MECH 2730 - Robotic Design and End of Arm Tooling

Credit hours: 4 (3 hours lecture and 2 hours lab)

Course Description:
Robots are used in many different ways and have multiple roles in industry. The end effectors or end of arm tooling used by robots are vital to it’s 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 class is a pre-requisite to MECH 2750

Student Learning Outcomes:
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.