Robotics to environment

A robot is a machine capable of physical motion for interacting with the environment.
Physical interactions include manipulation, locomotion, and any other tasks changing the state of
the environment or the state of the robot relative to the environment. A robot has some form of
mechanisms for performing a class of tasks. A rich variety of robot mechanisms has been
developed in the last few decades.

LAWS OF ROBOTICS

• Asimov proposed three
“Laws of
Robotics
” and
added the
“zeroth law
”
• Law 0: A robot may not injure
humanity or through inaction,
allow humanity to come to harm
• Law 1: A robot may not injure a
human being or through inaction,
allow a human being to come to
harm, unless this would violate a
higher order law
• Law 2: A robot must obey orders
given to it by human beings, except
where such orders would conflict
with a higher order law
• Law 3: A robot must protect its
own existence as long as such
protection does not conflict with a higher order law

RANKETHON UP SUMMIT IN LUCKNOW

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Our CEO & Founder Mr Abhishek Singh,IIT Kharagpur
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Had conversation and discussion with many of our renowned delegates and official faculties in concern of innovation and technology for betterment of our developing India
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Robotics Essential

Robotics

Robotics is a domain in artificial intelligence that deals with the study of creating intelligent and efficient robots.

What are Robots?

Robots are the artificial agents acting in real world environment.

Objective

Robots are aimed at manipulating the objects by perceiving, picking, moving, modifying the physical properties of object, destroying it, or to have an effect thereby freeing manpower from doing repetitive functions without getting bored, distracted, or exhausted.

What is Robotics?

Robotics is a branch of AI, which is composed of Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Computer Science for designing, construction, and application of robots.

Aspects of Robotics

●  The robots have mechanical construction, form, or shape designed to accomplish a particular task.

●  They have electrical componentswhich power and control the machinery.

●  They contain some level of computer program that determines what, when and how a robot does something.

Applications of AI

AI has been dominant in various fields such as −

●      Gaming − AI plays crucial role in strategic games such as chess, poker, tic-tac-toe, etc., where machine can think of large number of possible positions based on heuristic knowledge.

●      Natural Language Processing − It is possible to interact with the computer that understands natural language spoken by humans.

●      Expert Systems − There are some applications which integrate machine, software, and special information to impart reasoning and advising. They provide explanation and advice to the users.

●      Vision Systems − These systems understand, interpret, and comprehend visual input on the computer. For example,

○    A spying aeroplane takes photographs, which are used to figure out spatial information or map of the areas.

○    Doctors use clinical expert system to diagnose the patient.

○    Police use computer software that can recognize the face of criminal with the stored portrait made by forensic artist.

●      Speech Recognition − Some intelligent systems are capable of hearing and comprehending the language in terms of sentences and their meanings while a human talks to it. It can handle different accents, slang words, noise in the background, change in human’s noise due to cold, etc.

●      Handwriting Recognition − Thehandwriting recognition software reads the text written on paper by a pen or on screen by a stylus. It can recognize the shapes of the letters and convert it into editable text.

●      Intelligent Robots − Robots are able to perform the tasks given by a human. They have sensors to detect physical data from the real world such as light, heat, temperature, movement, sound, bump, and pressure. They have efficient processors, multiple sensors and huge memory, to exhibit intelligence. In addition, they are capable of learning from their mistakes and they can adapt to the new environment.

What is AI Technique?

What is AI Technique?

In the real world, the knowledge has some unwelcomed properties −

●      Its volume is huge, next to unimaginable.

●      It is not well-organized or well-formatted.

●      It keeps changing constantly.

AI Technique is a manner to organize and use the knowledge efficiently in such a way that −

●      It should be perceivable by the people who provide it.

●      It should be easily modifiable to correct errors.

●      It should be useful in many situations though it is incomplete or inaccurate.

AI techniques elevate the speed of execution of the complex program it is equipped with.

Programming Without and With AI

The programming without and with AI is different in following ways −

Programming Without AI

Programming With AI

A computer program without AI can answer the specificquestions it is meant to solve.

A computer program with AI can answer the genericquestions it is meant to solve.

Modification in the program leads to change in its structure.

