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UNIT-1
Application of robots
in Industries
Prepared by-
Dr. Mohd Aslam
PhD. in Mechanical Engineering
Sharad Institute of Technology College of Engineering
Yadrav, Kolhapur Maharashtra India 416121.
Contents
• Introduction of Robotics-Overview
• A short history of industrial robots
• Application of Robot in Welding
• Car body assembly, painting
• Application of Robot in Machining
• Material Transfer- Kinematics and mechanism
review
• Task Description
• Teaching and Programming
• End Effectors, System integration
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Car body assembly
• Robotics plays a crucial
role in modern car body
assembly, automating
tasks like welding,
sealing, and material
handling, ensuring
precision and efficiency
in the manufacturing
process
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Key Tasks Performed by Robots
• Welding:
• Robots, particularly large industrial robots, are used for spot welding car body panels,
while smaller collaborative robots (cobots) handle welding smaller parts like mounts
and brackets.
• Sealing and Gluing:
• Robots apply adhesives and sealants to create strong joints between car body parts.
• Material Handling:
• Robots move and position car body parts and subassemblies, facilitating the smooth
flow of the assembly line.
• Assembly:
• Robots install parts, such as windshields and wheels, and perform other intricate
assembly processes.
• Painting and Coating:
• Robots apply paint and coatings to car bodies, ensuring consistent and even coverage.
• Inspection:
• Robots can perform quality inspections to verify that all parts are correctly assembled
and working as intended.
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Benefits of Using Robots in Car
Body Assembly
• Precision and Accuracy:
• Robots can perform repetitive tasks with high precision and accuracy,
ensuring consistent quality.
• Speed and Efficiency:
• Robots can work at high speeds and continuously, speeding up the
assembly process.
• Safety:
• Robots can handle hazardous tasks, such as welding and painting, keeping
human workers out of harm's way.
• Flexibility:
• Robots can be reprogrammed to assemble different car models, allowing
for flexible production.
• Reduced Labor Costs:
• Automation with robots can reduce labor costs and improve productivity. 5
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Types of Robots Used in Car
Body Assembly
• Large Industrial Robots:
• These robots have high payload capabilities and long reach,
suitable for tasks like spot welding car body panels.
• Collaborative Robots (Cobots):
• These robots are designed to work alongside human workers,
performing tasks like welding smaller parts and assembly.
• Specialized Robots:
• Some robots are designed for specific tasks, such as dispensing
adhesives or applying coatings.
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Examples of Robotic Applications in
Car Body Assembly:
• Spot Welding:
• Robots precisely weld car body panels together, ensuring strong and
durable joints.
• Sealing:
• Robots apply sealant to car body seams, preventing leaks and ensuring a
watertight seal.
• Material Handling:
• Robots move car body parts and subassemblies along the assembly line,
ensuring a smooth and efficient flow of production.
• Assembly:
• Robots install parts, such as windshields and wheels, and perform other
intricate assembly processes.
• Painting and Coating:
• Robots apply paint and coatings to car bodies, ensuring consistent and
even coverage.
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Painting
• Industrial painting robots, also known as spray painting robots,
are increasingly used in manufacturing to automate painting
processes, improving efficiency, precision, and safety,
particularly in industries like automotive and woodworking.
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Benefits
• Increased Efficiency: Robots can paint more consistently and
quickly than humans, leading to faster production cycles.
• Improved Precision: Robots can paint with high accuracy and
repeatability, ensuring a consistent finish across all products.
• Enhanced Safety: Robots can perform tasks in hazardous
environments, protecting human workers from exposure to
paint fumes and other dangers.
• Reduced Costs: While the initial investment can be high,
robots can reduce long-term costs by lowering labor expenses,
waste, and rework.
• Increased Flexibility: Robots can be easily reprogrammed to
handle different products and painting tasks, making them
adaptable to changing production needs.
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Industries Utilizing Painting
Robots
• Automotive: Painting car bodies and components.
