2024 question paper

Robotics Mechanics, Kinematics and Dynamics

26 questions

  1. Q1a. What is the minimum number of degrees of freedom that a robot needs to locate its end effectors at an arbitrary point with arbitrary orientation in space? (i) 3 (ii) 4 (iii) 5 (iv) 620242m

    Module 1: Introduction-I

    What is the minimum number of degrees of freedom that a robot needs to locate its end effectors at an arbitrary point with arbitrary orientation in space?
    (i) 3
    (ii) 4
    (iii) 5
    (iv) 6

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  2. Q1b. Which of the following robots has an application for handling in cockpit flight simulators? (i) SCARA robot (ii) Articulated robot (iii) Parallel robot (iv) Cylindrical robot20242m

    Module 1: Introduction-I

    Which of the following robots has an application for handling in cockpit flight simulators?
    (i) SCARA robot
    (ii) Articulated robot
    (iii) Parallel robot
    (iv) Cylindrical robot

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  3. Q1c. A typical wrist mechanism with three rotational joints would be indicated by: (i) TRL (ii) TRT (iii) LLL (iv) TRR20242m

    Module 1: Introduction-I

    A typical wrist mechanism with three rotational joints would be indicated by:
    (i) TRL
    (ii) TRT
    (iii) LLL
    (iv) TRR

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  4. Q1d. Robot is derived from a Czech word: (i) Rabota (ii) Robota (iii) Rebota (iv) Ribota20242m

    Module 1: Introduction-I

    Robot is derived from a Czech word:
    (i) Rabota
    (ii) Robota
    (iii) Rebota
    (iv) Ribota

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  5. Q1e. Which of the following is a flying robot? (i) PUMA (ii) KUKA (iii) NETRA (iv) SCARA20242m

    Module 1: Introduction-I

    Which of the following is a flying robot?
    (i) PUMA
    (ii) KUKA
    (iii) NETRA
    (iv) SCARA

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  6. Q1f. The revolving joint of the robot is referred to as: (i) L joint (ii) O joint (iii) T joint (iv) V joint20242m

    Module 1: Introduction-I

    The revolving joint of the robot is referred to as:
    (i) L joint
    (ii) O joint
    (iii) T joint
    (iv) V joint

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  7. Q1g. _____ is the name for information sent from robot sensors to robot controllers?: (i) Temperature (ii) Pressure (iii) Feedback (iv) Signal20242m

    Module 2: Introduction-II

    _____ is the name for information sent from robot sensors to robot controllers?:
    (i) Temperature
    (ii) Pressure
    (iii) Feedback
    (iv) Signal

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  8. Q1h. Assume that the joint mechanisms at serial link manipulators are frictionless. The joint torque T required to bear an arbitrary endpoint force F is: (i) J^TF (ii) JF (iii) JFT (iv) JPFT20242m

    Module 3: Robot Mechanisms

    Assume that the joint mechanisms at serial link manipulators are frictionless. The joint torque T required to bear an arbitrary endpoint force F is:
    (i) J^TF
    (ii) JF
    (iii) JFT
    (iv) JPFT

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  9. Q1i. Compliant motion control of robots can be understood by the problem of controlling of: (i) position and velocity of joints (ii) position and acceleration of the end effector (iii) manipulator motion and its force interactions with the environment (iv) joint velocities of given end-effector velocity20242m

    Module 6: Manipulator Dynamics

    Compliant motion control of robots can be understood by the problem of controlling of:
    (i) position and velocity of joints
    (ii) position and acceleration of the end effector
    (iii) manipulator motion and its force interactions with the environment
    (iv) joint velocities of given end-effector velocity

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  10. Q1j. Consider the following statements with reference to SCARA robot. I. It has four degrees of freedom II. It has only one forward kinematic solution III. It has two inverse kinematic solutions, Which of the above statements are correct? (i) I and II only (ii) I and III only (iii) II and III only (iv) I, II, and III20242m

    Module 4: Robot Kinematics

    Consider the following statements with reference to SCARA robot.
    I. It has four degrees of freedom
    II. It has only one forward kinematic solution
    III. It has two inverse kinematic solutions,
    Which of the above statements are correct?
    (i) I and II only
    (ii) I and III only
    (iii) II and III only
    (iv) I, II, and III

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  11. Q2a. Write Asimov's laws of Robotics? What is meant by workspace? What is meant by work volume?20247m

    Module 1: Introduction-I

    Write Asimov's laws of Robotics? What is meant by workspace? What is meant by work volume?