AI programs can absorb new modifications by putting highly independent pieces of information together. Hence you can modify even a minute piece of information of program without affecting its structure.

Modification is not quick and easy. It may lead to affecting the program adversely.

Quick and Easy program modification.

Robots in Engineering and Manufacturing

From the inspiration of the miraculous robot origins of the 1960s to the far-fetched imagination portrayed in movies, we see how robots have digressed from their silver screen persona to create an impact in our day-to-day lives in a practical sense.

The mere mention of the word robot conjures images of human-like machines capable of intelligent interaction with the world around them. From the robots of odd shapes and forms in George Lucas’s original "Star Wars" of 1977 to the lifelike robots shown more recently in the 2004 movie "I, Robot" adapted from Isaac Asimov’s classic novel of 1950, these androids, equipped with fictitious highly advanced artificial intelligence by their makers, were able to mimic human intelligence and thrive and survive through all forms of challenges and obstacles in their environment. Another incredible example of robots that have been put to great film effect is found in the movie Transformers, an adaptation from the animated series of the 1980s. Although recent years have seen almost similar commercially-produced robots in the form of AIBO and ASIMO introduced by Sony and Honda respectively, the real practical use of robots in the engineering industry is a huge contrast to what their persona from the silver screen would suggest.

 In the real world, robots are utilised to perform repetitive tasks and job functions which are in likelihood too tedious and boring for man to perform, such as in the manufacturing line of plastics and various hardware. These practical robots often take the form of mechanical arms equipped with electromagnetic plates, grippers, or suction cups working in tandem with conveyor belts to aid in the assembly of equipment in the manufacturing industries. Although stationary in nature, these robotic arms are endowed with several degrees-of-freedom, giving them the flexibility to move in many directions through multiple angles with utmost ease and agility.

Robots can also be made to execute difficult activities and processes requiring high precision at an accuracy usually beyond human capabilities. Through proper programming, a task can be repeatedly carried out with minimal or virtually without error. With proximity and pressure sensors abound, the accuracy which can be achieved by some of these robots can be rather remarkable, and allow them to work with extremely fragile materials with great care. Even enervating jobs requiring skill and expertise such as arc welding and spray painting can seem like child’s play to a robot.

Robots are also best employed in situations which may prove to be too dangerous for man to perform. In steel manufacturing mills, robots are used in materials handling and transfer, to load iron ore and coke into blast furnaces and move molten iron, a chore perhaps too life-threatening for man himself to undertake. With practical use of robots such as these, accidents and loss of life at the industrial workplace can be minimized. Also, with the capability of withstanding stress far beyond what human being can endure, these tireless machines have a proven reliability and a track record in getting the job done right without the adversities and risks commonly associated with human error and behaviour.

Robots have also assisted man in accomplishing job duties in environments which are not conducive to human life. In space exploration, the rover spacecraft robots had been successfully deployed by NASA in their Mars Exploration Rover Mission to survey and explore the surface of Mars, and to retrieve geological samples from the red planet. In marine engineering, robots known as autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) serve to produce detailed maps of the seabed for the oil and gas industry, as well as for research into deep underwater chemical compound composition and the presence of microorganisms without any risk to human life.

In HVAC applications, robots equipped with sensors and brushes are commonly used to effectively clean air-conditioning ducts in the engineering maintenance of commercial buildings. Camera sensors are sometimes installed on these robots to allow their human operator a glimpse of duct interiors that are mostly too narrow and tight for humans to work inside them. Similar robots have also recently found their way into residential homes, performing the same automated cleansing duties on floors and carpets.

Robotic Arm

In closing, robots have established their place as dependable servants in the daily lives of human beings, with robotic technology playing a vital role in the engineering industry. Robots have been reliable in getting their assigned responsibilities accomplished correctly and accurately with great efficiency, and keeping their human masters safe from harm in the process.

ADVANTAGE OF ROBOTICS

Advantages of Robotics in Engineering

Some advantages of robotics, like improved quality and quantity of production, are due to the mechanical nature and computerized control in industrial robotics technology. Other advantages of robotics are due to freedom from human characteristics like boredom and the ability to do dangerous tasks.

