Abhi PYQ

6th Semester Syllabus

Robotics & Automation Engineering

Credits Table

Course Title L T P Credits
Artificial Intelligence for Robotics [162601] 3 1 0 4
Flexible Manufacturing Systems [162602] 3 1 0 4
Robotics Programming [162603] 3 0 0 3
Professional Elective-I [1626XX] 3 0 0 3
Open Elective-II [1006XX] 3 0 0 3
Artificial Intelligence for Robotics Lab [162601P] 0 0 2 1
Flexible Manufacturing Systems Lab [162602P] 0 0 2 1
Robotics Programming Lab [162603P] 0 0 2 1
NPTEL-II [162604P] 0 0 2 1
TOTAL 22

Theory Subjects

Lab Subjects

Artificial Intelligence for Robotics [162601]

  • Unit 1.0: Introduction to Artificial Intelligent Techniques
    • Goals of AI in Manufacturing
    • Tools for AI Such as Search Algorithm
    • Mathematical Optimization
    • Evolutionary Computation
    • Fuzzy Logic
    • Probabilistic Methods for Uncertain Reasoning Such as Bayesian Network
    • Hidden Markov Model
    • Kalman Filter
    • Decision Theory and Utility Theory
    • Statistical Learning Methods
    • Support Vector Machines
    • Neural Networks
    • Expert Systems
  • Unit 2.0: Handling Uncertainty and Learning
    • Non-Monotonic Reasoning
    • Probabilistic Reasoning
    • Use of Certainty Factors
    • Fuzzy Logic
    • Concept of Learning
    • Learning Automation
    • Genetic Algorithm
    • Learning by Inductions
    • Neural Network
    • Unsupervised Learning - K-Means Clustering
    • Boltzmann Machine
    • Supervised Learning - Classification Algorithms
    • Support Vector Machine
  • Unit 3.0: Search Algorithms in AI
    • Algorithms for Uninformed and Informed Search
    • Heuristics Search: Hill Climbing
    • Branch and Bound
    • Best First Search
    • Metaheuristics: Simulated Annealing
    • Tabu Search
    • Ant Colony Optimization
    • Real Coded Genetic Algorithm
  • Unit 4.0: Machine Vision in Robotics
    • Machine Vision Algorithms
    • Imaging Based Automatic Sorting and Inspection
    • Image Processing
    • Imaging-Based Robot Guidance
  • Unit 5.0: Intelligent Robotic Systems
    • Applications of Intelligent Systems for Mobile Robot Motion Planning
    • Path Planning Robot Control in Dynamic Environments
    • Task Based Hybrid Closure Grasping Optimization for Autonomous Robot Hand
    • Accurate Motion Control of Fast Mobile Robots
    • Obstacle Avoidance
  • Unit 6.0: Artificial Intelligence in Flexible Automation
    • Applications of Various Intelligent Systems for FMS Functional Segmentation Schemes Including Control
    • Real Time Scheduling
    • Tool Management
    • Process Planning
    • Route Optimization for AS/RS Systems

Text/Reference Books:

  1. Steger, Carsten, Markus Ulrich, Christian Wiedemann. Machine Vision Algorithms and Applications (2nd ed.). Wiley.
  2. Mikell P Groover, Automation, Production System and Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Prentice Hall, Publications.
  3. Bhattacharya S., Artificial Intelligence, Laxmi Publications, Ltd.
  4. Chopra Rajiv, Artificial Intelligence, S. Chand Publishing.
  5. Pawar P. J., Evolutionary Computations for Manufacturing, Studium Press.
  6. Ramesh Jain, Rangachar Kasturi, Brian G. Schunck, Machine Vision, McGraw-Hill, Inc.

