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Course Name Sensors and Actuators for Robotics
Course Code 24RAI431
Program B.Tech. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Science (Medical Engineering)
Semester VII
Credits 3
Campus Coimbatore

Syllabus

Sensors for Robots

Sensor classification and characteristics, Touch and proximity sensors: IR, Photodiodes. Tactile sensors, collision sensors, interaction sensors – proximity/distance sensors, Position measurement: Optical encoder, Potentiometer, 2D and 3D cameras, Velocity measurement. Inertial sensors: Gyroscopes, Accelerometer. Force sensors, Torque sensors. Range sensors: IR, Ultrasonic sensors, laser ranger finder. Robot actuators: Hydraulic actuators, Pneumatic Actuator, Electrical actuator, Introduction to motors: DC motors, AC motors, Stepping motors, Servo motors. Motion transmission: Gear transmission, Belt transmission. Harmonic drive.

Course Objectives and Outcomes

Course Objectives:

  • The course aims to give a reasonable understanding of the principles and operations of sensors and actuators for robotics
  • The course helps with the selection of sensors and actuators for the robot based on the application

Course Outcomes:

After completing this course, students will be able to:
CO1: Distinguish the different classes of sensors and actuators suitable for robotics application
CO2: Analyze the principle of operation of different sensors and actuators used in robotics application CO3: Design sensors and actuators for robotics applications with easy implementation and cost-effectiveness.
CO4: Identify the best sensor and actuator for accomplishing the work with accuracy, convenient operating features, and great functionality.

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Text Books / References

  • Sensors, Actuators, and Their Interfaces: A multidisciplinary introduction, 2nd edition. Nathan Ida, 2020.
  • Industrial Robotics: Technology Programming and Applications, 2nd Edn, Mikell P Groover, Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited, 2012.
  • John J Craig, Introduction to Robotics, Mechanics and control, second edition Addison – Wesley, 1999.
  • Robert J Schilling: Fundamentals of Robotics, Analysis and Control. Prentice Hall of India, 1996. http://www.societyofrobots.com/robot_tutorial.sh tml#sensors
  • http://www.sensorcentral.com/photoelectric/ultra sonic01.php

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