APPLICATIONS OF ROBOTS

Following a brief historical overview of robot technology, this paper describes the three basic types of mechanical arms and their applications in industry, including the automobile industry. It then addresses the question of where we are headed with the lines of machines that we see today. Also included is a discussion on what is being done with robots in Europe and Japan. In conclusion, some points about robots that should be considered when deciding to use one are offered. Briefly these points are: keep it simple; don't pick the solution before you have identified the problem; don't get snowed by the myth that there aren't enough robots to go around; involve the people; and learn from your mistakes.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • SAE Detroit Section Mini Symposium--"Designing Your Product for Robotics," held November 3, 1981.
• Corporate Authors:

  Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

  400 Commonwealth Drive
  Warrendale, PA  United States  15096
• Authors:
  • Weisel, W
• Publication Date: 1982-5

Media Info

• Features: Figures;
• Pagination: p. 35-41
• Serial:
  • SAE Special Publications
  • Publisher: Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Applications; Automation; Automobile industry; Conferences; History; Industrial robots; Robotics
• Uncontrolled Terms: Future growth
• Subject Areas: History; Research; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00369299
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: SP-517, HS-033 324, HS-033 325
• Files: HSL, USDOT
• Created Date: Dec 30 1982 12:00AM