Potential Applications of Robotics in Transportation Engineering
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Project Number: ECC - JOIN Design of Low Cost Modular Robotic Manipulator Joints A Major Qualifying Project Report Submitted to the Faculty of the WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering by __________________________ __________________________ Jonathan Baldiga Shivahn Fitzell __________________________ __________________________ Colin McCarthy Thomas Watson Date: April 28th, 2009 Approved: __________________________ Prof. Cobb, Major Advisor __________________________ Prof. Looft, Co-Advisor __________________________ Prof. Looft, Co-Advisor Keywords: 1. Modular joints 2. Inexpensive robotics 3. Infinite rotation Abstract The goal of this project was to design and manufacture robotic joints that are inexpensive and capable of being used in a variety of applications. In order to maximize the number of applications in which our design could be utilized, research was done on optimal strength, size, communications, modularity, and price. This project includes the research and design development necessary to engineer such a joint, including part selection, motor control, manufacturing processes, and strength analysis. Two Joints were constructed and tested: a rotator joint and a elbow-joint. The joints performed well under testing conditions and overall prices were kept low. With future development, these joints could be used in fields where size and price are critical. i Acknowledgements We would like to thank the following individuals for their -
EPIC Members Directory In
clionixumotL88 EPIC Consortium Members Directory: 737 members Questions/Comments, please contact [email protected] This directory is updated every month. Latest revision: 15 September 2021 Table of contents 1. II-VI Incorporated ................................................................................................................ 20 2. III-V Lab ................................................................................................................................ 21 3. 3D AG................................................................................................................................... 21 4. 3photon ............................................................................................................................... 21 5. 3SP Technologies ................................................................................................................. 21 6. 4isp ...................................................................................................................................... 22 7. 4JET Group ........................................................................................................................... 22 8. 603OPTX .............................................................................................................................. 22 9. 8photonics ........................................................................................................................... 23 10. Aarhus University ............................................................................................................... -
UNIT 3 AUTOMATED MATERIAL HANDLING Handling
Automated Material UNIT 3 AUTOMATED MATERIAL HANDLING Handling Structure 3.1 Introduction Objectives 3.2 Introduction to AGVS 3.2.1 Automated Guided Vehicles 3.2.2 The Components of AGVS 3.2.3 Different Types of AGVS 3.2.4 Guidance Systems for AGVS 3.2.5 Routing of the AGVS 3.2.6 AGVS Control Systems 3.2.7 Interface with other Sub-systems 3.2.8 AGVS Design Features 3.2.9 System Design for AGVS 3.2.10 Flow Path Design 3.3 Introduction to Industrial Robots 3.3.1 Robot Anatomy 3.3.2 Robot Classification 3.3.3 Classification based on Control Systems 3.3.4 Robotic Applications in the Industry 3.3.5 Double-Gripper Robot in a Single-Machine Cell 3.4 Summary 3.5 Key Words 3.1 INTRODUCTION Automated material handling (AMH) systems improve efficiency of transportation, storage and retrieval of materials. Examples are computerized conveyors, and automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS) in which computers direct automatic loaders to pick and place items. Automated guided vehicle (AGV) systems use embedded floor wires to direct driverless vehicles to various locations in the plant. Benefits of AMH systems include quicker material movement, lower inventories and storage space, reduced product damage and higher labour productivity. Objectives After studying this unit, you should be able to understand the importance of AGV in a computer-integrated manufacturing system, role of industrial robots in a computer-integrated manufacturing systems, and alternative for automated material handling system. 3.2 INTRODUCTION TO AGVS A material-handling system can be simply defined as an integrated system involving such activities as handling, and controlling of materials. -
February8-2016-Ihmcbodminutes
