Automation and Robotics Model Question

Tribhuwan University
Institute of Science and Technology
Model Question
Bachelor Level / Sixth Semester / Science
Computer Science and Information Technology ( CSC371 )
( Automation and Robotics )
Full Marks: 60
Pass Marks: 24
Time: 3 hours
Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.
The figures in the margin indicate full marks.

Section A

Attempt any two questions. (2 × 10 = 20)

1. Where can the concept of pneumatic drive be used? Derive the equation of HP of motor. (4+6)

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2. Explain different path planning approaches in detail. (10)

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3. Differentiate between mechanical gripper, magnetic gripper and suction/vacuum gripper. What are the factors that should be considered while selecting and designing grippers? Derive the required magnitude of the gripper force. (3+3+4)

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Section B

Attempt any eight questions. (8 × 5 = 40)

4. State Asimov’s laws of robotics. Explain major components of robotics. (2+3)

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5. Describe machine vision with necessary figures. (5)

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6. Determine a transformation ‘T’ matrix that represents a rotation of ‘α’ angle about the OX axis followed by a translation of ‘b’ units along the rotated OV axis. (5)

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7. Differentiate between pneumatic and electronic force control respectively. List their advantages and disadvantages. (2+3)

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8. How can hill climbing techniques be implemented in robotics? What are its limitations.(3+2)

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9. How process control tuning can be achieved? (5)

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10. Highlight on the challenges of robot cell design. (5)

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11. How inverse kinematics problem can be solved. Explain with necessary figures and equations. (5)

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12. Write short notes on: (2 × 2.5 = 5)

a. Robot programming languages

b. Power wall

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