• Woodworking: Painting furniture, doors, and other wood products.
• Aerospace: Coating aircraft components.
• General Manufacturing: Painting various industrial products.
• Key Manufacturers of Painting Robots:
• FANUC: Known for its PaintMate series and other painting robots.
• ABB: Offers FlexPainter robots and other painting solutions.
• Yaskawa Motoman: Provides a range of robots for paint spraying and
coating.
• KUKA: Offers painting robots optimized for various applications.
• Dürr: A leading provider of painting and assembly systems.
• B+M: Specializes in fully automated painting systems.
• CMA Robotics: Focuses on automated painting solutions for the wood
industry.
•
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Types of Painting Robots:
• Spray Painting Robots: These robots use spray guns to apply paint to
objects.
• Coating Robots: These robots apply various types of coatings, including
paints, primers, and sealants.
• Powder Coating Robots:
• Key Considerations:
• Spatial Awareness: Robots need to be able to understand their position
in the work envelope and avoid collisions.
• Collision Detection: Robots need to be equipped with sensors to detect
and avoid collisions with objects in their environment.
• Paint Application Technology: Choosing the right paint application
technology (e.g., spray guns, electrostatic spray) is crucial for achieving
the desired finish.
• Robot Programming: Robots need to be programmed to follow the
desired painting path and spray patterns.
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Brief History of Painting Robots
in Industry (Year-Wise)
• 1960s – Early Automation in Painting
• 1961: The first industrial robot, Unimate, was deployed at
General Motors, leading to robotic automation in
manufacturing.
• 1969: Early robotic spray painting systems introduced,
reducing human exposure to toxic fumes.
• 1970s – First Dedicated Painting Robots
• 1973: KUKA and ABB developed early robotic arms for
painting applications.
• 1979: FANUC introduced robotic arms for spray painting in
automotive factories.
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Brief History of Painting Robots
in Industry (Year-Wise)
• 1980s – Advancement in Spray Painting Robots
• 1982: General Motors implemented PUMA (Programmable
Universal Machine for Assembly) robots for painting car
bodies.
• 1985: ABB’s TR5000 robot introduced for precision painting.
• 1990s – Improved Accuracy & Environmental Efficiency
• 1994: Introduction of electrostatic spray painting using
robots, reducing paint waste.
• 1998: Nissan & Toyota automated entire vehicle painting
processes with robotics.
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Brief History of Painting Robots
in Industry (Year-Wise)
• 2000s – AI & Smart Robotics in Painting
• 2005: Robots with machine vision improved accuracy in detecting
surfaces.
• 2008: Dürr EcoRP robotic system enhanced automation in automotive
painting.
• 2010s – Industry 4.0 & Adaptive Robotics
• 2015: AI-driven painting robots adjusted spray patterns based on object
shape.
• 2018: Collaborative painting robots (cobots) introduced, allowing safer
human-robot interaction.
• 2020s – AI & Sustainable Robotics
• 2021: Smart painting robots reduced VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)
emissions.
• 2023: AI-powered robots with self-learning capabilities optimized paint
application for minimal waste.
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Application of Robot in
Machining
• Robots are increasingly
used in machining for
operations like milling,
drilling, grinding, and
deburring, offering
benefits like increased
precision, repeatability,
and efficiency,
particularly in industries
like aerospace,
automotive, and
medical.
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Types of Machining Operations
• Low Material Removal Rate (MRR):
• Robots are used for tasks like grinding, polishing, and deburring, where precise control and
consistent force are crucial.
• High MRR Operations:
• Robots can also perform milling and drilling operations, requiring greater force and
precision.
• Cutting:
• Robots can be used for cutting various materials, including metal, plastic, and wood, with
applications like plasma cutting for sheet metal and steel plates.
• Industries Utilizing Robotic Machining:
• Aerospace:
• Robots are used for drilling holes in aircraft fuselages and other complex parts.
• Automotive:
• Robots are used for deburring, milling, and other operations in the automotive industry.
