Classifies robots in accordance to their complexity and function provided. This book is suitable for large corporations as well as smaller "Mom and Pop" shops who consider using robots to help their industrial applications.

With the proliferation of many types of robots in recent years, there is a real need to assist engineers, automation manufacturers, and robot aficionados in the proper selection, care, and feeding of a robot to achieve the maximum in productivity. This book does just that, along with classifying robots in accordance to their complexity and function provided. The book is perfect for large corporations as well as smaller "Mom and Pop" shops who may be considering using robots to help their industrial applications.

PREFACEACKNOWLEDGMENTSChapter 1. Robots -- Definitions and ClassificationsChapter 2. Economic ProductivityChapter 3. Comparisons Between Robots and Fixed AutomationChapter 4. Where to Use a RobotChapter 5. Upkeep of Industrial RobotsChapter 6. Economic JustificationChapter 7. Effects of LegislationChapter 8. Human FactorsChapter 9. Safety Standards for Industrial RoboticsChapter 10. The Impact of Machine Vision on the Robotics IndustryChapter 11. Summary and ConclusionsAppendix A: Survey of Industrial RobotsINDEX