Introduction/Basics of Robotics

1. Introduction to
Robotics
Muhammad Waqas
Mechatronics and Control Engineer
UET Lahore

2. “Robot”
Karel Capek used this word in 1920
Robot word came from Robota which means
work or slave

3. Definition
 A mechanical apparatus to do work of a human
 A machine that looks and act like a human

4. Robotics
 the branch of technology that deals with the design, construction, operation, and
application of robots.

5.  Robotics  Combination of Mechanical, Electrical and Computer
 Mechatronics  Mechanical + Electronics

6. Components
 Controller
 Sensor
 Actuator
 Power supply
 End effector

7. Types
 Mobile robot
 Industrial robot
 Domestic robot
 Medical robot
 Military robot

8. Unimate
 First robot invented by George Devol in 1954

9. UGV
(unmanned ground vehicle)

10. UGV types
 Autonomous
 Tele operated
 Black Prince is the first UGV used by USSR in 1941

11. A mobile robot

12. UGV main components
 Base
 A robotic arm
 Servo and DC gear motors
 Chain drive mechanism

13. Special Features
 Obstacle evasion
 Path following
 Self alignment
 2D map