Flexible Manufacturing Systems [162602]

  • Unit 1.0: FMS Introduction
    • Limitations with Conventional Manufacturing
    • Need for FMS Introduction
    • General Layout and Configuration of FMS
    • Advantage and Limitations of FMS
    • Area of Application of a FMS in Industry
    • Various Hardware and Software Required for an FMS
    • Scope of Computer-Aided Technologies in Modern Manufacturing
    • Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
    • Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)
    • Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE)
    • Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)
  • Unit 2.0: Cellular Manufacturing
    • Introduction and Classifications of Cell
    • Unattended Machining
    • Cellular versus Flexible Manufacturing
    • Group Technology: Introduction
    • Definition of Group Technology
    • Reasons for Adopting Group Technology
    • Benefits of Group Technology Affecting Many Areas of a Company
    • Obstacles to Application of GT
  • Unit 3.0: Numerical Control (NC) and CNC Programming
    • Fundamentals of Numerical Control (NC) and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Systems
    • Evolution of NC and CNC Systems
    • Current Status and Impact on Modern Design and Manufacturing
    • NC Part Programming Using Manual G- and M-Codes
    • APT Language Programming
    • Integration of CAD/CAM Data into NC Programming Workflows
    • Toolpath Generation
    • Post-Processing for CNC Machine Operation
  • Unit 4.0: Automated Material Movement and Storage System
    • Introduction to AGV and Their Principle of Working
    • Types of AGV
    • Advantages and Limitations of AGV
    • General AGV Guide Path
    • Robots in Material Movement
    • Benefits of Using Industrial Robots
    • Basic Components and Benefits of Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems
    • Conveyors and Pallet Flotation System
    • Queuing Carrousels and Automatic Work Changers
    • Coolant and Chip Disposal and Recovery System
  • Unit 5.0: Robotics in Manufacturing Systems-I
    • Fundamentals of Industrial Robotics
    • Structure of Industrial Robots
    • Configurations of Industrial Robots
    • Specifications of Industrial Robots
    • Operations of Industrial Robots
    • Types of Robot Sensors
    • Actuators and End-Effectors
    • Robot Programming Methods
  • Unit 6.0: Robotics in Manufacturing Systems-II
    • Applications of Robotics in Material Handling
    • Assembly Operations
    • Welding Applications
    • Inspection Operations
    • Role of Robotics in Flexible and Automated Manufacturing Systems

Text/Reference Books:

  1. Mikell.P.Groover "Automation, Production Systems and Computer Integrated Manufacturing", Prentice Hall of India, 2008.
  2. Radhakrishnan P, Subramanyan S.and Raju V., "CAD/CAM/CIM", 2nd Edition, New Age International (P) Ltd, New Delhi, 2000.
  3. H. K. Shivanand, M. M. Benal, Flexible Manufacturing System, V. Koti, New Age Pub.
  4. Automation, Production Systems and Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Groover M.P, Prentice Hall of India.
  5. CAD/CAM, Groover M.P, Zimmers E.W, Prentice Hall of India.

Robotics Programming [162603]

  • Unit 1.0: Introduction to Robot Programming
    • Robot Programming - Introduction and Types
    • Flex Pendant
    • Lead Through Programming
    • Coordinate Systems of Robot
    • Robot Controller - Major Components and Functions
    • Wrist Mechanism
    • Interpolation
    • Interlock Commands
    • Operating Mode of Robot
    • Jogging - Types
    • Robot Specifications
    • Motion Commands
    • End Effectors and Sensors Commands
  • Unit 2.0: VAL Language
    • Robot Languages - Classifications and Structures
    • VAL Language Commands - Motion Control
    • Hand Control
    • Program Control
    • Pick and Place Applications Using VAL
    • Palletizing Applications Using VAL
    • Robot Welding Application Using VAL Program
    • WAIT, SIGNAL and DELAY Commands for Communications
    • Simple Applications Using VAL
  • Unit 3.0: VAL-II
    • VAL-II Programming - Basic Commands and Applications
    • Simple Problems Using Conditional Statements
    • Simple Pick and Place Applications
    • Production Rate Calculations Using Robot
  • Unit 4.0: RAPID Language
    • RAPID Language Basic Commands
    • Motion Instructions
    • Pick and Place Operation Using Industrial Robot - Manual Mode
    • Automatic Mode
    • Subroutine Command-Based Programming
    • Move Master Command Language - Introduction and Syntax
    • Simple Problems Using Move Master
  • Unit 5.0: AML Language
    • AML Language - General Description
    • Elements and Functions of AML
    • Statements, Constants and Variables
    • Program Control Statements
    • Operating Systems Commands
    • Motion Commands
    • Sensor Commands
    • Data Processing
  • Unit 6.0: Practical Study of Virtual Robot
    • Robot Cycle Time Analysis
    • Multiple Robot and Machine Interference
    • Process Chart and Simple Problems
    • Virtual Robotics - Robot Studio Online Software
    • Jogging, Components and Work Planning
    • Program Modules
    • Input and Output Signals
    • Singularities and Collision Detection
    • Repeatability Measurement of Robot
    • Robot Economics