• Medical:
• Robots can be used for machining medical implants and other precision parts.
• Foundry:
• Robots can be used for tasks such as de-gating and cleaning castings.
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Advantages of Using Robots in
Machining
• Increased Precision and Accuracy:
• Robots can perform machining operations with consistent accuracy and repeatability,
leading to higher-quality parts.
• Improved Efficiency and Productivity:
• Robots can work continuously and at high speeds, increasing overall production output.
• Reduced Human Error:
• Robots can perform repetitive and potentially hazardous tasks, reducing the risk of
human error and injuries.
• Flexibility and Adaptability:
• Robots can be easily reprogrammed and adapted to different machining tasks and
materials.
• Cost-Effectiveness:
• While the initial investment in robots can be high, they can offer long-term cost savings
through increased efficiency and reduced labor costs.
• Material Handling:
• Robots can be used for material handling tasks, such as loading and unloading parts into
CNC machines, which can improve workflow efficiency.
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Brief History of the Application of
Robots in Machining (Year-Wise)
• 1950s – Early Concepts of Industrial Robotics
• 1956: George Devol and Joseph Engelberger developed the
first industrial robot concept.
• 1959: The first prototype, Unimate, was introduced, laying the
foundation for robotic automation.
• 1960s – First Industrial Robots in Manufacturing
• 1961: General Motors deployed Unimate, the first industrial
robot, for die-casting and welding.
• 1969: Stanford Research Institute developed the Stanford
Arm, an early robotic arm for precision tasks.
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• 1980s – Rise of CNC and Robotic Integration
• 1982: Robots were integrated with CNC machines, improving
efficiency in metal cutting and drilling.
• 1985: Grinding and polishing robots were introduced in
automotive manufacturing.
• 1990s – Advanced Precision & Multi-Tasking Robots
• 1992: Deburring and finishing robots enhanced aerospace
and medical device manufacturing.
• 1998: Robots were widely used in laser cutting and high-
precision machining. 2000s – AI & Vision-Based Machining
Robots
• 2005: Introduction of AI-powered machining robots with real-
time error detection.
• 2008: 3D vision systems enabled robots to adapt to complex
shapes for machining.
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Brief History of the Application of
Robots in Machining (Year-Wise)
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• 1970s – Introduction of Robots in Machining
• 1973: KUKA introduced the first six-axis robotic arm, increasing robotic
capabilities in machining.
• 1979: Fanuc and ABB developed robots for material handling and
machine tending in CNC machining.
• 2010s – Smart Factories & Industry 4.0
• 2015: Collaborative robots (Cobots) started working alongside humans
in machining.
• 2018: Hybrid machining systems combined robotics with AI and IoT for
adaptive manufacturing.
• 2020s – AI-Driven Autonomous Machining Robots
• 2021: Robots with machine learning optimized tool paths and precision
in CNC machining.
• 2023: Smart factories implemented fully autonomous machining robots,
reducing human supervision.
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Brief History of the Application of
Robots in Machining (Year-Wise)
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Material Transfer- Kinematics
and mechanism review
• Material transfer is a critical
function in industrial
automation, where robots and
mechanisms are used to move
objects efficiently. The study of
kinematics and mechanisms
helps optimize robotic
movement for speed, accuracy,
and energy efficiency.
• Kinematics in Material Transfer
• Kinematics focuses on the
motion of robotic arms and
conveyors without considering
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Kinematics in Material Transfer
• Kinematics focuses on the motion of robotic arms and conveyors
without considering forces.
• Types of Kinematic Motion in Material Transfer
• ✅ Linear Motion: Straight-line movement (e.g., conveyors, shuttle
systems).
✅ Rotational Motion: Rotation about a fixed axis (e.g., robotic
arms).
✅ Cylindrical Motion: Combination of linear and rotational
motion (e.g., SCARA robots).
✅ Spherical Motion: Multi-axis motion for flexible object handling
(e.g., articulated robots).
