Question

Q.A4 (a) Identify and describe eight significant business reasons why a manufacturing company should reassess robotic technology. 4 marks) (b) A workcell comprises a CNC mill/turn centre integrated with a robotic arm for part loading, unloading and palletising. Describe a typical robot configuration suitable for this task. Clearly label and identify all key components of the robot. (4 marks) (c) Describe the theory and application of a robotic vision control system and two other sensor technologies typically integrated into a robotic workcell. (6 marks) Robotic programming has progressed from basic teach programming to off-line graphically simulated programming. Discuss the advantages to be gained by off-line programming. (d) (6 marks)

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