IHMC Board of Directors Meeting Minutes Monday February 8, 2016 8:30 a.m. CST/9:30 a.m. EST Teleconference Meeting Roll Call Chair Ron Ewers Chair’s Greetings Chair Ron Ewers Action Items 1. Approval of December 7, 2015 Minutes Chair Ron Ewers 2. Approval of IHMC Conflict of Interest Policy Chair Ron Ewers Chief Executive Officer’s Report 1. Update on Pensacola Expansion Dr. Ken Ford 2. Research Update Dr. Ken Ford 3. Federal Legislative Update Dr. Ken Ford 4. State Legislative Update Dr. Ken Ford Other Items Adjournment IHMC Chair Ron Ewers called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. CST. Directors in attendance included: Dick Baker, Carol Carlan, Bill Dalton, Ron Ewers, Eugene Franklin, Hal Hudson, Jon Mills, Mort O’Sullivan, Alain Rappaport, Martha Saunders, Gordon Sprague and Glenn Sturm. Also in attendance were Ken Ford, Bonnie Dorr, Pam Dana, Sharon Heise, Row Rogacki, Phil Turner, Ann Spang, and Julie Sheppard. Chair Ewers welcomed and thanked everyone who dialed in this morning. He informed the Board that the next meeting is an in person meeting scheduled for Pensacola on Sunday, June 5 and Monday, June 6, 2016 adding that we would begin the event late Sunday afternoon with a dinner at the Union Public House and have a half day Board meeting in Pensacola on Monday the 6th. He asked all Board members to place this meeting date on their calendar as soon as possible and let Julie know if you are able to attend so we can solidify arrangements and book hotel rooms for out of town guests. -
Arm's Way: a Look Into the Culture of the Defense and Security Industry
ISSN 1653-2244 INSTITUTIONEN FÖR KULTURANTROPOLOGI OCH ETNOLOGI DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY AND ETHNOLOGY In (H)Arm’s way: A look into the Culture of the defense and security industry By Stephenie G. Tesoro Supervisor: Susann Baez Ullberg 2019 MASTERUPPSATSER I KULTURANTROPOLOGI Nr 96 Table of Contents Notes on the Text ........................................................................................................................................ 1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................................. 2 Theoretical Framework and Research To-Date .................................................................................... 5 Methodology ................................................................................................................................................ 9 Polymorphous Engagement ................................................................................................................................. 9 Trade Shows: How Empty Halls Fuel Industries .......................................................................................... 10 Struggles in the Field .......................................................................................................................................... 12 The Context of the Global Arms Industry in the Twenty-First Century ...................................... 14 The Language of the Defense & Security Industry ......................................................................... -
Planning and Control of Autonomous Mobile Robots for Intralogistics: Literature Review and Research Agenda
ARTICLE IN PRESS JID: EOR [m5G; February 5, 2021;21:0 ] European Journal of Operational Research xxx (xxxx) xxx Contents lists available at ScienceDirect European Journal of Operational Research journal homepage: www.elsevier.com/locate/ejor Production, Manufacturing, Transportation and Logistics Planning and control of autonomous mobile robots for intralogistics: Literature review and research agenda ∗ Giuseppe Fragapane a, , René de Koster b, Fabio Sgarbossa a, Jan Ola Strandhagen a a Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway b Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam, the Netherlands a r t i c l e i n f o a b s t r a c t Article history: Autonomous mobile robots (AMR) are currently being introduced in many intralogistics operations, like Received 12 June 2020 manufacturing, warehousing, cross-docks, terminals, and hospitals. Their advanced hardware and control Accepted 8 January 2021 software allow autonomous operations in dynamic environments. Compared to an automated guided ve- Available online xxx hicle (AGV) system in which a central unit takes control of scheduling, routing, and dispatching decisions Keywords: for all AGVs, AMRs can communicate and negotiate independently with other resources like machines and Logistics systems and thus decentralize the decision-making process. Decentralized decision-making allows the Autonomous mobile robots system to react dynamically to changes in the system state and environment. These developments have Planning and control influenced the traditional methods and decision-making processes for planning and control. This study Literature review identifies and classifies research related to the planning and control of AMRs in intralogistics. -
Agv Laser Guidance System
