Industrial Robotics Fundamentals: Theory and Applications 4e, Online Textbook
Industrial Robotics Fundamentals is an introduction to the principles, systems, and applications for industrial robotics or autonomous machines. The technical aspects of industrial robotics are covered in four units: Principles of Robotics; Power Supplies and Movement Systems; Sensing and End-of-Arm Tooling; and Control Systems and Maintenance. This 4th edition reflects new evolutions in the industrial robotics field, including coverage of Industry 4.0, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR). Special features address pioneers in the field, careers in the industry, and applications of technology, including robot lawnmowers and machine-to-machine communications.
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Industrial Robotics Fundamentals: Theory and Applications 4e, Online Textbook
- INDUSTRIAL ROBOTICS FUNDAMENTALS
- Copyright © 2023 by The Goodheart-Willcox Company, Inc.
- Preface
- About the Authors
- Reviewers
- Acknowledgments
- TOOLS FOR STUDENT AND INSTRUCTOR SUCCESS
- Features of the Textbook
- New to This Edition
- Brief Contents
- Contents
- Feature Contents
- Unit I Principles of Robotics
- Chapter 1 Introduction to Robotics
- Chapter 1 Outline
- Chapter 1 Objectives
- Chapter 1 Technical Terms
- Chapter 1 Overview
- 1.1 Early Robots
- 1.2 The Evolution of Industrial Robots
- Inventor Spotlight: George C. Devol
- 1.3 Classifications of Industrial Robots
- Robotics Innovations: Robot Lawnmower
- 1.4 Types of Automation
- 1.5 The Role of Robots in the Workforce
- Chapter 1 Summary
- Chapter 1 Know and Understand
- Chapter 1 Apply and Analyze
- Chapter 1 Critical Thinking
- Chapter 2 Fundamentals of Robotics
- Chapter 2 Outline
- Chapter 2 Objectives
- Chapter 2 Technical Terms
- Chapter 2 Overview
- 2.1 Parts of a Robot
- 2.2 Degrees of Freedom
- 2.3 Classifications of Robots
- 2.4 Configurations of Robots
- Robotics Innovations: The Grabit Gripper
- Chapter 2 Summary
- Chapter 2 Know and Understand
- Chapter 2 Apply and Analyze
- Chapter 2 Critical Thinking
- Chapter 3 Safety
- Chapter 3 Outline
- Chapter 3 Objectives
- Chapter 3 Technical Terms
- Chapter 3 Overview
- 3.1 General Safety
- 3.2 Safety with Tools and Equipment
- 3.3 Robotic Safety Considerations
- Robotics Innovations: Drones
- Chapter 3 Summary
- Chapter 3 Know and Understand
- Chapter 3 Apply and Analyze
- Chapter 3 Critical Thinking
- Chapter 4 Robot Programming
- Chapter 4 Outline
- Chapter 4 Objectives
- Chapter 4 Technical Terms
- Chapter 4 Overview
- 4.1 The Evolution of Programming
- Careers in Robotics: Software Engineer
- 4.2 Motion Control
- 4.3 Programming Methods
- 4.4 Programming Languages
- 4.5 Types of Programming
- 4.6 Voice Recognition
- Chapter 4 Summary
- Chapter 4 Know and Understand
- Chapter 4 Apply and Analyze
- Chapter 4 Critical Thinking
- Chapter 5 Industrial Applications
- Chapter 5 Outline
- Chapter 5 Objectives
- Chapter 5 Technical Terms
- Chapter 5 Overview
- 5.1 Integrating Robots into the Manufacturing Process
- 5.2 Selecting a Suitable Robot
- 5.3 Using Robots in Industry
- Careers in Robotics: Robotics Engineer
- Chapter 5 Summary
- Chapter 5 Know and Understand
- Chapter 5 Apply and Analyze
- Chapter 5 Critical Thinking
- Activity 5-1 Control with DC Stepping Motors
- Activity 5-2 Automatic Stepping Motor Control
- Unit II Power Supplies and Movement Systems
- Chapter 6 Electromechanical Systems
- Chapter 6 Outline
- Chapter 6 Objectives
- Chapter 6 Technical Terms
- Chapter 6 Overview
- 6.1 Automated Systems and Subsystems
- 6.2 Mechanical Systems
- 6.3 Electrical Systems for Sensing, Timing, and Control
- 6.4 Rotary Motion Systems
- Robotics Innovations: Edison Robot
- Chapter 6 Summary
- Chapter 6 Know and Understand
- Chapter 6 Apply and Analyze
- Chapter 6 Critical Thinking
- Activity 6-1 Electrical Meters
- Activity 6-2 Basic Electrical Problem Solving
- Activity 6-3 Control Systems Overview
- Activity 6-4 AC Synchronous Motors
- Activity 6-5 DC Stepping Motors
- Activity 6-6 Solenoids
- Activity 6-7 Electromagnetic Relays
- Activity 6-8 Motor-Driven Timers
- Activity 6-9 Digital Timers
- Chapter 7 Fluid Power Systems
- Chapter 7 Outline
- Chapter 7 Objectives
- Chapter 7 Technical Terms
- Chapter 7 Overview
- 7.1 Fluid Power System Models
- 7.2 Characteristics of Fluid Flow
- 7.3 Principles of Fluid Power
- Robotics Innovations: Security Robot
- 7.4 Fluid Power System Components
- 7.5 Hybrid Systems
- Chapter 7 Summary
- Chapter 7 Know and Understand
- Chapter 7 Apply and Analyze
- Chapter 7 Critical Thinking
- Activity 7-1 Force through Liquids
- Activity 7-2 Static Hydraulic System
- Activity 7-3 Hydraulic Ram System
- Activity 7-4 Hydraulic Power Source
- Activity 7-5 Hydraulic Pumps
- Activity 7-6 Pressure Control Valves
- Activity 7-7 Directional Control Valves
- Activity 7-8 Hydraulic Linear Actuators
- Activity 7-9 Hydraulic Rotary Actuators
- Activity 7-10 Compressibility of Air
- Activity 7-11 Pneumatic Pressure and Flow
- Activity 7-12 Pneumatic Linear Actuators
- Activity 7-13 Pneumatic Rotary Actuators
- Activity 7-14 Reed Switches
- Unit III Sensing and End-of-Arm Tooling
- Chapter 8 Sensors
- Chapter 8 Outline
- Chapter 8 Objectives
- Chapter 8 Technical Terms
- Chapter 8 Overview
- 8.1 How Sensors Work
- 8.2 Types of Sensors
- 8.3 Sensor Applications
- Inventor Spotlight: Nick Holonyak Jr.
