Unit 4.6 Robotics
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14. Match each term with the correct definition or feature.
It is the “hand” of the robotic arm that manipulates the material.It can be electric, hydraulic, or pneumatic.It works as a computer and connects the arm to other systems.A highly sophisticated machine capable of performing complex tasks.It allows the robotic arm to avoid obstacles along its path.It is generally used in CNC machines and for welding.It has three rotary joints which are arranged in a chain.A robot that works side by side with people.The number of independent movements a robotic arm can make.It is spider-shaped.
Robot →
Controller →
Drive →
End effector →
Sensor →
DOF →
Articulated robot →
Gantry robot →
Delta robot →
Cobot →
15.1 Translate this sentences into English: I primi robot erano semplici bracci programmabili utilizzati nelle fabbriche per sollevare, saldare o assemblare parti. aperta
15.2 Translate this sentence into English: Un braccio robotico può essere programmato per ripetere i compiti in modo preciso e sicuro ed è composto da cinque parti principali. aperta
15.3 Translate this sentence into English: Il percorso punto a punto è generalmente utilizzato in compiti altamente ripetitivi, come il carico e lo scarico. aperta
15.4 Translate this sentence into English: I robot industriali possono muoversi, sollevare, saldare, assemblare e verniciare con grande precisione e velocità. aperta
15.5 Translate this sentence into English: Ogni grado di libertà rappresenta una direzione o un tipo di movimento, come muoversi su e giù o da un lato all’altro. aperta
15.6 Translate this sentence into English: I robot cilindrici hanno un braccio principale che si muove su e giù e i cui assi formano un sistema di coordinate cilindriche. aperta
15.7 Translate this sentence into English: Una moderna fabbrica di automobili utilizza robot al posto degli operai per assemblare le auto su linee di montaggio automatizzate. aperta
15.8 Translate this sentence into English: La linea di montaggio è suddivisa in postazioni di lavoro: quando una postazione ha terminato con un’auto, la passa a quella successiva. aperta
16. Fill in the gaps with the words given below.

robots • modern • high-speed • cobots • assembly • robotic • flexible • human • joints • parts

Robots in the Automotive Industry
Robots have become essential in the 1. industry, changing how vehicles are designed and manufactured. Advanced 2. systems now handle many tasks with greater precision, speed, and reliability than 3. workers alone. Several types of 4. are used in car plants, each suited to different applications. Articulated robots with multiple 5. are typically employed for welding and assembling major components, while SCARA robots are preferred for 6. , accurate operations such as installing small electronic 7. . Painting robots ensure even coverage and reduce health risks. Collaborative robots, or 8. , have recently been introduced to work safely alongside humans, helping with 9. tasks such as quality control or final assembly. Car manufacturing now takes place on automated 10. lines divided into workstations occupied by many robots.

Adapted by: https://www.wevolver.com/article/automotive-robots