Background

The advantages of robotics have become more apparent as industrial robotics technology has grown and developed in the 50+ years since the first industrial robot, Unimate, was put into use in the 1950s. About 90% of the robots in use today are in the industrial robotics sector in factories. As of 2004, about 140,000 industrial robots were in use in the U.S., as reported by the Robotics Industry Association (RIA). Robots are now also used in warehouses, laboratories, research and exploration sites, energy plants, hospitals, and outer space.

The advantages of robotics can be classified into four major categories: 1) quality/accuracy/precision; 2) Efficiency/speed/production rate; 3) Ability to work in environments that are unsafe or inhospitable for humans; 4) Freedom from human limitations such as boredom and the need to eat and sleep.

Advantages of Robotics #1: Quality/Accuracy/Precision

Many industrial robots are in the form of a robotic arm. The image at the left shows Unimate, the first industrial robot, which has the appearance of a robotic arm. The image in the next section shows a contemporary industrial robotics arm. Due to its mechanical nature and computerized control, a robotic arm can carry out a repetitive task with great precision and accuracy, thus providing improved, consistent product quality. This would apply to quite a variety of production line tasks, like welding, assembling a product, spray painting, or cutting and finishing.

Advantages of Robotics #2: Efficiency/Speed/Production Rate

The same features of industrial robotics technology mentioned above, the mechanical nature of the equipment and the computerized control, make industrial robotics technology more efficient and speedy, leading to higher production rates than with human labor. Another aspect of efficiency is that robots can be mounted from the ceiling and have no problem with working upside down. This can lead to a savings in floor space.

Advantages of Robotics #3: Ability to Work in Environments that are Inhospitable to Humans

This is an interesting set of advantages of robotics. There are a number of tasks that are too dangerous, too exposed to toxins, or just plain too dirty for humans to conveniently do them. These are ideal robotics tasks. This includes tasks as simple as spray painting, because there is no need to worry about the robot inhaling the paint fumes! It also includes such daunting tasks as defusing bombs and such dirty tasks as cleaning sewers.

Advantages of Robotics #4: Freedom from Human Limitations like Boredom

This set of advantages of robotics is due to the fact that human characteristics like boredom from doing a repetitive task don't interfere with the functioning of a robot. There is some overlap with the first two categories of advantages of robotics, because the lack of interference from boredom leads to greater accuracy, quality, and rate of production. There is more to this set of advantages of robotics, however. Since a robot doesn't need to rest or eat, and never gets sick, a robotic arm can work 24/7, with only limited occasional downtime for scheduled maintenance.

Limitations of Robotics

An article about the advantages of robotics wouldn't be complete without some discussion of the limitations of robotics. In spite of the very useful set of advantages of robotics discussed above, there are some tasks for which human beings are better suited than robots. For example:

Robots are not suited for creativity or innovation

Robots are not capable of independent thinking

Robots are not good at learning from their mistakes

Robots are not as suitable for making complicated decisions

 
Robots can't as readily adapt quickly to changes in the surroundings

Human beings are needed for these types of tasks, so there is hope that we will not become superfluous in a world dominated by robots at some point in the future, as projected by some science fiction authors!

Summary

The advantages of robotics in an industrial setting, where most of them are used, are notable, including increased product quality and quantity, ability to work in inhospitable environments, and freedom from natural human needs like food and rest. There are, however, some limitations of robotics, in areas such as creativity, innovation, independent thinking, and making complicated decisions, that lead to a projection that humans will remain in charge of robots rather than vice versa.

INTRODUCTION TO ROBOTICS

Introduction to Robotics Technology

Robotics technology consists of the devices, components, designs, and programming that have gone into development of robots as we know them today. A large sector is industrial robotics, with many of the industrial robots being essentially a robotic arm.

What is Robotics Technology?