- Chapter 8 Summary
- Chapter 8 Know and Understand
- Chapter 8 Apply and Analyze
- Chapter 8 Critical Thinking
- Activity 8-1 Proximity Detectors
- Activity 8-2 LVDT Detector
- Activity 8-3 Temperature Sensors
- Activity 8-4 Thermocouple Applications
- Chapter 9 End Effectors
- Chapter 9 Outline
- Chapter 9 Objectives
- Chapter 9 Technical Terms
- Chapter 9 Overview
- 9.1 End Effector Movement
- 9.2 Types of End Effectors
- 9.3 Changeable End Effectors
- 9.4 End Effector Design
- Robotics in Society: CyberKnife ® System
- Chapter 9 Summary
- Chapter 9 Know and Understand
- Chapter 9 Apply and Analyze
- Chapter 9 Critical Thinking
- Unit IV Control Systems and Maintenance
- Chapter 10 Computer Systems and Digital Electronics
- Chapter 10 Outline
- Chapter 10 Objectives
- Chapter 10 Technical Terms
- Chapter 10 Overview
- 10.1 Computer Systems
- Robotics Innovations: Robonaut
- 10.2 Digital Number Systems
- 10.3 Binary Logic Circuits
- 10.4 Computer Programming
- Robotics in Society: RQ-4 Global Hawk
- Chapter 10 Summary
- Chapter 10 Know and Understand
- Chapter 10 Apply and Analyze
- Chapter 10 Critical Thinking
- Activity 10-1 Digital Logic Functions
- Activity 10-2 Combination Logic Gates
- Chapter 11 Interfacing and Vision Systems
- Chapter 12 Maintaining Robotic Systems
- Chapter 12 Outline
- Chapter 12 Objectives
- Chapter 12 Technical Terms
- Chapter 12 Overview
- 12.1 Troubleshooting Robotic Systems
- Careers in Robotics: Field Service Technician
- 12.2 General Servicing Techniques
- 12.3 Preventive Maintenance
- Chapter 12 Summary
- Chapter 12 Know and Understand
- Chapter 12 Apply and Analyze
- Chapter 12 Critical Thinking
- Activity 12-1 Soldering and Terminal Connections
- Activity 12-2 Troubleshooting and Testing
- Chapter 13 Robots in Modern Manufacturing
- Chapter 13 Outline
- Chapter 13 Objectives
- Chapter 13 Technical Terms
- Chapter 13 Overview
- 13.1 Using Robots in Manufacturing
- 13.2 Evaluating Potential Uses for Robots
- Robotics Innovations: Segway Robot
- 13.3 Preparing an Implementation Plan
- Chapter 13 Summary
- Chapter 13 Know and Understand
- Chapter 13 Apply and Analyze
- Chapter 13 Critical Thinking
- Chapter 14 Robotic Applications and Innovations
- Chapter 14 Outline
- Chapter 14 Objectives
- Chapter 14 Technical Terms
- Chapter 14 Overview
- 14.1 Fully Automated Factories
- 14.2 Robots Outside the Factory
- 14.3 Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Expert Systems
- 14.4 Impacts on Society
- Robotics in Society: Humanoid Robots
- 14.5 Evolution of Robotic Applications and Innovations
- 14.6 Your Future in Robotics
- Chapter 14 Summary
- Chapter 14 Know and Understand
- Chapter 14 Apply and Analyze
- Chapter 14 Critical Thinking
- Chapter 15 Designing and Constructing a Robot
- Chapter 15 Outline
- Chapter 15 Objectives
- Chapter 15 Technical Terms
- Chapter 15 Overview
- 15.1 Robot Design
- 15.2 Materials Selection
- Careers in Robotics: Electronics Technician
- 15.3 Motion and Motion Control
- 15.4 Intelligence
- 15.5 Sensors
- 15.6 Troubleshooting
- Chapter 15 Summary
- Chapter 15 Know and Understand
- Chapter 15 Apply and Analyze
- Chapter 15 Critical Thinking
- Math Skills Handbook
- Glossary
- Index