automation and robotics. when did it begin? approximately 200 years ago, most things were produced...
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Automation and Robotics
When did it begin?
• Approximately 200 years ago, most things were produced by hand.– Meant limited quantities.– Goods were expensive.– Each item was unique even in its flaws.
The Industrial Revolution
• “1st stage of automation.”
• 19th century (1800’s)– Machines were starting to be used.
• Mass production.• Goods cheaper.• Easier to obtain goods.• Goods produced quicker.• Fewer workers needed to produce same amount of
products.
1960’s
• “2nd stage of automation”.
• Advent of the computer.– Programmable machines which required very
little human intervention.
Early Computers
1980’s
• “3rd stage of automation.”
• Creation of powerful software.– Allows us to focus on the task they should
perform instead of actually doing it.
Parts of the Robotic Arm
BaseShoulder
Elbow
WristEnd Effector
Questions?
• 1. Explain the word automation or automated.
• 2. What is robotics?
• 3. List 2 positive impacts of robotics.
• 4. List 2 negative impacts of robotics.
• 5. Write a paragraph explaining how robotics will affect your future. Be detailed.
Key Terms• Automation• End Effector• Limitations• Manipulators• Programmer• Range of Motion• Reprogram• Robot• Robotics• Tedious• Troubleshoot
Key Terms
• Automation – The process of operating machines with minimal
human control.
• Robotics– The specialized field of engineering and computer
science that deals with the design and application of robots.
• End effector– Special end on a robotic arm. (Welder, grasper)
• Limitation– Factor which decreases or limits production. (What holds us
back.)• Manipulator
– Something that changes.• Programmer
– Write a set of instructions for a machine.• Range of motion
– How far a piece of equipment can move.• Reprogram
– Rewrite the program (program again).• Robot
– Machine that performs a specific function.• Tedious
– Boring, time consuming task.• Troubleshoot
– Finding the problem and fixing it.