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USN
RA62225RA
Sixth Semester B.E. Degree Examination, June/July 2025
INTRODUCTION TO ROBOTICS
(MODEL QUESTION PAPER)
Time: 3 hrs. Max. Marks: 100
Note: Answer any FIVE full questions, choosing ONE full question from each module.
Q. No.
Questions
Marks
BL/CO
Module I
1
a.
Explain the components of robot system.
10
CL2/CO1
b.
List the classification of robots. Explain any two types.
10
CL2/CO1
OR
2
a.
List and explain different types of joints used in a robot manipulator.
10
CL2/CO1
b.
Explain the following terms related to robotic systems:
(i) Resolution (ii) Accuracy (iii) Repeatability
10
CL2/CO1
Module II
3
a.
Explain different types of mechanical grippers.
10
CL2/CO2
b.
Derive the transformation matrix and representation of position in cylindrical
coordinate system.
10
CL3/CO2
OR
4
a.
Explain functionality of vacuum grippers and magnetic grippers.
10
CL2/CO2
b.
A frame {B} is rotated about Xu axis of the universal coordinate system by 45
degrees and translated along Xu, Yu and Zu axis by 1, 2 and 3 units
respectively. Let the position of a point Q in {B} is given by [3 2 1]T.
Determine UQ.
10
CL3/CO2
Module III
5
a.
Give the classification of sensors. Explain any two position sensors.
10
CL2/CO3
b.
Explain absolute and incremental type optical encoders.
10
CL2/CO3
OR
6
a.
Explain the working following type of electrical actuation systems:
(i) Stepper motor (ii) DC servo motor
10
CL2/CO3
b.
With neat a sketch, explain the working of hydraulic actuation system.
10
CL2/CO3
Module IV
7
a.
Explain different robot programming methods.
10
CL2/CO4
b.
Explain the motion, end effector and sensor commands in VAL programming
language.
10
CL2/CO4
