OR

6. a) Explain Denavit Hartenberg algorithm with the notations

b) Explain why homogeneous coordinates are required in modeling
of robotic manipulators

6
6

UNIT-IV
7. a) Classify different robotic sensors
b) Explain the following in detail
i) Noncontact type proximity sensors
ii) Range sensors
OR

8. a) What are the functions of a Robotic Vision System?

b) Explain the components of a Robotic Vision System with a neat
block diagram
UNIT-V

3
3

9. How robots are used in material handling and machine loading?

Explain
OR

12

10. a) Discuss the robot applications for assembly and welding

b) What are the future applications of robot? Discuss any two

6
6

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[EURIT 866]
B.Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATION
Information Technology
VIII SEMESTER
ROBOTICS & AUTOMATION
(Effective from the admitted batch 200708)
Time: 3 Hours
Max.Marks: 60
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Instructions: Each Unit carries 12 marks.
Answer all units choosing one question from each unit.
All parts of the unit must be answered in one place only.
Figures in the right hand margin indicate marks allotted.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------UNIT-I
1. Classify Robotic end effectors. Discuss about any two gripper
mechanisms in detail
OR
2. a) Define a Robot. Discuss about historical background of robots
and their future trends
b) Differentiate between active and passive grippers

12

6
6

UNIT-II
3. a) What is a drive system? Discuss about hydraulic actuator
principle in detail
b) Classify the pumps used in hydraulic drive system. Discuss in
detail about any two
OR
4. What are the salient features of electric drives? Derive an
expression for the transfer function of D.C. motor and its relevance
in robotics
UNIT-III
5. Obtain the direct kinematics equation of 4 DOF Selective
Compliance Assembly Robot Arm (SCARA) robots

6
6

12

12

OR
6. a) Explain Denavit Hartenberg algorithm with the notations
b) Explain why homogeneous coordinates are required in modeling
of robotic manipulators

6
6

UNIT-IV
7. a) Classify different robotic sensors
b) Explain the following in detail
i) Noncontact type proximity sensors
ii) Range sensors
OR

8. a) What are the functions of a Robotic Vision System?

b) Explain the components of a Robotic Vision System with a neat
block diagram
UNIT-V

3
3

9. How robots are used in material handling and machine loading?

Explain
OR

12

10. a) Discuss the robot applications for assembly and welding

b) What are the future applications of robot? Discuss any two

6
6

[07/VIII S/111]

[A-11]
[EURIT 866]
B.Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATION
Information Technology
VIII SEMESTER
ROBOTICS & AUTOMATION
(Effective from the admitted batch 200708)
Time: 3 Hours
Max.Marks: 60
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Instructions: Each Unit carries 12 marks.
Answer all units choosing one question from each unit.
All parts of the unit must be answered in one place only.
Figures in the right hand margin indicate marks allotted.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------UNIT-I
1. Classify Robotic end effectors. Discuss about any two gripper
mechanisms in detail
OR
2. a) Define a Robot. Discuss about historical background of robots
and their future trends
b) Differentiate between active and passive grippers

12

6
6

UNIT-II
3. a) What is a drive system? Discuss about hydraulic actuator
principle in detail
b) Classify the pumps used in hydraulic drive system. Discuss in
detail about any two
OR
4. What are the salient features of electric drives? Derive an
expression for the transfer function of D.C. motor and its relevance
in robotics
UNIT-III
5. Obtain the direct kinematics equation of 4 DOF Selective
Compliance Assembly Robot Arm (SCARA) robots

6
6

12

12