B.E. (Automation and Robotics) Industrial Robotics and Material Handling System Syllabus - Mumbai University 2026
The University has moved this degree onto NEP 2020 one year at a time. The first and second years are NEP 2020 syllabi; the third and fourth years are still examined on the REV-2019 'C' Scheme, which is what the University sets for them this year.
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Syllabus for Industrial Robotics and Material Handling System
Module 1
- Types of industrial robots, Load handling capacity, general considerations in Robotic material handling, material transfer, machine loading and unloading, CNC machine tool loading, Robot centered cell.
Module 2
- Robotic vision systems, image representation, object recognition and categorization, depth measurement, image data compression, visual inspection, software considerations.
Module 3
- Application of Robots in continuous arc welding, Spot welding, Spray painting, assembly operation, cleaning, robot for underwater applications.
Module 4
- Gripper force analysis and gripper design, design of multiple degrees of freedom, active and passive grippers. Selection of Robot: Factors influencing the choice of a robot, robot performance testing, economics of robotisation, Impact of robot on industry and society.
Module 5: Concepts of material handling, principles and considerations in material handling systems design, conventional material handling systems - industrial trucks, monorails, rail guided vehicles, conveyor systems, cranes and hoists, advanced material handling systems, automated guided vehicle systems, automated storage
- proportional to number of respective lecture hours mentioned in the curriculum.
Text Books
- 1 Richaerd D Klafter, Thomas Achmielewski and Mickael Negin, “Robotic Engineering – An integrated Approach” Prentice HallIndia, New Delhi, 2001.
- 2 Mikell P. Groover,”Automation, Production Systems, and Computer Integrated Manufacturing“, 2nd Edition, John Wiley & sons, Inc, 2007.
- 3 Industrial Automation and Robotics by Er. A. K. Gupta and S. K. Arora, University Science Press, Laxmi Publishing Pvt. Ltd.
- 4 mmer J. R., Material Handling, Tata McGraw Hill Publication.
- 5 James Apple, Material Handling System Design, John Wiley
- 6 Theodore H., Allegre Sr., Material Handling Principles and Practice, CBS Publishers and Distributors.
- 1 James A Rehg, “Introduction to Robotics in CIM Systems”, Prentice Hall of India, 2002.
- 2 Deb S R, "Robotics Technology and Flexible Automation", Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi, 1994.
- 3 Robotics and Control by R. K. Mittal and I. J. Nagrath, McGraw Hill Education (India) Private Limited. 50
Reproduced from the University of Mumbai syllabus for B.E. (Automation and Robotics) under REV-2019 'C' Scheme, in force from the academic year 2023-24. Wording is as printed in that syllabus. Module numbering is as printed there too.
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