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KIET Group of Institutions

PUE Examination (2022-2023) Even Semester

Department: Mechanical Engg. Course: B-TECH

Year: 2022-23 Semester: VIII
Subject Name: AUTOMATION & ROBOTICS Subject Code: KOE-091
Duration: 3 Hrs Max. Marks: 100
Note: Attempt all the questions of each section
Section-A (2X10=20)
Q. 1 Competitive
Exam# CO BL/ KC*
a Discuss the term AUTOMATION with respect to production system. 1 2/C
b Discuss need for automation 1 2/C
c What do you mean by part handling and feeding in Automation? 2 1/C
d Explain the term TRANSFER LINE in automation 2 2/C
e Discuss Laws of Robotics. 3 2/C
f Describe the meaning of actuators. 3 2/C
g Explain the Mechanical switches. 4 1/F
h Discuss briefly Flow control valves 4 1/F
i Define Teach pendant 5 1/F
j State the reason for using Robots in industries. 5 1/F
Section-B (6X5=30)
Illustrate the different hierarchical levels in Industrial Automation
OR
Q. 2 Illustrate the considerations which should be taken into account while 1 4/P
making a decision to automate a facility.

Examine the various types of transfer devices used in industrial

automation. Explain the working of any two transfer devices with
the help of neat sketches
Q. 3 2 3/P
OR
Examine the general considerations taken in robot tool handling and
work handling.
Explain what do you mean by robotics control system? Explain various
types of robot control system
Q. 4 3 2/C
OR
Explain what are the different types of joints used in robots
Explain AC and DC servo motor along with its salient features and
applications
Q. 5 OR 4 2/C
Explain how will you determine the position and orientation of end
effectors.
Justify how can task level processing can solve the major disadvantages
of language based programming. Discuss using a suitable illustration to
support your answer.
Q. 6 OR 5 5/C
Justify and give a list of factors that should be considered while
evaluating a robot for welding capabilities. Given suitable
explanations in support of your answer
Section-C (10X5=50)
Infer and discuss in short about fluid power systems. Also write AKTU-21
Q. 7 down the advantages and disadvantages of fluid power systems. 4/P
OR 1
CO -Course Outcome generally refer to traits, knowledge, skill set that a student attains after completing the course successfully.
Bloom’s Level (BL) - Bloom’s taxonomy framework is planning and designing of assessment of student’s learning.
*Knowledge Categories (KCs): F-Factual, C-Conceptual, P-Procedural, M-Metacognitive
#Reference to Competitive Exams (GATE, GPAT, CAT, GRE, TOFEL, NET, etc. )
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Infer with help of neat diagram examine various methods of work part
transport in automated flow line.
Illustrate Industrial applications of vision controlled robotic systems.
OR 2
Q. 8 4/C
Illustrate the characteristics of robotic sensing device. Make a broad
classifications various kinds of sensors used in industrial robots.
Illustrate the forward kinematics of a 3 DOF industrial robot with
rotational joints. Explain the functions of an inverse kinematics 3
algorithm. Draw suitable diagram for your illustration. Mention the
advantages of forward kinematics over inverse kinematics
Q. 9 3/P
OR
Examine and explain the following terms about a robot:
accuracy, resolution, repeatability and speed of movement, load
carrying capacity and reliability

Examine various considerations for selection and design of a gripper.

Explain working principle, salient features and applications of AC and 4
DC servo motor as robot drive system

Q. 10 OR 3/P
A carton weighing 10 kg is held in a gripper using friction against two
opposing fingers. Coefficient of friction = 0.25.
Weight of the carton is directed parallel to finger surfaces.
Determine the required gripping force. Assume a g-factor of 2.0
Examine a robot is to be used for spot welding in an automotive AKTU-2019-20

industry for spot welding of car body. Select the robot to be used 5
and explain the geometry, control strategy, type of drive of the
selected robot.
Q. 11 OR 3/P
Examine what do you mean by robot cell design? What are the AKTU-2019-20

considerations that must be kept in mind during designing a robot

cell? Discuss in brief.

CO -Course Outcome generally refer to traits, knowledge, skill set that a student attains after completing the course successfully.
Bloom’s Level (BL) - Bloom’s taxonomy framework is planning and designing of assessment of student’s learning.
*Knowledge Categories (KCs): F-Factual, C-Conceptual, P-Procedural, M-Metacognitive
#Reference to Competitive Exams (GATE, GPAT, CAT, GRE, TOFEL, NET, etc. )