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  12. Q2b. Define a robot. With help of sketch describe pitch, yaw and roll motion of a robot wrist.20247m

    Module 2: Introduction-II

    Define a robot. With help of sketch describe pitch, yaw and roll motion of a robot wrist.

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  13. Q3a. State the advantages and limitation of a hydraulic drive and Explain its components used in robotics.20247m

    Module 2: Introduction-II

    State the advantages and limitation of a hydraulic drive and Explain its components used in robotics.

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  14. Q3b. Compare hydraulic, Pneumatics and Electric drive.20247m

    Module 2: Introduction-II

    Compare hydraulic, Pneumatics and Electric drive.

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  15. Q4a. Describe the Construction, Working, Selection and design consideration of sensors used in various Robotics Application.20247m

    Module 2: Introduction-II

    Describe the Construction, Working, Selection and design consideration of sensors used in various Robotics Application.

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  16. Q4b. Describe the Construction, Working, Selection and design consideration of Touch sensors and transduces used in various Robotics Application.20247m

    Module 2: Introduction-II

    Describe the Construction, Working, Selection and design consideration of Touch sensors and transduces used in various Robotics Application.

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  17. Q5a. Give a method to solve forward kinematic problem.20247m

    Module 4: Robot Kinematics

    Give a method to solve forward kinematic problem.

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  18. Q5b. Explain Jacobian Transformation in Robotics Manipulation?20247m

    Module 3: Robot Mechanisms

    Explain Jacobian Transformation in Robotics Manipulation?

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  19. Q6a. What is homogenous transformation matrices for coordinates? Write homogenous transformation matrices.20244m

    Module 1: Introduction-I

    What is homogenous transformation matrices for coordinates? Write homogenous transformation matrices.

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  20. Q6b. What is homogenous transformation matrices for rotation of coordinates? Write homogenous transformation matrices followed by rotation.202410m

    Module 1: Introduction-I

    What is homogenous transformation matrices for rotation of coordinates? Write homogenous transformation matrices followed by rotation.

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  21. Q7. Compare energy methods (e.g., Lagrange Euler formulation) and force methods (e.g., Newton-Euler formulation) in modeling robotic dynamics. What are the strengths and weaknesses of each approach?202414m

    Module 6: Manipulator Dynamics

    Compare energy methods (e.g., Lagrange Euler formulation) and force methods (e.g., Newton-Euler formulation) in modeling robotic dynamics. What are the strengths and weaknesses of each approach?

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  22. Q8. Discuss the advantages and limitations of using the Jacobian matrix in inverse kinematics and motion control. AND What role does the link inertia tensor play in the stability and control of robotic manipulator?202414m

    Module 6: Manipulator Dynamics

    Discuss the advantages and limitations of using the Jacobian matrix in inverse kinematics and motion control. AND What role does the link inertia tensor play in the stability and control of robotic manipulator?

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  23. Q9a. Write short notes on: Magnetic grippers20247m

    Module 2: Introduction-II

    Write short notes on: Magnetic grippers

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  24. Q9b. Write short notes on: Vacuum Grippers20247m

    Module 2: Introduction-II

    Write short notes on: Vacuum Grippers

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  25. Q9c. Write short notes on: Hill climbing techniques20247m

    Module 2: Introduction-II

    Write short notes on: Hill climbing techniques

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  26. Q9d. Write short notes on: End-Effector20247m

    Module 2: Introduction-II

    Write short notes on: End-Effector

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