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Robots in Automated Production

Discover the importance of robots in design technology. Learn about the latest technology, moral and ethical issues, and the advantages and disadvantages of using robots in automated production.

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Robots in Automated Production

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  1. Robots in Automated Production IB Design Technology

  2. What is the significance of this topic in Design Tech? • Designers need to know about the latest technology in order to ensure the they are using the best manufacturing process. • Robots increase: • Efficiency • Consistency • Are there moral and ethical issues that need to be considered?

  3. Concepts and Principles • Primary characteristics of robots • Work Envelope • The range of motion that dictates a robot’s ability to perform certain tasks • Load Capacity • The weight a robot can manipulate • http://www.staubli.com/en/robotics/6-axis-scara-industrial-robot/all-6-axis-scara-robot/

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  5. Single-task vs. Multi-task Robots vs. Teams of Robots • Single-task • Can only do one task at a time • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9oeOYMRvuQ • Multi-task • Can do multiple tasks at one time • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nrea-6JYXmM • Teams of Robots • Groups of robots work together in the production process • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htuVoxuMQFQ

  6. Machine to Machine (M2M) • The ability of machines to communicate with one another via wireless or wired networks without the need of human interaction.

  7. Generations of Robots • First Generation • Second Generation • Third Generation • Fourth and beyond?

  8. Robots in Automated Production Advantages Disadvantages Improve health and safety of workers Highly accurate Performs repetitive tasks with consistency Works 24/7 Reprogrammable for flexibility High initial cost Workers must be trained for operation and maintenance of robots Expertise needed to use such systems Unemployment?

  9. Ethical questions? • The increased use of robots in manufacturing is good and necessary for economic growth. • Robots do not threaten the human place in the production of goods. (i.e. employment levels) • The advantages of using robots in manufacturing far out ways the disadvantages.

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