Chapter 13: Robotics

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. Preface xvii
4. Chapter 1: Automation 1
5. Chapter 2: Basic Laws and Principles 13
6. Chapter 3: Basic Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems 27
7. Chapter 4: Pumps and Compressors 43
8. Chapter 5: Fluid Accessories 85
9. Chapter 6: Cylinders and Motors 121
10. Chapter 7: Control Valves 159
11. Chapter 8: Circuits 207
12. Chapter 9: Pneumatic Logic Circuits 255
13. Chapter 10: Fluidics 297
14. Chapter 11: Electrical and Electronic Controls 321
15. Chapter 12: Transfer Devices and Feeders 357
16. Chapter 13: Robotics 397
17. Chapter 14: Robotic Sensors 441
18. Chapter 15: Robot End Effectors 455
19. Chapter 16: Robot Programming 477
20. Chapter 17: Applications of Robots 497
21. Chapter 18: Robots Using Real-Time Embedded Systems 519
22. Chapter 19: The Use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVS) in Industrial Automation 541
23. Chapter 20: The Promise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) In Industrial Automation 587
24. References 595
25. Index 603