Exam 4: Classification of Robots

Define the motion of the last gear in a transmission that has an even number of gears as well as the motion of the last gear in a transmission that has an odd number of gears.

Which type of robotic system is currently the most popular with industry?

Which type of robotic system is known for a cubic or rectangular work envelope?

A common power source for robot tooling is _________ power.

The most common power source for industrial robot motion is _________ power.

The driven gear _____________.

What are the benefits of harmonic drives?

Describe the work envelope and operation of Cartesian,Cylindrical,Spherical,and Articulated robots.Make sure to include any pros or cons you can think of and to fully describe the operation and work envelop of each type of system.

The idler gear _____________.

Which type of robotic system sacrifices a large portion of its work envelope for speed and the benefit of over-the-work mounting?

When using gearing or some other power transmission system to reduce speed,the system often _______ torque.

The drive gear _____________.

The compound gear _____________.

What is the difference between a chain drive and a belt drive system?

_______ robots blend linear Cartesian motion with articulated rotation to create a new motion type that is often used in the electronics field.

What is the primary difference between hydraulics and pneumatics?