INDUSTRIAL ROBOTS: FORM AND FUNCTION.

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

12-1-1984

Abstract

The field of robotics evolved as part of the solution to the stringent manufacturing requirements of increased precision, flexibility, productivity, and efficiency in relation to conventional manufacturing systems. This coupled with the information or computer revolution that we are presently in has led to the proliferation of robots and robotics. In addition, higher efficiency is further enhanced by careful production planning, optimizing available time for essential processes such as machining, inspection, transferring parts efficiently and by reducing idle time. This is possible due to the predictable nature of the manufacturing process using robotics, i. e. the time, raw material and power requirements, are known precisely. For this paper, each of these features is described and discussed.

Identifier

0021558531 (Scopus)

Publication Title

Fall Industrial Engineering Conference American Institute of Industrial Engineers

First Page

46

Last Page

52

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