Allows the robot to become a productive machine
Mounted at end of arm
Could be Mechanical, Vacuum, or Magnetic Devices
Basic Components of an industrial robot (IR): Teaching Devices - Correct Answer Used to program
robots
Could be:
PC software installed to interface
Front Panel Control panel with function of robot
Teach Pendant hand-held remote
Basic Components of an industrial robot (IR): Data Storage - Correct Answer used to permanently store
programs
could be: Hard Drive or Tape
End of arm Tooling: Use - Correct Answer Devices attached to the robot tool plate (wrist) that allows it
to perform various tasks.
Separate from the arm.
Crucial part of the robot without it or not properly designed will make the robot useless
End of arm Tooling: other names - Correct Answer End effector, gripper
Identification (RFID)
End-of-Arm-Tooling: fragile object - Correct Answer To handle fragil or delicate parts Flexible fingers
Basic Components of an industrial robot (IR): Mechanical Arm - Correct Answer Also known as
Manipulator
consists of links and joints
3 parts: Base, arm, wrist
Joints: enable rotational or translational motion of links: links arm
Actuated by electrical, hydraulic, or pneumatic motors
3 Types of Arms: Rectangular, spherical, and cylindrical
Basic Components of an industrial robot (IR): Controller (Computer) - Correct Answer Microprocessor-
based dedicated computer
varies from company to company but similar basic components
heart of the system
Basic Components: CPU, Memory, I/O Ports
I/O Section is necessary to provide an interface between the controller computer (CPU) and:
Robot Sensors: Sensors in Production Area
Robot Teaching Devices
Permanent Storage
PLC
Vision Systems
Others
Basic Components of an industrial robot (IR): Power Source - Correct Answer means to move joints
, could be electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic, spring
sometimes all combined
Basic Components of an industrial robot (IR): End of Arm Tooling - Correct Answer Other Names:
Tooling, End Effector
Gripper ability to open and close
Allows the robot to become a productive machine
Mounted at end of arm
Could be Mechanical, Vacuum, or Magnetic Devices
Basic Components of an industrial robot (IR): Teaching Devices - Correct Answer Used to program
robots
Could be:
PC software installed to interface
Front Panel Control panel with function of robot
Teach Pendant hand-held remote
Basic Components of an industrial robot (IR): Data Storage - Correct Answer used to permanently store
programs
could be: Hard Drive or Tape
End of arm Tooling: Use - Correct Answer Devices attached to the robot tool plate (wrist) that allows it
to perform various tasks.
Separate from the arm.
Crucial part of the robot without it or not properly designed will make the robot useless
End of arm Tooling: other names - Correct Answer End effector, gripper