Robotics technology has developed considerably since the author, Isaac Asimov, coined the term robotics in the early 1940's in one of his science fiction stories. Robotics is defined as: The science or study of the technology associated with the design, fabrication, theory, and application of robots, in the 2009 update of the Fourth Edition of The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language. This definition brings up the question, 'What is a robot?' There are indeed a number of definitions in use for 'robot.' A usable one that is attributed to the Robotics Institute of America (RIA) is: A robot is a reprogrammable multi-functional manipulator designed to move materials, parts, tools, or specialized devices through variable programmed motions for the performance of a variety of tasks.

What do Robots Do?

In order to learn about robotics technology, it is helpful to learn a bit about robots and their capabilities. When the idea of robots was first developing, they were envisioned as humanlike in appearance and in behavior.

The greatest number of robots in use, however, are industrial robots, which do not look at all like humans. The images in this section show a couple of industrial robots, one doing material handling and the other doing welding. Many industrial robots, like the two shown here, look somewhat like an arm, and also go by the name 'robotic arm.'

A large percentage of the robots in the world are industrial robots used in a wide variety of industries. Robots can do jobs that would be boring for humans and jobs that are dangerous or dirty. Robotics technology has developed to the point that robots can lift heavy objects, do precise assembly line work, pick something up and place it precisely where it needs to be, guide a machining operation, defuse bombs, or inspect sewers, just as a few examples.

 The first industrial robot, Unimate, was developed by George Devol, and was used for die casting handling and spot welding by General Motors. This was perhaps a predictor of things to come, because the automobile industry today is the largest user of industrial robots and robotic arms.

In addition to industrial robotics, another large sector is robot toys and robotics in games. Robots in this sector are more likely to have an appearance that is more like humans, and to have motion capabilities and the capability to do human types of activities.

The Components of Robots

One way of generalizing the nature of robotics technology is to categorize the typical components of robots. The components of a robot would typically include a power source, a means of sensing, actuators, a power source, a means of manipulation, an overall structure, and perhaps a means of locomotion. Robotics sensors are available to measure a wide range of parameters, such as light, temperature, sound, or acceleration. Actuators make robots or parts of robots move. The most commonly used actuator for robots is the electric motor. Batteries are a commonly used power source. A couple of ways that manipulation can be accomplished are with vacuum grippers or with mechanical grippers. Mechanical grippers are the most common means of manipulation. The first robots used as industrial robots were stationary and so didn't need any means of locomotion. Now robotics technology has advanced so that some robots require a means of locomotion to do the tasks for which they are designed. The simplest means of locomotion is four wheels, although some robots move by a number of different methods, including walking, snaking, or hopping.

Summary

Robotics technology goes back at most 70 years, to the time when Isaac Asimov first used the term robotics in his writing. The use of industrial robots, such as robotic arms, has grown tremendously, so that now industrial robots carry out a wide variety of tasks that are too boring, too dirty, or too dangerous for humans to do.

Future of Robotics

The Future of Robotics

It is anticipated by engineers and scientists that in the near future robots will be seen generally at numerous establishments, including production units, farming, hospitals, maintenance, construction, and in homes. Robots will be able to substitute for individuals in most factories where tasks of extra precision are necessary and production rate is important, which is difficult to be performed correctly by human labor.

General Usage Of Robots In the Future

International experts on robotics are of the view that by year 2020, robots will be capable of observing and performing tasks, talking, and will possess aptitude and intellect. The association of human beings with robots will be ordinary and usual. In the near future, robots will not be a complex machine, but equipment or machinery to be utilized in every day life, including washing, assisting in moving of disabled or injured people, working in factories, etc.

Robotic Surgery

Doctors visualize that in the near future advanced robots will be utilized to assist in carrying out long distance medical treatment including surgery, diagnosis, and other medical treatment. This will enable the treatment to be carried out in a shorter time, and it may not be necessary for the patients to travel long distances, which presently may even involve travel from one continent to another. Robots may also assist in carrying out minor medical treatment, instead of advising a pill for certain ailment, a small robot may be introduced in the blood, which will sense the reason of ailment, and subsequently arrange appropriate medicines in the affected part of the body.

Improvement In Human Brain

Robots will be introduced into parts of human beings, such as intellectual insertion in the brain, which will enhance memory and improve ideas in the mind. Nano robots will even be injected into the blood to wash and scrub blood vessels. The human mind with the assistance of robotic brains will be able to perform 100 trillion commands per second.

