1. Automation and Robotics

2. When did it begin? Approximately 200 years ago, most things were produced by hand. –Meant limited quantities. –Goods were expensive. –Each item was unique even in its flaws.

3. The Industrial Revolution “1 st stage of automation.” 19 th century (1800’s) –Machines were starting to be used. Mass production. Goods cheaper. Easier to obtain goods. Goods produced quicker. Fewer workers needed to produce same amount of products.

4. Steam Engine

5. 1960’s “2 nd stage of automation”. Advent of the computer. –Programmable machines which required very little human intervention.

6. Early Computers

7. 1980’s “3 rd stage of automation.” Creation of powerful software. –Allows us to focus on the task they should perform instead of actually doing it.

8. Parts of the Robotic Arm Base Shoulder Elbow Wrist End Effector

10. Questions? 1. Explain the word automation or automated. 2. What is robotics? 3. List 2 positive impacts of robotics. 4. List 2 negative impacts of robotics. 5. Write a paragraph explaining how robotics will affect your future. Be detailed.

11. Key Terms Automation End Effector Limitations Manipulators Programmer Range of Motion Reprogram Robot Robotics Tedious Troubleshoot

12. Key Terms Automation –The process of operating machines with minimal human control. Robotics –The specialized field of engineering and computer science that deals with the design and application of robots. End effector –Special end on a robotic arm. (Welder, grasper)

13. Limitation –Factor which decreases or limits production. (What holds us back.) Manipulator –Something that changes. Programmer –Write a set of instructions for a machine. Range of motion –How far a piece of equipment can move. Reprogram –Rewrite the program (program again). Robot –Machine that performs a specific function. Tedious –Boring, time consuming task. Troubleshoot –Finding the problem and fixing it.