Agv Laser Guidance System headmastersWhich Giorgi immunisingheedfully. Elroy so grave rephotographs that Solly excruciatefastidiously. her selfsameness? Christofer is behind riparian after distended Whit bounce his Finally, routes are programmed that the AGV is to follow. We use cookies on this website to deliver the best possible experience. System Logistics manufactures different AGV Outrigger versions that differ in capacity and height. Our AGV system can operate with laser, inductive, magnet, wire, GPS and optical guidance. The elevator cars are AGVs that lock into place inside separate vertical motion cab to move vertically. What is order picking? When you partner with Jungheinrich, you work with experts who will develop the right automation solution for your workplace. Pallet handling as it is a repetitive and frequent movement. Click to customize it. There are still bumpers and other safety mechanisms in place, but depending on the need and the space, this may be an important consideration. An AGV with natural feature navigation requires no magnetic tap or RFID tags to guide its way through a facility. More are available soon. Empty pallets would be loaded onto the vehicle and the vehicle sent to a picking aisle. This includes transporting materials from receiving to the warehouse, and delivering materials directly to production lines. The reflective plate is crucial in installation, and must be installed in the operation area; and the reflective plates should be reinstalled when the laser AGV is arrived at a new area. This white paper dispels the myths that claim AMRs to be superior to AGVs. The vehicle can use machine learning to be more efficient across new situations. -
Science and Technology In-Space Assembly Open Forum Presentations
WELCOME TO THE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (S&T) PARTNERSHIP OPEN FORUM: Information exchange for market analysis of commercial in-space assembly (iSA) activities November 6, 2018 Science & Technology Partnership Forum AF– NASA – NRO Interagency S&T Partnership Forum Activities and Background 6 Nov 2018 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A - APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE. DISTRIBUTION IS UNLIMITED. THIS BRIEFING IS FOR INFORMATION ONLY. NO U.S. GOVERNMENT COMMITMENT TO SELL, LOAN, LEASE, CO-DEVELOP, OR CO-PRODUCE DEFENSE ARTICLES OR PROVIDE DEFENSE SERVICES IS IMPLIED OR INTENDED Science and Technology Collaboration Background Focus Areas • Established S&T Partnership in 2015 as 16 topics identified and prioritized. Top 4: Summit Action Item 1. Small Satellite Technology 3. In-Space Assembly (ISA) – Strategic AF/NRO/NASA forum to identify Lead: AF Lead: NASA synergistic efforts and technologies 2. Big Data Analytics 4. Space Cybersecurity – Additional orgs: OSD, DOS, DARPA, Lead: NRO Lead: NASA AFRL, SMDC, NRL, DIA, NOAA, + Accomplishments Next Steps • In-Space Assembly industry/FFRDC summit (NOW) • 10 Tech Exchange Meetings to date: 24 orgs • Deliver ISA recommendations to Agencies (Fall ‘18) • Cross-walked S&T roadmaps in each area • One-day Big Data Research Workshop (Mar‘18) • Topic 1 transitioned to Gov’t Forum on CubeSats • New topic: cislunar space technologies (FY19) • Cross-agency Innovation Summits with industry • Normalized terms/requirements/goals • Delivered recommendations on goals, strategies, and potential joint concepts • 2 Analytical Games -
The Roar Vol. 1, Edition 02 Rgb Final
Vol . 1 -2 1 | The Roar Monday, October 19, 2015 the ROAR LCHS NEWS LIVING IN THE SHADOW OF A SIBLING ! JACQUELINE RYAN Your older sibling does not define you. They set their W HAT’ S INSIDE… Junior High Writer own bar, but you should know that you do not have to ! compete with them. Do not put them on a pedestal, because no one is perfect. As Romans 3:23 says, “All L IVING IN THE SHADOW OF A SIBLING You may be wondering: “What does it Jacqueline Ryan mean to live in the shadow of an older have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.” sibling?” It means that because your ! STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: JONAH sibling is successful, you feel as though Find your own strengths and do something new! You H INTON’ S PAPER you must also be successful in order to don’t have to join the same clubs as your siblings, nor Sydney Beech feel a sense of accomplishment and self- do you have to play the same sports. Learn from their worth. mistakes, as well as the good things they did. You are J OKES FROM DR . SHUMAN ! your own person. God created you. You are unique. Tom Scoggin Quite a few junior high students at LCHS are younger ! While I was talking to Grace Jones, she said she feels T HE TWO DOLLAR DILEMMA siblings to upperclassmen. On the first day of school, a Tom Scoggin few of you probably heard a teacher say, “I know your like she has to live up to her older sisters because they brother/sister” as they were reading roll call. -
Performing Neutron Imaging of Mock Uranium Fuel Rods with a Robotic Manipulator