Robots In Biomimetics

The next concentration for modern robots will be biomimetics, an area which will concentrate on the manufacture of equipment that obtain guidance from the environment as motivation for their looks and attitude. Presently, broad research is being carried out in this field.

BENEFIT OF ROBOTICS

Benefits Of Robots

Robots have many advantages, and production units which do not obtain their services will be left behind and will not be able to compete in quality, production, and cost.

Introduction

Robots have been developed by extended modern research, and are being used in numerous industries for achieving advantages which would not be possible with the human beings. Some of the advantages for using robots are mentioned below:

Operatin In Unsafe Surroundings

There are numerous industries where the surroundings are unsafe for the employment of human labor due to the existence of hazardous environments. Robots can be used effectively in such environments where handling of radioactive materials is involved, such as hospitals or nuclear establishments, where direct exposure to human beings can be dangerous for their health.

Improvement In Quality

Robots perform operations with superior exactitude, ensure uniformity of production due to which rejections are minimized, and reduce losses. Measurements and movements of tools being utilized are more accurate. Thus, the quality of the product manufactured is improved manifold compared to the performance by human beings.

Increase In Production

Robots have the ability to work continuously without pause, unlike human labor for which breaks and vacation are essential. Thus, production is increased by the utilization of robots in industrial applications, and consequently profits of the production unit are increased.

Execute Boring And Repetitive Work

In many production establishments work required to be executed is awfully boring, being cyclic and repetitive, due to which it is difficult for the operators to remain fully dedicated to their tasks and generate interest in their work. When tasks are monotonous, workers tend to be careless, thereby increasing the probability of accidents and malfunctions of machines. Utilization of robots has eliminated problems associated with boredom in production.

Duty During Adverse Hours

Most of the production units are required to function twenty-four hours, during day or night, on holidays, without any break so as to ensure increased production which is commensurate with the capacity of the machinery. Thus, human laborers who do not feel very comfortable working such odd hours can be employed accordingly. However, robots can be beneficially utilized whenever necessary.

Safety And Health Of Workers

Since robots are capable of working in hazardous environments, more dangerous operations are being handled by robots. Thus the safety and health of workers is ensured, thereby reducing expenditures on health and medicines. Robots are now engaged in hoisting and moving heavy objects, and perform other unsafe tasks.

USES OF ROBOTS IN OUR LIFE

Current Uses of Robots

Though robots have certain limitations in the way they are made, humans are able to utilize them perfectly based on the desired applications. Robotics have come a long way and new findings or developments never end. Here are some applications where robots play important roles.

What robots can do?

Robotics is highly advanced technology that strives to develop robots for various applications.  Let us have a look at robots already invented and being used in the industry.

1) Industrial robots: Industrial robots are electronically controlled, both programmable and reprogrammable to carry out certain tasks with high precision and accuracy. Robots have been extensively used in highly advanced manufacturing facilities or high volume assembly lines for a long time. They are efficient and produce high yields or output. The most common use of robots is in the automobile industry where they are used for various applications like welding, painting, etc. The robots can carry out tasks which are very difficult or hazardous for human beings.

Because robots use a perfect copy of exact strategy for troubleshooting purposes, issues and solutions can easily be resolved and implemented. With proper maintenance procedures and schedules, machine wear-out or breakdowns can easily be predicted, resolved and controlled. Over-all, manufacturing plants run by industrial robots can run smoothly without much trouble and with less interactions of humans.    

2) Aerospace robots: Another application of robots is in aerospace for outer space exploration. Aerospace robots or unmanned robotic spacecraft play a key role in outer space probe. Scientists can explore in outer space without putting themselves in great danger considering the risks involved if they go to outer space themselves. With controlled robots, the same results can be achieved safely. The risk to lose a human life in outer space has been greatly avoided.

3) Healthcare delivery: A highly possible advancement in healthcare is using robots in robotic surgery. Due to technological advancement, this is possible even if the patient is located in remote areas. This possibility defies distance. With the proper tools and set-up in place, proper healthcare could be delivered to the patient even in remote areas without the corresponding risks involved.    