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Kinematic Equations for Robotics
• Forward Kinematics: Determines the position of the end-
effector based on joint angles.
• Inverse Kinematics: Calculates the joint angles required to
move the end-effector to a specific position.
• 💡 Example: In pick-and-place robots, inverse kinematics
ensures accurate movement of objects from one location to
another.
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Kinematic Equations for Robotics
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Mechanisms for Material
Transfer
• Different mechanisms are used to move objects efficiently in
manufacturing and logistics.
• A. Conveyor-Based Systems
• 🔹 Belt Conveyors – Continuous material flow (e.g., airport baggage
handling).
🔹 Roller Conveyors – Transporting heavy loads (e.g., warehouse
automation).
🔹 Overhead Conveyors – Space-saving systems for hanging parts
(e.g., car assembly lines).
• B. Robotic Material Handling
• 🔹 SCARA Robots – Fast pick-and-place operations in assembly lines.
🔹 Articulated Robots – Flexible movement for warehouse sorting.
🔹 Gantry Robots – Cartesian motion for precise material handling
in packaging.
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Mechanisms for Material
Transfer
• C. Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) & Autonomous Mobile
Robots (AMRs)
• 🔹 AGVs follow fixed paths for warehouse logistics.
🔹 AMRs use AI and sensors for dynamic, self-navigating
material transfer.
• 💡 Example: Amazon’s warehouse robots use AMRs to
autonomously transport packages.
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Optimization in Material
Transfer Systems
• ✅ Path Planning Algorithms – Reduce energy consumption and
improve efficiency.
✅ Sensor-Based Feedback Systems – Enhance precision and
avoid obstacles.
✅ AI and Machine Learning – Improve robot adaptability to
dynamic environments.
• 📌 Conclusion:
The combination of kinematics and advanced mechanisms in
material transfer leads to faster, more efficient, and safer
industrial automation. 🚀
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Thank You
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Introduction of Robotics-Overview Application of robots in Industries

  • 1. UNIT-1 Application of robots in Industries Prepared by- Dr. Mohd Aslam PhD. in Mechanical Engineering Sharad Institute of Technology College of Engineering Yadrav, Kolhapur Maharashtra India 416121.
  • 2. Contents • Introduction of Robotics-Overview • A short history of industrial robots • Application of Robot in Welding • Car body assembly, painting • Application of Robot in Machining • Material Transfer- Kinematics and mechanism review • Task Description • Teaching and Programming • End Effectors, System integration 2 SITCOE YADRAV
  • 3. SITCOE YADRAV Car body assembly • Robotics plays a crucial role in modern car body assembly, automating tasks like welding, sealing, and material handling, ensuring precision and efficiency in the manufacturing process 3
  • 4. SITCOE YADRAV Key Tasks Performed by Robots • Welding: • Robots, particularly large industrial robots, are used for spot welding car body panels, while smaller collaborative robots (cobots) handle welding smaller parts like mounts and brackets. • Sealing and Gluing: • Robots apply adhesives and sealants to create strong joints between car body parts. • Material Handling: • Robots move and position car body parts and subassemblies, facilitating the smooth flow of the assembly line. • Assembly: • Robots install parts, such as windshields and wheels, and perform other intricate assembly processes. • Painting and Coating: • Robots apply paint and coatings to car bodies, ensuring consistent and even coverage. • Inspection: • Robots can perform quality inspections to verify that all parts are correctly assembled and working as intended. 4
  • 5. SITCOE YADRAV Benefits of Using Robots in Car Body Assembly • Precision and Accuracy: • Robots can perform repetitive tasks with high precision and accuracy, ensuring consistent quality. • Speed and Efficiency: • Robots can work at high speeds and continuously, speeding up the assembly process. • Safety: • Robots can handle hazardous tasks, such as welding and painting, keeping human workers out of harm's way. • Flexibility: • Robots can be reprogrammed to assemble different car models, allowing for flexible production. • Reduced Labor Costs: • Automation with robots can reduce labor costs and improve productivity. 5
