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DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

I-YEAR/II SEMESTER
15HB07 ROBOTICS
Unit III DESIGN OF ROBOT SYSTEM
Part B

1. i) Describe about the types of drive systems used in robots? (6)

ii) With neat sketch, explain the various types of actuators used in robots. (6)
iii) List the various actuating mechanisms used in mechanical grippers. (4)

2. i) With the help of hydraulic circuits explain how the hydraulic drive system working?
Also mention the advantages of this drive system. (8)
ii) With the help of neat sketch discuss the working of pneumatic drive actuator. (4)
iii) List out the elements of basic pneumatic system? (4)

3. i) Explain the working of stepper motor with simple diagram. (8)

ii) List out the types of stepper motor used in robot drive system (6)
iii) Explain the use of functional block in robot system. (4)

4. i) Discuss Open loop control system with neat block diagram (8)
ii) Compare pneumatic drive actuator with hydraulic drive actuator. (4)
iii) Differentiate between open loop and closed loop control systems. (4)

5. i) With neat sketch elucidate the various drive mechanism used in robots. (8)
ii) With suitable illustration explain internal gripper. (4)
iii) Explain Magnetic gripper with neat sketch. (4)

6. i) Explain Vacuum gripper with neat sketch. (8)

ii) Describe briefly about commonly used hydraulic fluids. (4)
iii) With suitable illustration explain external gripper. (4)

7. i) With the help of neat sketch discuss the working of hydraulic drive actuator. (8)
ii) Explain any one Mechanical drive systems with a suitable sketch. (4)
iii) Enlist the characteristics of actuating system used in robots. (4)

8. i) Explain the working principle of the power screw with a neat diagram. (8)
ii) Write short notes on linear guides with a neat diagram. (4)
iii) Explain any one type of sensor used in robot end effectors. (4)

9. i) Compare Hydraulic, Electrical and Pneumatic system. (8)

ii) Describe the principle and operation of mechanical gripper with suitable
sketch. (5)
iii) Explain the function of signal arrow in robot system. (3)
 10. i) Explain in detail the working principle of a vacuum gripper with a neat diagram. (5)
ii) Explain in detail the working principle of a magnetic gripper with a neat
diagram. (8)
iii) What are all the components of FRL unit in a pneumatic system? (3)

Faculty Incharge Dean/Mech

Mr.A.Abdul Raguman AP/Mech Dr.P.Suresh