INEL 5516 - AUTOMATION AND ROBOTICS

Raúl E. Torres

Catalog Data

INEL 5516 - Automation and Robotics. Three credit hours. Analysis and design of automated pneumatic systems using programmable controllers. Programming of industrial robots. Applications to manufacturing systems.

Prerequisite

INEL 4206 or INME 4009 or ININ 4057

Textbook

Professors notes

References

• David W. Pessen, Industrial Automation: Circuit Design and Components, John Wiley and Sons, 1989.
• James A. Rehg, Introduction to Robotics in CMI Systems, 3^rd Ed., Prentice Hall, 1997.
• M.P. Groover, M. Weiss, R.N. Nagel, N.G. Odrey, Industrial Robotics: Technology, Programming and Applications, McGraw-Hill 1986.
• L.A. Bryan, E.A. Bryan, Programmable Controllers: Theory and Implementation, Industrial Text Co., 1988.
• H.L. Stewart, Pneumatics and Hydraulics, The Bobbs - Merrill Co., Inc., 1984.
• R.G. Askin, C.R. Standridge, Modeling and Analysis of Manufacturing Systems, John Wiley and Sons, 1993.

Goals

This course is designed to give seniors in electrical, industrial and mechanical engineering the ability to understand, analyze and design automatic control systems for manufacturing processes using pneumatic equipment, programmable controllers and robotic arms.

Topics

• Automation: definitions, equipment used, and justifications
• Industrial on-off sensors and actuators such as stepper and DC motors
• Programmable controllers:
• definitions, components and operation procedures
• Instruction set and basic programming
• Industrial applications
• Pneumatic systems: compressors, valves, cylinders, and air preparation devices
• Sequential Function Charts: advanced programming Techniques
• Robotics: basic definitions, classifications, robot components, motion analysis and robot programming. Applications

Laboratory projects

• Familiarization with the AROMAT NAIS programmable controller. Demonstrations on how to use the equipment and applications. Small projects are required.
• Familiarization with the IBM-7545 or CRS A455 robot system. Demonstrations on how to use the equipment and applications. Small projects are required.
• A final design project is required.

Evaluation

• One exam (20% each)
• Laboratory assignments (20%)
• Homework (15%)
• Quizzes (15%)
• Final Project (30%)

ABET category content

Engineering Sciences: 1.5 credits
Engineering Design: 1.5 credits

Código de Honor

Se espera que se mantenga un ambiente profesional y ético. Esto es: "No se buscará ni se brindará ayuda en trabajos que se esperen que sean por esfuerzo individual, y se respetaran los derechos de autor de publicaciones y otros trabajos". Violaciones al Código de Honor conlleva una nota de 'F' en el curso. El profesor le sugiere al estudiante violador del Código de Honor que no vuelva a tomar clases con él.