Robotics and Mechatronics

9.

System Integration and Applications

9.1.

The Mechatronic Design Process

9.1.1.

Requirements and Specifications

9.1.1.1.

Functional Requirements

9.1.1.2.

Performance Specifications

9.1.1.3.

Environmental Constraints

9.1.1.4.

Safety Requirements

9.1.2.

Conceptual Design and Modeling

9.1.2.1.

System Architecture

9.1.2.2.

9.1.2.3.

Modeling Tools and Techniques

9.1.2.3.1.

MATLAB/Simulink

9.1.2.3.2.

9.1.2.3.3.

9.1.3.

Prototyping and Testing

9.1.3.1.

Rapid Prototyping

9.1.3.2.

Breadboard Prototypes

9.1.3.3.

Test Planning and Execution

9.1.3.4.

Validation and Verification

9.1.4.

System Integration and Debugging

9.1.4.1.

Hardware-Software Integration

9.1.4.2.

Interface Design

9.1.4.3.

Troubleshooting Techniques

9.1.4.4.

System Optimization

9.2.

Robot Architectures

9.2.1.

Deliberative Architectures

9.2.1.1.

Sense-Plan-Act Paradigm

9.2.1.2.

9.2.1.3.

Planning Systems

9.2.2.

Reactive Architectures

9.2.2.1.

Behavior-Based Robotics

9.2.2.2.

Subsumption Architecture

9.2.2.3.

Real-Time Response

9.2.3.

Hybrid Architectures

9.2.3.1.

Layered Approaches

9.2.3.2.

Integration of Deliberative and Reactive

9.3.

Mobile Robotics

9.3.1.

Types of Mobile Robots

9.3.1.1.

9.3.1.1.1.

Differential Drive

9.3.1.1.2.

Ackermann Steering

9.3.1.1.3.

Omnidirectional Wheels

9.3.1.2.

9.3.1.2.1.

9.3.1.2.2.

Quadrupedal Robots

9.3.1.2.3.

9.3.1.3.

9.3.1.3.1.

Fixed-Wing Aircraft

9.3.1.3.2.

Multirotor Drones

9.3.1.3.3.

Helicopter Dynamics

9.3.1.4.

Underwater Robots

9.3.1.4.1.

Autonomous Underwater Vehicles

9.3.1.4.2.

Remotely Operated Vehicles

9.3.2.

Localization and Mapping

9.3.2.1.

9.3.2.1.1.

9.3.2.1.2.

Visual Odometry

9.3.2.1.3.

Inertial Odometry

9.3.2.2.

Simultaneous Localization and Mapping

9.3.2.2.1.

9.3.2.2.2.

9.3.2.2.3.

Graph-Based SLAM

9.3.2.2.4.

Feature-Based SLAM

9.3.2.2.5.

Grid-Based SLAM

9.3.3.

Navigation and Obstacle Avoidance

9.3.3.1.

Global Path Planning

9.3.3.2.

Local Path Planning

9.3.3.3.

Sensor-Based Navigation

9.3.3.4.

Collision Avoidance Strategies

9.3.3.4.1.

Potential Fields

9.3.3.4.2.

Dynamic Window Approach

9.4.

Industrial Robotics

9.4.1.

Manipulator Types

9.4.1.1.

9.4.1.2.

Articulated Robots

9.4.1.3.

Cartesian Robots

9.4.1.4.

9.4.1.5.

Parallel Robots

9.4.2.

End-Effectors and Grippers

9.4.2.1.

Mechanical Grippers

9.4.2.1.1.

Two-Finger Grippers

9.4.2.1.2.

Multi-Finger Grippers

9.4.2.2.

Vacuum Grippers

9.4.2.3.

Magnetic Grippers

9.4.2.4.

Pneumatic Grippers

9.4.2.5.

9.4.3.

Robot Programming and Teaching

9.4.3.1.

Teach Pendant Programming

9.4.3.2.

Offline Programming

9.4.3.3.

Vision-Guided Programming

9.4.4.

Robot Safety Standards

9.4.4.1.

ISO 10218 Standards

9.4.4.2.

Risk Assessment

9.4.4.3.

9.4.4.3.1.

9.4.4.3.2.

Emergency Stops

9.4.4.4.

Safety Protocols

9.5.

Human-Robot Interaction

9.5.1.

Interfaces and Communication

9.5.1.1.

Graphical User Interfaces

9.5.1.2.

Voice Interfaces

9.5.1.3.

Gesture Interfaces

9.5.1.4.

Haptic Interfaces

9.5.2.

Collaborative Robots

9.5.2.1.

Safety Features

9.5.2.2.

9.5.2.3.

Speed and Separation Monitoring

9.5.2.4.

Shared Workspaces

9.5.3.

Social Robotics

9.5.3.1.

Human-Robot Communication

9.5.3.2.

Natural Language Processing

9.5.3.3.

Emotional Recognition

9.5.3.4.

Social Cues and Behaviors

9.6.

Specialized and Emerging Fields

9.6.1.

Medical and Surgical Robotics

9.6.1.1.

Minimally Invasive Surgery

9.6.1.2.

Robotic Surgery Systems

9.6.1.3.

Rehabilitation Robotics

9.6.1.4.

Prosthetics and Orthotics

9.6.2.

Bio-inspired and Biomimetic Robots

9.6.2.1.

Animal Locomotion Studies

9.6.2.2.

Bio-inspired Sensors

9.6.2.3.

Biomimetic Actuators

9.6.2.4.

9.6.3.

Autonomous Vehicles

9.6.3.1.

Ground Vehicles

9.6.3.1.1.

Self-Driving Cars

9.6.3.1.2.

Autonomous Trucks

9.6.3.2.

Aerial Vehicles

9.6.3.2.1.

Drone Delivery Systems

9.6.3.2.2.

Urban Air Mobility

9.6.3.3.

Marine Vehicles

9.6.3.3.1.

Autonomous Ships

9.6.3.3.2.

Underwater Exploration

9.6.4.

9.6.4.1.

9.6.4.2.

9.6.4.2.1.

Pneumatic Actuators

9.6.4.2.2.

Hydraulic Actuators

9.6.4.3.

9.6.4.4.

Applications in Grasping

9.6.4.5.

Bio-Compatible Robotics

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