TY - BOOK AU - Rehg,James A. TI - Introduction to robotics in CIM systems SN - 0139012087 AV - TJ 211 R345i 2000 U1 - 670.42/72 21 PY - 2000/// CY - Upper Saddle River, NJ PB - Prentice Hall KW - Robotics KW - Robótica KW - Computer integrated manufacturing systems N1 - Includes bibliographical references ( p. 483-485) and index; 1. Introduction to industrial robots -- 2. Robot classification -- 3. Automated work cells and CIM systems -- 4. End-of-arm tooling -- 5. Automation sensors -- 6. Work-cell support systems -- 7. Robot and system integration -- 8. Work-cell programming -- 9. Justification and applications of work cells -- 10. Safety -- 11. Human interface : operator training, acceptance, and problems -- 12. Work-cell design case study N2 - "This fourth edition of Introduction to Robotics in CIM Systems by James Rehg includes not only robots as the primary focus of the text; emphasis is also placed on the hardware and software that support the implementation of automated work cells and manufacturing systems. This text has been thoroughly updated to include the latest developments in the field. Further, it has been expanded significantly - with quantitative problems described in detail, a large problem set at the end of each chapter, work cell design problems, additional case studies, new safety information, an appendix containing links to internet sites for numerous automation hardware vendors, and a comprehensive glossary of terms."--Jacket ER -