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Automation
Class1: Fundamentals of Robot
Dr. S. Meenatchisundaram
Email: meenasundar@gmail.com
First Stage
Second Stage
Third Stage
Fourth Stage
Invention of Tools
Invention of steam and IC engines
NC (Numerically Controlled) Machines
Development of Concepts of Robots
Laws of Robotics:
Sir Issac Asimov Laws:
Zeroth Law: A robot must not injure humanity or
through inaction, allow humanity to come to harm.
First Law: A robot must not harm a human being or,
through inaction, allow one to come to harm.
Second Law: A robot must always obey human
beings unless it is in conflict with a higher order law.
Third Law: A robot must protect itself from harm
unless that is in conflict with a higher order law.
S.Meenatchisundaram, MIT, Manipal,
Jan May 2015
Robot:
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Definition of a Robot:
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Automation Vs Robotics:
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Automation involves a
mechanical device that
can imitate the actions of
people or animals.
Robotics involves the
design, construction, and
operation of a robot.
A robot is a machine that
performs
complicated
tasks and is guided by
automatic controls.
S.Meenatchisundaram, MIT, Manipal,
Jan May 2015
Generations of Robots:
First generation:
- These
robots
were
designed to perform
factory work.
- Such robots performed
simple tasks that were
dangerous or unpleasant
for people.
- Robots were used to weld,
spray paint, move heavy
objects,
handle
hot
materials, etc.
Generations of Robots:
Second generation:
- These robots perform
more complex tasks
and simulate many
human functions.
- Such robots move,
sense surroundings,
and
respond
to
changes
in
their
environment.
Generations of Robots:
Present generation:
Industrial
robots
perform
many
factory jobs
Welding
Painting
Assembly
Generations of Robots:
Present generation:
Medical Robots
Generations of Robots:
Present generation:
Assistive Robots
Eating
Walking
Cleaning
Grasping/reaching
Generations of Robots:
Present generation:
Explore
Space
Underwater
Military
Generations of Robots:
Present generation:
Household Robots
Vacuum
Mow lawn
Clean