Manufacturing Engineering & Technology
7th Edition
ISBN: 9780133128741
Author: Serope Kalpakjian, Steven Schmid
Publisher: Prentice Hall
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Concept explainers
Videos
Textbook Question
Chapter 37, Problem 54SDP
Design a robot gripper that will pick up and place the following: (a) eggs, (b) an object made of foam rubber, (c) a metal ball with a very smooth and polished surface, (d) a newspaper, and (e) tableware, such as knives, spoons, and forks.
Expert Solution & Answer
Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solution
Students have asked these similar questions
You wish to build a dynamically stable robot with a single wheel only. For each of the four-wheel types (Standard Wheel, Castor Wheel, Swedish Wheel, Spherical Wheel), explain whether or not it may be used for such a robot.
If you were to design a robotic system for fire fighting, which all actuators would be required? Describe the working of suitable actuator used in fire fighting robotic system. Justify your answer.
Advantages and disadvantage of robots in mechanical industry
Chapter 37 Solutions
Manufacturing Engineering & Technology
Ch. 37 - Describe the differences between mechanization...Ch. 37 - Explain the difference between hard and soft...Ch. 37 - Prob. 3RQCh. 37 - Explain the difference between a flexible...Ch. 37 - Describe the principle of numerical control of...Ch. 37 - Explain open-loop and closed-loop control...Ch. 37 - Describe the principle and purposes of adaptive...Ch. 37 - What factors have led to the development of...Ch. 37 - What is a point-to-point control system? How is...Ch. 37 - Describe the features of an industrial robot. Why...
Ch. 37 - List and describe the principles of various types...Ch. 37 - Describe the concept of design for assembly. Why...Ch. 37 - Is it possible to have partial automation in...Ch. 37 - Explain the advantages of flexible fixturing.Ch. 37 - How are robots programmed to follow a certain...Ch. 37 - What kind of end effectors are available for...Ch. 37 - (a) Why is automation generally regarded as...Ch. 37 - Are there activities in manufacturing operations...Ch. 37 - What is a programmable logic controller? Why...Ch. 37 - Explain the factors that have led to the...Ch. 37 - Prob. 21QLPCh. 37 - Prob. 22QLPCh. 37 - Discuss methods of online gaging of workpiece...Ch. 37 - Are drilling and punching the only applications...Ch. 37 - Prob. 25QLPCh. 37 - Prob. 26QLPCh. 37 - Describe situations in which the shape and size of...Ch. 37 - Explain the difference between an automated...Ch. 37 - Explain why sensors have become so essential in...Ch. 37 - Prob. 30QLPCh. 37 - Prob. 31QLPCh. 37 - What is meant by the term sensor fusion?Ch. 37 - Prob. 33QLPCh. 37 - Prob. 34QLPCh. 37 - Prob. 35QLPCh. 37 - Prob. 36QLPCh. 37 - Prob. 37QTPCh. 37 - Disassemble a simple ballpoint pen. Carefully...Ch. 37 - Examine Fig. 37.11b, and obtain an expression for...Ch. 37 - Refer to Part III of this book, and give an...Ch. 37 - Prob. 42SDPCh. 37 - Prob. 44SDPCh. 37 - Give examples of products that are suitable for...Ch. 37 - Prob. 47SDPCh. 37 - Prob. 48SDPCh. 37 - Prob. 51SDPCh. 37 - Prob. 52SDPCh. 37 - Prob. 53SDPCh. 37 - Design a robot gripper that will pick up and place...Ch. 37 - Prob. 55SDPCh. 37 - Prob. 56SDPCh. 37 - Describe the sensors that you use in a simple act,...Ch. 37 - Prob. 58SDPCh. 37 - Prob. 59SDPCh. 37 - Conduct an Internet search and obtain product...
Knowledge Booster
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, mechanical-engineering and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.Similar questions
- Explain in detail how the characteristics: repeatability and precision of a robotic system affect its performance with the help of specific examples.arrow_forwardQuestion 45 is based on the following picture. Reprinted with permission from Popular Science magazine, ©2000, Times Mirror Magazines, Inc. 45. Stuart Wilkinson, the engineer of "Chew- Chew" said, "we stole the idea of eating food from the biological world, but we are marrying that idea to useful robotic capabilities." Which of the following would not be an application of Stuart Wilkinson's theory? A. A leaf mulcher that feeds on foliage B. a trash compactor that feeds on garbage dos C. a lawn mower that feeds on grass bos 9D. a garden cultivator that feeds on soil clippings E. a recycling truck that feeds on petroleum conjoarrow_forwardOutline and Explain the six simple machine and give examples of it usesarrow_forward
- Which of the following are possible elements of robots? A. Rigid bodies B. Soft, flexible bodies C. Jointsarrow_forwarda. What is the ideal mechanical advantage of this system? The inclined plane dimensions are 7.2 meters length and 1.8 meters height.b. What effort force is required to move the 600N create? c. In practice, you need to supply an effort force of 75 N to lift the crate. What is the efficiency?d. How could you redesign this compound machine so that the effort force needed was 50 N in practice? Assume the efficiency is your response from part C no matter what changes you make. Be specific with the changes you propose (if you add pulleys state how many, if you change the inclined plane dimensions state the new dimensions, etc.).arrow_forwardWith reference to robot geometry, what kind of robotic configuration would be best suited for pick and place application. Justify your answer. Mention industrial applications for other configurations also.arrow_forward
- Badr Al Sama Hospital pharmacy decided to deploy a robot to vend medicines to the patients. It is well known that the medicines are light in weight and the robot can be manufactured with less cost. From your view point what actuator/drive system will be more suitable to this application, Justify and Explain the suggested drive system with neat diagramarrow_forwardAnswer using man and machine chart (excel).arrow_forwardThere are several problems with robotics.arrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
Welding: Principles and Applications (MindTap Cou...Mechanical EngineeringISBN:9781305494695Author:Larry JeffusPublisher:Cengage Learning
Welding: Principles and Applications (MindTap Cou...
Mechanical Engineering
ISBN:9781305494695
Author:Larry Jeffus
Publisher:Cengage Learning
The Robot Revolution: The New Age of Manufacturing | Moving Upstream; Author: Wall Street Journal;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HX6M4QunVmA;License: Standard Youtube License