The purpose of this book is to present an introduction to the multidisciplinary field of automation and robotics for industrial applications. The book initially covers the important concepts of hydraulics and pneumatics and how they are used for automation in an industrial setting. It then discusses circuits and uses them in hydraulic, pneumatic, and fluidic design. The latter part of the book deals with electric and electronic controls in automation. The final chapters are devoted to...
More DescriptionThe purpose of this book is to present an introduction to the multidisciplinary field of automation and robotics for industrial applications. The book initially covers the important concepts of hydraulics and pneumatics and how they are used for automation in an industrial setting. It then discusses circuits and uses them in hydraulic, pneumatic, and fluidic design. The latter part of the book deals with electric and electronic controls in automation. The final chapters are devoted to robotics, robotic programming, and robotics applications in the industry. Robotics, Automation, and Control in Industrial and Service Settings meet the challenges presented by the rise of ubiquitous computing by providing a detailed discussion of best practices and future developments in the field. This premier reference source offers a comprehensive overview of current research and emerging theory for a diverse and multidisciplinary audience of students, educators, professionals, and policymakers. Smart manufacturing is a powerful disruptive force with the potential to restructure the current competitive landscape and produce a new set of market leaders. Companies that are slow to adopt new technologies and processes could be left behind. Some of the prominent enablers in the current market scenario includes Artificial intelligence, Blockchain in manufacturing, the Industrial Internet of things, Robotics, Condition monitoring, Cybersecurity and many others.