  • 6. SITCOE YADRAV Types of Robots Used in Car Body Assembly • Large Industrial Robots: • These robots have high payload capabilities and long reach, suitable for tasks like spot welding car body panels. • Collaborative Robots (Cobots): • These robots are designed to work alongside human workers, performing tasks like welding smaller parts and assembly. • Specialized Robots: • Some robots are designed for specific tasks, such as dispensing adhesives or applying coatings. 6
  • 7. SITCOE YADRAV Examples of Robotic Applications in Car Body Assembly: • Spot Welding: • Robots precisely weld car body panels together, ensuring strong and durable joints. • Sealing: • Robots apply sealant to car body seams, preventing leaks and ensuring a watertight seal. • Material Handling: • Robots move car body parts and subassemblies along the assembly line, ensuring a smooth and efficient flow of production. • Assembly: • Robots install parts, such as windshields and wheels, and perform other intricate assembly processes. • Painting and Coating: • Robots apply paint and coatings to car bodies, ensuring consistent and even coverage. 7
  • 8. SITCOE YADRAV Painting • Industrial painting robots, also known as spray painting robots, are increasingly used in manufacturing to automate painting processes, improving efficiency, precision, and safety, particularly in industries like automotive and woodworking. 8
  • 9. SITCOE YADRAV Benefits • Increased Efficiency: Robots can paint more consistently and quickly than humans, leading to faster production cycles. • Improved Precision: Robots can paint with high accuracy and repeatability, ensuring a consistent finish across all products. • Enhanced Safety: Robots can perform tasks in hazardous environments, protecting human workers from exposure to paint fumes and other dangers. • Reduced Costs: While the initial investment can be high, robots can reduce long-term costs by lowering labor expenses, waste, and rework. • Increased Flexibility: Robots can be easily reprogrammed to handle different products and painting tasks, making them adaptable to changing production needs. 9
  • 10. SITCOE YADRAV Industries Utilizing Painting Robots • Automotive: Painting car bodies and components. • Woodworking: Painting furniture, doors, and other wood products. • Aerospace: Coating aircraft components. • General Manufacturing: Painting various industrial products. • Key Manufacturers of Painting Robots: • FANUC: Known for its PaintMate series and other painting robots. • ABB: Offers FlexPainter robots and other painting solutions. • Yaskawa Motoman: Provides a range of robots for paint spraying and coating. • KUKA: Offers painting robots optimized for various applications. • Dürr: A leading provider of painting and assembly systems. • B+M: Specializes in fully automated painting systems. • CMA Robotics: Focuses on automated painting solutions for the wood industry. • 10
  • 11. SITCOE YADRAV Types of Painting Robots: • Spray Painting Robots: These robots use spray guns to apply paint to objects. • Coating Robots: These robots apply various types of coatings, including paints, primers, and sealants. • Powder Coating Robots: • Key Considerations: • Spatial Awareness: Robots need to be able to understand their position in the work envelope and avoid collisions. • Collision Detection: Robots need to be equipped with sensors to detect and avoid collisions with objects in their environment. • Paint Application Technology: Choosing the right paint application technology (e.g., spray guns, electrostatic spray) is crucial for achieving the desired finish. • Robot Programming: Robots need to be programmed to follow the desired painting path and spray patterns. 11
  • 12. SITCOE YADRAV Brief History of Painting Robots in Industry (Year-Wise) • 1960s – Early Automation in Painting • 1961: The first industrial robot, Unimate, was deployed at General Motors, leading to robotic automation in manufacturing. • 1969: Early robotic spray painting systems introduced, reducing human exposure to toxic fumes. • 1970s – First Dedicated Painting Robots • 1973: KUKA and ABB developed early robotic arms for painting applications. • 1979: FANUC introduced robotic arms for spray painting in automotive factories. 12
