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| Title |
Understanding Robotics |
| Publisher |
Academic Press | | Publication
Date | August
1, 1990 | | ISBN
# | 0123617758 |
| Description |
xvii, 286 p. : ill. : 26 cm. |
| LC Call No. |
TJ211 .H863 1990 | | Dewey
No. | 629.8/92
20 | | Notes |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 279–282)
and
index | | Subjects |
Robotics | | Control
No. | 90030649 |
| Dimensions |
10.38" x 7.15" x .73" |
Synopsis
Understanding Robotics Understanding Robotics gives you a thorough introduction
to "real world" robotics and its applications. Among the topics covered are:
- Basic robotics system performance
- System operation and key characteristics
- Tooling considerations
- Economic justification of robotics systems
- Integration of people with robotics
- Sensors for robotics systems
- Software for robotics
Included are a comprehensive glossary
of robotics terms, acronyms, and abbreviations, and over 100 charts, graphs, diagrams,
and photographs to assist the readers’ understanding. In addition, the author
provides a complete list of robotics industry companies and sources. Regardless
of your professional specialty—electronics, computers, manufacturing, or mechanical
or industrial engineering—Understanding Robotics will be your essential reference
to this dynamic field. V. Daniel Hunt is an internationally known consultant
and author of over 20 books for high-technology professionals. He is also president
of Technology Research Corporation, which specializes in the development of technology
assessments across a broad range of emerging technologies. His books on robotics
have received numerous awards from the American Association of Publishers and
Library Journal.
Table
of Contents
Preface
Acknowledgements
Acronyms
and Abbreviations
1. Robotics Come of Age
- Introduction to Robotics
- Why Use Robots?
- Robots Defined
- Roots of Robotics
- Robot Technology
-
Typical Applications
- The Robot Industry
- Impact on Jobs
- Safety
- International Leadership
- Now and the Future
2. Components of a Robotic System
- Elements of a Robot System
- Manipulator System
- Computer/Controller
- Actuator Power Drive
- End-Effector Tooling
- Fixtures and Tooling Accessories
- Robot Sensors
- System Characteristics
3. Sensors for Robotic Systems
- Introduction to Sensors
- Sensor Applications in Robotics
- Sensor
Integration
- General Purpose Sensors
- Machine Vision Sensors
- Summary
4. Application of Robotics
- Evolution of Robotic Application
- Robotic Usage by Industry
- Robot Applications
- Implementation Factors
- Systematic Approach to Robot Application
5. Justification of Robotics
- Background
- Economic Factors
- Economic Analysis Methods
- Robot Justification Analysis
- Robot Justification
Basic Program
6. Robots - A Manufacturing Tool
- The Role
of Manufacturing
- Competitive Manufacturing
- Historical Perspective
on United States Manufacturing
- Current Role of the Manufacturing Function
- Recent Performance of United States Manufacturing
- Impact on the
United States Economy
- World Class Competitiveness
- Competitive Robotics
7. Robots and People
- Impact of Robotics
8.
A Glimpse of the Future
- Market Trends and Competitiveness
- Key
Market Impact Issues
- International Interdependence
- Technology Trends
- The Future of Robotics
Appendix A: Glossary of Terminology
Appendix B: Points of Contact
Bibliography
Index
To inquire
further about our products & services, contact: 
President
and CEO
Technology Research Corporation
5716 Jonathan
Mitchell Road
Fairfax Station, Virginia 22039 USA
(703) 250-5136
(703) 764-9432 (FAX)
E-mail vdh5716@aol.com
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