 

4) Robots resembling human beings and robotic pets: At home, human-like robots and robotic pets have always been considered friends and companions. They can play a musical instrument, sing, dance, etc. only to please us humans for our own comfort.

5) Military robots: Possibly the worst part of robotic application is in military use, as it may curtail human life instead of upholding it. You can conquer or be conquered with a robot.

With man always in conquest of power, we hope that robots will not be used justify an end result for their own favor. Our only hope is that man, along with the advancement in technology, always promotes for the well being of mankind.

Classification of Robotic Systems

Classification of Robotic Systems

Robotics systems, an integral part of almost all manufacturing processes, are classified on the basis of their application. In this article we will learn about the main categories of this classification.

Introduction

Robotic systems, a way of automating manufacturing process and also reducing manual labor attached with it, are used extensively in almost all fields these days. However, there are still many auxiliary processes that require manual labor.

The manual labor is now getting reduced because of the introduction of industrial robots equipped with manipulators with several degrees of freedom and a dedicated controlled actuator for each of them. A manipulator with high degree of freedom is similar to a human hand in movement and functionality.

The control system of a manipulator can be adjusted according to the application. The manipulators are generally used in industrial robots that cater to various needs of the application at the same time.

Classification of Robotic Systems

The robotic systems are classified mainly into three main types on the basis of application. They are:

○      Manipulation Robotic system

○      Mobile robotic system

○      Data acquisition and control robotic system

Manipulation Robotic system

The Manipulation Robotic system is the most extensively used robotic system that is found mainly in manufacturing industries. Manipulation robotic system comes in several forms, depending mainly on its application.

Mobile robotic system

A Mobile robotic system is usually an automated platform that carries goods from one place to another. The motion of the system can also be controlled autonomously and might have a pre-programmed destination from where the system might load or unload automatically.

Mobile robotic systems are also used mainly in industrial purposes for carrying tools and spare parts to the storage. One more application where mobile robotic systems are used is in farms, wherein they can be used for pulling equipments to plough the fields or for transporting agricultural products. Mobile robots are also used by petroleum and gas production companies for offshore oil and gas exploration and by salvage companies for searching for sunken ships. Mobility of these robots can be in the form of flying, swimming, or running on land.

Data acquisition and Control Robotic System

The Data acquisition and control robotic system is used for acquiring, processing, and transmitting important data used for generating various signals. Generally meant for activities that require less human participation, a control robotic system generates signals that can be used for controlling other robots. Data acquisition and control robotic system are also used for CAD systems used in engineering and business processes. Many mobile robotic systems, especially the unmanned craft used for the exploration of the sea bed are equipped with Data acquisition and control robotic system for procuring important information and sending it back to the shore in the form of signals.

Robotics : scopes and limitations

Robotics: Scope and Limitations of Robots

Robotics engineers can design robots which can do a whole lot of things, ranging from delicate and precision tasks such as fitting small parts of watches and to the hazardous tasks such as fuelling the chambers of nuclear reactors. Robots are thought to be super-machines but they have limitations.

Despite the great advancements in the field of robotics and continuous efforts to make robots more and more sophisticated to match the capabilities of human beings and even surpass them, still, from a very scientific and logical point of view, robots developed up till these days are no way closer to human beings.

Scope and Limitations of Robots

In basic robotics we design machines to do the specified tasks and in the advanced version of it robots are designed to be adaptive, that is, respond according to the changing environment and even autonomous, that is, capable to make decisions on their own. While designing a robot the most important thing to be taken in consideration is, obviously, the function to be performed. Here comes into play the discussion about the scope of the robot and robotics. Robots have basic levels of complexity and each level has its scope for performing the requisite function.

The levels of complexity of robots is defined by the members used in its limbs, number of limbs, number of actuators and sensors used and for advanced robots the type and number of microprocessors and microcontrollers used. Each increasing component adds to the scope of functionality of a robot. With every joint added, the degrees of freedom in which a robot can work increases and with the quality of the microprocessors and microcontrollers the accuracy and effectiveness with which a robot can work is enhanced.

