Process Control Systems | Sensors |
Actuators | Feedback Control Systems |
Setpoint | Feedforward Control Systems |
Proportional Control | Integral Control |
Devices that collect data about a process variable, such as temperature or pressure. | Systems designed to manage and regulate industrial operations to ensure optimal performance. |
Systems that automatically adjust their operation to maintain a desired output by measuring deviations from setpoints. | Mechanisms that carry out control actions based on signals from controllers to adjust process variables. |
These systems are designed to predict process disturbances and take corrective actions before they impact the system. | The target value that a system aims to achieve and maintain during operation. |
A control action that accumulates the error over time to eliminate steady-state error. | A control action that adjusts the output proportionally to the current error value. |
Derivative Control | Real-Time Data Analysis |
Industrial Automation | Disturbances |
Industrial Robots | Automation |
Artificial Intelligence | Collaborative Robots (Cobots) |
The process of collecting and interpreting data as it is generated to enable immediate insights and actions. | A control action that predicts future error based on its rate of change, helping to dampen system response. |
Unpredictable changes in the environment that can affect system performance. | The use of control systems for operating equipment in various industries to reduce human intervention. |
The use of technology to perform tasks with minimal human intervention, often to improve productivity and safety. | Automated machines designed to perform tasks in manufacturing environments, enhancing efficiency and precision. |
Machines designed to work alongside humans, enhancing productivity in tasks such as assembly, packaging, and material handling without the need for safety cages. | A branch of computer science that simulates human intelligence processes by machines, particularly computer systems. |
Articulated Robots | SCARA Robots |
Robot Arm | End Effector |
Control System | Open-Loop System |
Closed-Loop System | Robot Simulation Software |
Robots that are excellent for pick-and-place tasks, offering high speed and precision, particularly used in assembly applications. | Robots that feature rotary joints, allowing for versatility in applications like welding and painting, which require a wide range of movements. |
The device attached to the end of a robotic arm that interacts with the environment to perform tasks, such as gripping or welding. | A mechanical structure that is responsible for manipulating objects and performing tasks within a robotic system. |
A type of control mechanism that does not use feedback to determine if the desired output was achieved. | The computational unit that processes sensor data and sends commands to the actuators to perform specific tasks. |
Software tools that create a virtual environment for designing, programming, and testing robotic applications before deployment in real-world scenarios. | A control system that uses feedback to make real-time adjustments, improving accuracy and performance. |
Computer Vision | Object Detection |
Safety Protocols | Regulatory Compliance |
Risk Assessment | Smart Manufacturing |
The ability of a system to identify and localize objects within an image or video. | A field of artificial intelligence that enables computers to interpret and process visual data from the world. |
The adherence to established laws and regulations focused on safety standards to ensure operational safety and reliability. | Comprehensive guidelines and procedures designed to minimize risks and ensure safe operation in environments involving hazardous machinery. |
An advanced manufacturing process that incorporates digital technologies for better data utilization and integration of automated systems. | The systematic process of identifying and evaluating potential hazards associated with the operation of robotic systems. |