Components of Robots as a System

Topics

• Mechanical components

  • Gears: force transmission, amplification and gear ratio
  • Linear and rotary actuators

• Sensing and control

  • Sensor types by application
  • Internal and external sensors and their functions
  • Manual versus automatic control systems
  • Input-controller-robot-feedback block diagram
  • Integrating sensors, actuators and a controller in a robotic arm

Learning objectives

1. Explain how a position sensor, controller and motor work together to control a robotic arm joint.