Example

To understand the scope for any robot of given complexity, we will discuss it with a very simple example. Consider a robot comprising of one member joined to the base with a revolute joint and a servo motor is connected to that revolute joint which is controlled by a microcontroller programmed to move the member through a certain degrees of rotation. This is the most basic robot which I could think of.

Scope: The motion of this robotic arm is restricted to a circular path. Any task which can be done by the motion along the circular arc can be performed by this robot. Say, we want to draw arcs on sheets of papers or we want to cut them in circular pieces that can be achieved by fitting a pencil and a cutter to the end of this robotic arm.

Limitation: Any point on this robotic arm can only move along a circular path. Any task involving motion other that the circular motion cannot be performed by such robot.

Scope of robots can be extended and limitations can be reduced by adding to the complexity of the robots. One can imagine of the possibilities of motions which can arise by simply adding one more limb to the existing one through a revolute joint and a servo motor. This is a very basic example; in fact, robotics is very vibrant field with infinite scope and an equal numbers of limitations ever reducing.

Robotics

Robotics: Introduction

Robots are not just machines, they are many steps ahead a typical machine. Robots like machines can perform different tough jobs easily but the advancement is that they can do it by their own. Once programmed robots can perform required tasks repeatedly in exactly the same way.

Introduction

The modern definition of a robot can be an electro-mechanical device which follows a set of instructions to carry out certain jobs, but literally robot means a ‘slave’. Robots find wide application in industries and thus are called there as industrial robots and also in sci-fi movies as humanoids. This and coming articles will provide an introduction to the Robotics.

Robotics and Automation

When we think about robotics first thing that come to our mind is automation. Robots are known to perform tasks automatically without much human intervention, except for initial programming and instruction set being provided to them. The first machine, what I have seen in my childhood when we were on a visit to a milk processing plant, most close, to be called as a robot was a milk packaging machine. There was roll of packaging material running through the machine, each time half a liter of milk falls into the roll and then a mechanism in the machine seals and cuts the packet.

This machine can be a simple example of a very basic robot. It performs the specified sequence of operations repeatedly with the same accuracy. It was programmed and provided with the required material and then started.

Advancements in Robotics

The more advanced versions of robots seen now-a-days can perform operations adaptively, that is, changing the dimensions and other settings according to the requirements. One such advanced example of an adaptive robot is a stitching machine which can read the different dimensions of dress size on the personal card of a person and then cut the desired dress material and stitch it to the size fitting to the person.

From a broad view, robotics is actually the continuous endeavor of robotics engineers to make machines capable of performing tasks as delicately as human can do and also the complicated, tough and repeated tasks which humans would prefer not to do. The advancements in the field robotics are made possible by use of microprocessors and microcontrollers with the intelligent combination of them with servo motors, sensors and actuators.

Robotics: Future Scope

Now the scope of robotics has widened and the robots which can only work on preprogrammedinstructions irrespective of the environments they are working in are soon going to become outdated. The robots which are being developed these days can sense their surroundings and behave according to what they sense and make judgments on their own to how to respond. Far are not the days when robots would even sense and respond to feelings and could even express how they feel.
And so Rankethon is giving new hikes in the field of Robotics and to our young generation.

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RANKETHON LAUNCHES SCHOOL TECH INTEGRATION PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS TO INSTAL SCIENCE INNOVATION & ROBOTICS LABORATORIES BY IIT STUDENTS ACROSS THE 

To give students a chance of practical learning RANKETHON world class learning system has launched school tech integration program for school students. Under this program, technical learning & mentorship by IIT will be provided to the students.  The school tech integration program includes ROBOTICS Laboratories, science buzz lab & game + web development hub which will be installed in different schools across the country. Each student will learn a subject from robotics, web development, app development, animation, graphic, etc. based on their interest.  An interesting & highlight of the entire program is its mentorship program provided by students under guidance of IIT professors. The program has been launched in Hajipur, Kharagpur & Kanpur and is supported by IIT Kharagpur professors

Students can learn robotics and make there own bots. which will develop their practical learning to make bots. E-study materials will help students to learn the subject in more clear and perfect way. The highlight of the program is that young science students will learn various innovative and technical aspects of learning. This will help the students to display their innovation thinking as well as design their own  inventions. This method of learning will provide excellent chance for students to explore science world. The company will provide trained teachers in school to make students learn about the program.