  • 13. SITCOE YADRAV Brief History of Painting Robots in Industry (Year-Wise) • 1980s – Advancement in Spray Painting Robots • 1982: General Motors implemented PUMA (Programmable Universal Machine for Assembly) robots for painting car bodies. • 1985: ABB’s TR5000 robot introduced for precision painting. • 1990s – Improved Accuracy & Environmental Efficiency • 1994: Introduction of electrostatic spray painting using robots, reducing paint waste. • 1998: Nissan & Toyota automated entire vehicle painting processes with robotics. 13
  • 14. SITCOE YADRAV Brief History of Painting Robots in Industry (Year-Wise) • 2000s – AI & Smart Robotics in Painting • 2005: Robots with machine vision improved accuracy in detecting surfaces. • 2008: Dürr EcoRP robotic system enhanced automation in automotive painting. • 2010s – Industry 4.0 & Adaptive Robotics • 2015: AI-driven painting robots adjusted spray patterns based on object shape. • 2018: Collaborative painting robots (cobots) introduced, allowing safer human-robot interaction. • 2020s – AI & Sustainable Robotics • 2021: Smart painting robots reduced VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) emissions. • 2023: AI-powered robots with self-learning capabilities optimized paint application for minimal waste. 14
  • 15. SITCOE YADRAV Application of Robot in Machining • Robots are increasingly used in machining for operations like milling, drilling, grinding, and deburring, offering benefits like increased precision, repeatability, and efficiency, particularly in industries like aerospace, automotive, and medical. 15
  • 16. SITCOE YADRAV Types of Machining Operations • Low Material Removal Rate (MRR): • Robots are used for tasks like grinding, polishing, and deburring, where precise control and consistent force are crucial. • High MRR Operations: • Robots can also perform milling and drilling operations, requiring greater force and precision. • Cutting: • Robots can be used for cutting various materials, including metal, plastic, and wood, with applications like plasma cutting for sheet metal and steel plates. • Industries Utilizing Robotic Machining: • Aerospace: • Robots are used for drilling holes in aircraft fuselages and other complex parts. • Automotive: • Robots are used for deburring, milling, and other operations in the automotive industry. • Medical: • Robots can be used for machining medical implants and other precision parts. • Foundry: • Robots can be used for tasks such as de-gating and cleaning castings. 16
  • 17. SITCOE YADRAV Advantages of Using Robots in Machining • Increased Precision and Accuracy: • Robots can perform machining operations with consistent accuracy and repeatability, leading to higher-quality parts. • Improved Efficiency and Productivity: • Robots can work continuously and at high speeds, increasing overall production output. • Reduced Human Error: • Robots can perform repetitive and potentially hazardous tasks, reducing the risk of human error and injuries. • Flexibility and Adaptability: • Robots can be easily reprogrammed and adapted to different machining tasks and materials. • Cost-Effectiveness: • While the initial investment in robots can be high, they can offer long-term cost savings through increased efficiency and reduced labor costs. • Material Handling: • Robots can be used for material handling tasks, such as loading and unloading parts into CNC machines, which can improve workflow efficiency. 17
  • 18. SITCOE YADRAV Brief History of the Application of Robots in Machining (Year-Wise) • 1950s – Early Concepts of Industrial Robotics • 1956: George Devol and Joseph Engelberger developed the first industrial robot concept. • 1959: The first prototype, Unimate, was introduced, laying the foundation for robotic automation. • 1960s – First Industrial Robots in Manufacturing • 1961: General Motors deployed Unimate, the first industrial robot, for die-casting and welding. • 1969: Stanford Research Institute developed the Stanford Arm, an early robotic arm for precision tasks. 18
