Faculty Publications
Industrial Technology And Robotics Education And Training.
Document Type
Article
Journal/Book/Conference Title
Technical Paper - Society of Manufacturing Engineers
Abstract
The 'Systems Approach' is designed to meet the demand for skilled technicians capable of servicing and maintaining among other things, industrial robots. The systems approach is based on the fact that most industrial machines involve one or more of electrical/electronics, fluid (hydraulic, pneumatic and fluidics), mechanical and thermal systems. An indepth applied and theoretical knowledge of such systems could enable a graduate to maintain, service and operate robots. To examine this concept, students were assigned to develop a microprocessor-controlled robot that used electrical, mechanical and hydraulic methods of actuation. It was found that being familiar with the systems involved, students considered their robotic project as a typical automated machine and had no difficulty in construction, troubleshooting or maintenance of the robot.
Department
Department of Industrial Technology
Original Publication Date
12-1-1984
Recommended Citation
Tolu-Honary, A. and Pershing, Rex W., "Industrial Technology And Robotics Education And Training." (1984). Faculty Publications. 4813.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/facpub/4813