In the words of Prof, Manoj Mandal – Indian Institute Of Technology Kharagpur, “It is immense pleasure to be part of this unique program. The Rankethon is totally new learning methodology which will improve the learning amongst the students.”

Abhishek singh, CEO & Founder – Rankethon said, “RANKETHON kind of learning system will help students in broadening their imagination & use their creativity at its best.  This kind of learning will make students understand concepts better using digital aids, analyze their strengths and weaknesses, and have conversations with teachers.” He further said, “Presently, we have launched this program in Hajipur, Kharagpur & Kanpur & plan is to spread across the cities in India.”

In the mentorship program, based on the academic syllabus of 4 years for class 9 and 10, 2 years of class 11^th  and 1 year of class 12^th , the students will be guided and educated through the study materials prepared by the past and current students of IIT Kharagpur. The study material will involve topic wise questions according to the academic curriculum and the students will be educated with the modern techniques through which those problems can be solved. Each group of 20 students will be assigned a mentor from IIT. The students can discuss their doubts and questions related to academics and get immediate answers.

Similar program will be set-up for villages by Rankethon Team by the name of JANKHOJ NGO (Free of cost) that will be launched in Summers 2017. Apart from this, through the Distance Learning Program (DLP), Rankethon provides the guidance in the field of various preparation of national and state level examinations through its various e-study materials.

About Rankethon

 

“3 IDIOTS” movie gave the insipiration to CEO & Founder Abhishek singh to initiate this program in the year 2014, under the guidance of Prof. Debashish Chakraborty, the students of IIT Kharagpur started an organisation named Rankethon.

The main objective of Rankethon is to bring about a change in the education systemso as to make the students aware of the various fields and branches and opportunities, along with the basic education. Once the students are aware, they can choose and pursue the stream they are interested in. Then the students can gain excellence in that field and prove their potential by doing something good for the society and the country.

Time and again, the organisation receives guidance from various specialists of IIT Kharagpur, who have proved their excellence in their respective departments. Prof. Kumrao, Prof. Manoj Mandal, Prof. Rohtagi United Group Kanpur is one of the prime ones.

Apart from this, timely progress reports of weekly tests will be provided to the guardians of the students by the organisation. The organisation will also help the parents guide the students through the medium of Rankethon Website and Android App. At the end of the week, each student will learn a subject from robotics, web development, app development, animation, graphic, etc. based on their interest. The organisation also facilitate training apart from just theoretical learning. This training will also help them get placements in related industries.

Currently Rankethon is a TEAM OF more than 140 IITIANS

Our Rankethon

I would like to introduce RANKETON infront of you. It is a company created by the graduates of IIT KHARAGPUR in 2014.

RANKETON is providing a platform for innovative and modern robotic lab setup in India with schools and colleges through technology availed by the IIT professional graduates.

They are helping to groom and polish the young scientist students and give them a chance to show there capability and creating their own inventions with weekly sessions. Robotics, App development, Web development and computer language are the major field in which they provide online and offline support to get better benefits and all these are conducted by the IIT graduates from all branches which assures 100% placement for the students.

Also this is not end of their work they have a special team for JEE preparation which help the students for cracking the exams. They give free preparation for underprivileged students also conduct doubt clearance sessions.

They also organises competition like RNRC which help to boost enthusiasm in the students.

I would like to conclude my writing that it is a platform which is bridging between students with technology for developing India.

Anywhere robotics

Our company provides practical learning environment to you at your doorstep with full certifications. Videos provided here are designed under guidance of professionals of Clemson University(USA), IIT, & IIM 
Anywhere Robotics offer you chance to work with your own robotics laboratory at your home with video and chat support by professionals in the field provides any time home-based professional learning experience

For certification you need to mail a video of the working robot with glimpses of making of the bot with your course details on anywhereroboticscerti@rankethon.in then on the basis of a online test, certification will be provided.