This is a power point presentation about the history and applications of robotic automation.

1. Early Robots
• The term ROBOT was originally defined
as a machine or device that automatically
performs tasks or activities which are
typically completed using human skill
and intelligence. (original definition/robot-forced labor)
• The term AUTOMATON was used for
what we now consider to be a robot.
AUTO- means Self MATON- operating machine (ancient greeks)

2. Robot Applications

3. Isaac Asimov, Three Laws of Robots
1. A robot may not injure a human being or, through
interaction, allow a human to come to harm.
2. A robot must obey the orders given it by humans,
except where such orders conflict with the first law.
3. A Robot must protect its own existence as long as
such protection does not conflict with the first
and second laws

4. What Is an Industrial Robot?
• The robot is a machine.
• The robot is reprogrammable
(can be given new instructions to perform new tasks).
• The robot has a multifunction manipulator
(may be used in different ways, even within the same program).
• The robot is flexible and can perform a
variety of operations to meet special needs.

5. Industrial Robots

6. Robot Classifications
Manual manipulator- Manipulator controlled by a human.
Fixed Sequence Robot- Performs successive steps of
pre-determined sequence. Cannot be easily changed.
Variable sequence robot-Similar to the fixed-sequence
robot, but sequence of movement can be easily changed.
Playback Robot- Reproduce operations originally by human
controlled and movement. They are then stored in memory.
Numerically Controlled (NC) robot- manipulator performs
sequence of movement communicated by numerical data.
Intelligent robot- Robot that can detect changes in the work
environment by means of sensors, etc. and use decision making
capabilities to proceed with appropriate operations.

7. Types of Automation
• Hard Automation- refers to machinery that has
been specifically designed and built to perform
particular tasks within an assembly line.
• Flexible Automation- Machines that are capable of
performing a variety of tasks.

8. Flexible Manufacturing

9. First Generation of Industrial Robots
• Information robots
• Robots for education
• Automation in injection mold and welding lines
• Multi-function robots
• Painting robots
• Semiconductor / disk assembly
• Wafer inspection
• Wafer / disk carrier

10. Second Generation of Industrial Robots
• Cleaning robots
• Security robots
• Intelligent robots
Sensor base
Flexible automation
(MAP, Hierarchization)
• Assembly robots

11. Three Generations of Industrial Robots
Third Generation
• Personal robots
• Medical / welfare robots
• Cellular robots
• Navigation robots
• Biped robots
• Multi-arm / finger robots
• Harvesting robots
• Space robots
• Electric railroad and trolley line
• Maintenance robots
• Clean room environment
• Hazardous environment robots
• Accident prevention
• Robots with artificial intelligence
• Public / construction worker robots
• Micro-robots for bionics

12. Today’s In-Class Assignment
Third Generation Topics
• Each student pick one topic for discussion.
• There are to be no duplications (teacher will decide)
• You have 20 minutes to research (computer, books, etc)
• Each student must write a 50 word presentation
• Each student must give an oral presentation.