Robotics and Remote Systems Topics 837 Performing Neutron Imaging of Mock Uranium Fuel Rods with a Robotic Manipulator Joseph Hashem University of Texas at Austin, 1 University Place R9925, Austin, TX 78752 Los Alamos National Laboratory, P.O. Box 1663, Los Alamos, NM 87545 [email protected] for advanced non-destructive imaging abilities and INTRODUCTION applications. Robotic systems have been used and theorized for a This paper describes an effort under way at the wide variety of imaging purposes, from medical imaging University of Texas at Austin (U.T. Austin) with to tomography using dual-arm robotic systems [2]. In collaboration from Los Alamos National Laboratory depth repeatability tests have been performed on the (LANL) to implement a robotic manipulator as the motion Motoman SIA5 robot in [3] and demonstrate that the control system for neutron imaging tasks. This effort robot’s repeatability is sufficient for these types of includes taking robotic technologies and using them to imaging tasks. automate non-destructive imaging tasks in nuclear facilities. To illustrate the advantages of using a robotic DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTUAL WORK manipulator with neutron imaging, mock-up depleted uranium fuel rods, each consisting of five pellets prepared Imaging Source and System from urania (UO2) powder, were characterized by thermal neutron radiography. The neutron imaging was performed in beam port 3 To simulate cracks and voids resulting from at U.T. Austin’s TRIGA Mark II research reactor. In this irradiation and burn-up in a fuel pin, tungsten and beam port, there is a thermal neutron flux of 5.3x106 gadolinium inclusions were embedded in the mock-up n/cm2/s and thermal-to-epithermal ratio of 8.1x104 ± 10% pellets. -
ER-400 AGV Mobile Robot
ER-400 AGV Mobile Robot User Manual Catalog #100394-D March 2011 Copyright 2006 Intelitek Inc. Catalog #100394-D March 2011 Every effort has been made to make this book as complete and accurate as possible. However, no warranty of suitability, purpose, or fitness is made or implied. Intelitek is not liable or responsible to any person or entity for loss or damage in connection with or stemming from the use of the software, hardware and/or the information contained in this publication. Intelitek bears no responsibility for errors that may appear in this publication and retains the right to make changes to the software, hardware and manual without prior notice. INTELITEK INC. 444 East Industrial Park Drive Manchester NH 03109-5317 Toll-free (sales): (800) 777-6268 Tel: (603) 625-8600 Fax: (603) 625-2137 Web site: www.intelitek.com e-mail address: [email protected] ER-400 AGV Mobile Robot User Manual i General Information 0311 Intelitek ER Series Limited Warranty Intelitek warrants to the original purchaser that the ER series ‘Product’ is free from defects in materials and workmanship when used under normal purposes for a period of 12 months, beginning from the date of purchase. Product accessories, including replacement batteries, are warranted for a period of ninety days from the date of purchase. This warranty provides for the cost of parts and labor to repair covered defects when performed by an authorized Intelitek service and warranty facility. A valid proof of purchase is required for warranty repairs. The limited warranty does not cover transportation costs of any kind. -
JP 3-09.1 Joint Laser Designation Procedures (JLASER)
JOINT PUB 3-09.1 JOINT LASER DESIGNATION PROCEDURES (JLASER) 1 JUNE 1991 A large body of joint doctrine (and its supporting tactics, techniques, and procedures) has been and is being developed by the US Armed Forces through the combined efforts of the Joint Staff, Services, and combatant commands. The following chart displays an overview of the development process for these publications. MAKING A JOINT PUB ., PROJECT PROPOSAL All joint doctrine and tactics, techniques, and procedures are organized into a comprehensive hierarchy. Joint Pub 3–04 .1 is located in the operations series of joint publications . Joint Pub 1–01, "Joint Publication System, " provides a detailed list of all joint publications. Joint pubs are also available on CD–ROM through the Joint Electronic Library (JEL) . For information, contact : Joint Doctrine Division, J-7, 7000 Joint Staff Pentagon Washington, D. C. 20318–7000 . JOINT LASER DESIGNATION PROCEDURES JOINT PUB 3-09.1 PREFACE 1. Purpose. This publication provides joint procedures for employing laser designators with target acquisition systems and laser-guided weapons to enhance the combat effectiveness of joint US forces. 2. Application a. Procedures established in this publication apply to the commanders of combatant commands, joint task forces, and the subordinate components of these commands. These procedures may also apply when significant forces of one Service are attached to forces of another Service or when significant forces of one Service support forces of another Service, under criteria set forth in this publication. b. In applying the procedures set forth in this publication, care must be taken to distinguish between distinct but related responsibilities in the two channels of authority to forces assigned to combatant commands.