MECH 2730 - Robotic Design and End Effector Tooling

4 sem hrs credit

(3 hours lecture-2 hours lab)

Robots are used in many different way and have multiple roles in industry. The end effectors or end of arm tooling used by robots are vital to its success. Design of end effectors and tooling is studied for industry usage. The student will design and create a simple end effector and program the robot to perform a task.

This course is a prerequisite to MECH 2750. Prerequisite: MECH 2710 , MECH 2720  

Prerequisite/Corequisite: MATH 1710  

In rare and unusual circumstances, a course prerequisite can be overridden with the permission of the Department Lead for the discipline.

Transfer (UT) or Non-Transfer Course (UN): UN

Upon completion of this course, students will demonstrate the ability to…

• describe the design history of end effectors used in industry.
• identify different types of end effectors.
• design a simple end effector to perform a simple task.
• integrate the end effector into the system.
• identify limits of end effector design for a robotic system.
• maintain OSHA Safety Standards when designing and implementing end effectors into an automated system.