  • 19. SITCOE YADRAV • 1980s – Rise of CNC and Robotic Integration • 1982: Robots were integrated with CNC machines, improving efficiency in metal cutting and drilling. • 1985: Grinding and polishing robots were introduced in automotive manufacturing. • 1990s – Advanced Precision & Multi-Tasking Robots • 1992: Deburring and finishing robots enhanced aerospace and medical device manufacturing. • 1998: Robots were widely used in laser cutting and high- precision machining. 2000s – AI & Vision-Based Machining Robots • 2005: Introduction of AI-powered machining robots with real- time error detection. • 2008: 3D vision systems enabled robots to adapt to complex shapes for machining. 19 Brief History of the Application of Robots in Machining (Year-Wise)
  • 20. SITCOE YADRAV • 1970s – Introduction of Robots in Machining • 1973: KUKA introduced the first six-axis robotic arm, increasing robotic capabilities in machining. • 1979: Fanuc and ABB developed robots for material handling and machine tending in CNC machining. • 2010s – Smart Factories & Industry 4.0 • 2015: Collaborative robots (Cobots) started working alongside humans in machining. • 2018: Hybrid machining systems combined robotics with AI and IoT for adaptive manufacturing. • 2020s – AI-Driven Autonomous Machining Robots • 2021: Robots with machine learning optimized tool paths and precision in CNC machining. • 2023: Smart factories implemented fully autonomous machining robots, reducing human supervision. 20 Brief History of the Application of Robots in Machining (Year-Wise)
  • 21. SITCOE YADRAV Material Transfer- Kinematics and mechanism review • Material transfer is a critical function in industrial automation, where robots and mechanisms are used to move objects efficiently. The study of kinematics and mechanisms helps optimize robotic movement for speed, accuracy, and energy efficiency. • Kinematics in Material Transfer • Kinematics focuses on the motion of robotic arms and conveyors without considering forces. 21
  • 22. SITCOE YADRAV Kinematics in Material Transfer • Kinematics focuses on the motion of robotic arms and conveyors without considering forces. • Types of Kinematic Motion in Material Transfer • ✅ Linear Motion: Straight-line movement (e.g., conveyors, shuttle systems). ✅ Rotational Motion: Rotation about a fixed axis (e.g., robotic arms). ✅ Cylindrical Motion: Combination of linear and rotational motion (e.g., SCARA robots). ✅ Spherical Motion: Multi-axis motion for flexible object handling (e.g., articulated robots). 22
  • 23. SITCOE YADRAV Kinematic Equations for Robotics • Forward Kinematics: Determines the position of the end- effector based on joint angles. • Inverse Kinematics: Calculates the joint angles required to move the end-effector to a specific position. • 💡 Example: In pick-and-place robots, inverse kinematics ensures accurate movement of objects from one location to another. 23
  • 25. SITCOE YADRAV Mechanisms for Material Transfer • Different mechanisms are used to move objects efficiently in manufacturing and logistics. • A. Conveyor-Based Systems • 🔹 Belt Conveyors – Continuous material flow (e.g., airport baggage handling). 🔹 Roller Conveyors – Transporting heavy loads (e.g., warehouse automation). 🔹 Overhead Conveyors – Space-saving systems for hanging parts (e.g., car assembly lines). • B. Robotic Material Handling • 🔹 SCARA Robots – Fast pick-and-place operations in assembly lines. 🔹 Articulated Robots – Flexible movement for warehouse sorting. 🔹 Gantry Robots – Cartesian motion for precise material handling in packaging. 25
  • 26. SITCOE YADRAV Mechanisms for Material Transfer • C. Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) & Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) • 🔹 AGVs follow fixed paths for warehouse logistics. 🔹 AMRs use AI and sensors for dynamic, self-navigating material transfer. • 💡 Example: Amazon’s warehouse robots use AMRs to autonomously transport packages. 26
  • 27. SITCOE YADRAV Optimization in Material Transfer Systems • ✅ Path Planning Algorithms – Reduce energy consumption and improve efficiency. ✅ Sensor-Based Feedback Systems – Enhance precision and avoid obstacles. ✅ AI and Machine Learning – Improve robot adaptability to dynamic environments. • 📌 Conclusion: The combination of kinematics and advanced mechanisms in material transfer leads to faster, more efficient, and safer industrial automation. 🚀 27