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BTECH
(SEM VIII) THEORY EXAMINATION 2024-25
AUTOMATION AND ROBOTICS
TIME: 3 HRS [Link]: 100
Note: Attempt all Sections. In case of any missing data; choose suitably.
SECTION A
1. Attempt all questions in brief. 2 x 10 = 20
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a. Define industrial automation and list any three of its advantages. 1 K1,K2
b. What is robot time estimation? Why is it essential in CNC and automated 2 K2
systems?
c. What are the basic elements of an automated system? 1 K1
d. List and briefly explain the laws of robotics as given by Isaac Asimov. 3 K2
e. What is a CNC machine tool? How is it different from a traditional machine? 2 K2
f. Explain the D-H parameters used in robotic kinematics. 3 K3
g. What is meant by forward and inverse kinematics in robotics? 3 K2
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h. Compare servo motors and stepper motors used in robot drives. 4 K4
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i. What is robot cell interference? How can it be avoided?
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j. What are the advantages of using ball bearings in robot joints? 4 K2
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SECTION B
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2. Attempt any three of the following: 10 x 3 = 30
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Q No. Question CO Level
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Analyze the role of robotics in industrial automation. What advantages do they 1 K4
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offer over conventional systems?
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b. Design a mixed-model flow line for assembling electronic devices. Highlight 2 K2
design challenges.
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c. With the help of diagrams, explain the coordinate systems and configuration of 3 K2
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robots.
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d. Explain various power transmission methods in robot mechanisms. How does 4 K2
rotary-to-linear motion conversion occur in rack-and-pinion?
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e. Explain the design considerations in developing a robot layout for warehouse 5 K3
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material handling.
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SECTION C
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3. Attempt any one part of the following: 10 x 1 = 10
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Q No. Question CO Level
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a. A 3-DOF robot arm has link lengths L1 = 300 mm, L2 = 200 mm, L3 = 100 3 K3
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mm. Given joint angles θ1 = 30°, θ2 = 45°, θ3 = -30°, calculate the end
effector position.
b. Derive the D-H parameter table and transformation matrices for a 3-joint 3 K3,K4
SCARA robot.
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Subject Code: KOE091
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BTECH
(SEM VIII) THEORY EXAMINATION 2024-25
AUTOMATION AND ROBOTICS
TIME: 3 HRS [Link]: 100
4. Attempt any one part of the following: 10 x 1 = 10
Q No. Question CO Level
a. Discuss the elements of fluid power systems. Compare pneumatic and 1 K2
hydraulic systems with examples and explain their applications.
b. A pneumatic cylinder has a bore diameter of 50 mm and is operated at a 1 K3
pressure of 6 bar. Calculate the force output of the cylinder. Also discuss
factors affecting force in pneumatics in detail.
5. Attempt any one part of the following: 10 x 1 = 10
Q No. Question CO Level
a. Design a single-model production line for a manufacturing process. What are 2 K3
the key challenges in its implementation?
b. Classify types of automatic transfer machines. Describe the importance of 2 K2
automation in part handling and feeding.
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6. Attempt any one part of the following:
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Q No. Question CO Level
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a. Classify robot end effectors. Describe the working of types of grippers, and 4 K2
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discuss gripper design parameters.
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b. Describe various linear-to-rotary and rotary-to-linear motion conversion 4 K2
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mechanisms used in robotic arms with examples.
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7. Attempt any one part of the following: 10 x 1 = 10
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Q No. Question CO Level
a. Describe with layout the design of a robot cell for painting operations. What 5 K3
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considerations are important to avoid machine interference?
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b. Discuss the various levels of robot programming. Compare online and offline
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programming methods with their benefits and limitations.
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