Text/Reference Books:

  1. S. R.Deb, Robotics technology and flexible automation, Tata McGraw Hill publishing companylimited, 1994.
  2. Mikell. P. Groover, Industrial Robotics Technology, Programming and Applications, McGraw HillCo, 1995.
  3. Robotics Lab manual, 2007.

Professional Elective: Humanoid Robots [162605]

  • Unit 1.0: Introduction to Humanoid Robots
    • Historical Development of Humanoid Robots
    • Trends in Humanoid Robots
    • Design - Human Likeness
    • Humanoid Robot Design
    • Human Friendly Humanoid Robot Design
    • Characteristics of Humanoid Robots
  • Unit 2.0: Kinematics of Humanoid Robots
    • Coordinate Transformations
    • Characteristics of Rotational Motion
    • Robot Data Structure and Programming
    • Kinematics of a Humanoid Robot - Forward and Inverse Kinematics
    • Numerical Solution to Inverse Kinematics
    • Inverse Kinematics with Singularity Robustness
  • Unit 3.0: Dynamics of Humanoid Robots
    • Angular Momentum and Inertia Tensor of Rigid Body
    • Zero Moment Point - Measurement
    • 2D and 3D Analysis of ZMP
    • Derivation and Calculation of ZMP
    • 3D Walking Pattern Generation
    • ZMP Based Walking Pattern Generation
    • Dynamic Simulation
  • Unit 4.0: Humanoid Robots and Neuroscience
    • Humanoid Robotics Perspective to Neuroscience
    • Emulating the Neuro-Mechanisms with Humanoid Robots
    • Foveal Vision for Humanoid Robots
    • Humanoid Locomotion and the Brain
    • Cognitive Humanoid Robots
  • Unit 5.0: Co-Operative Object Manipulation and Control
    • Multi-Fingered Grasping
    • Multi-Arm Object Manipulation Control
    • Co-Operation Between Multiple Humanoids
    • Leader Follower Type Co-Operative Object Manipulation
    • Symmetry Type Co-Operative Object Manipulation
  • Unit 6.0: Humanoid Robots' Applications
    • Search and Rescue Humanoid Robots
    • Service Humanoids
    • Sports Humanoids
    • AI Humanoid Robots

Text/Reference Books:

  1. Shuuji Kajita, Hirohisa Hirukawa, Kensuke Harada, Kazuhito Yokoi, Introduction to Humanoid Robotics, Springer.
  2. Gordon Cheng, Humanoid Robotics and Neuroscience: Science, Engineering and Society, CRC Press.
  3. Nenchev D. N., Konno a., Tsujita T, Humanoid robots- Modeling and Control' Butterworth Heinemann Publishing.
  4. S. L. Hamilton, Humanoid Robots, Abdo Publishing, ISBN: 9781532171437.

Professional Elective: Drone Technology and Application [162606]

  • Unit 1.0: Flight Dynamics of Aerial Vehicles
    • Definitions of Drone, UAV, RPA
    • Quad Copters - Basic Components and Categories
    • Principles of Flight
    • Flight Maneuvers
    • Airframes - Materials and Different Frame Shapes
    • Building Airframes
    • Flight Dynamics
    • Applications and Future Potential
    • Comparison with Other Aerial Vehicles
  • Unit 2.0: Hardware Anatomy of Drone
    • Power Train - Propellers and Motors
    • Total Lift
    • Electronic Speed Controllers
    • Flight Battery
    • Radio Transmitter and Receiver
    • Flight Controller
    • GPS, Compass and Camera
    • Assembling for Quad Copter - Connectors
    • Mounting of Propellers and Powering Up
  • Unit 3.0: Introduction to Flight Simulator and DGCA Rules and Regulation
    • Flight Simulator - Computer-Based Software
    • Basic Operating Features of Simulator
    • Selecting Different Aircrafts and Aerodromes
    • Demo Flight
    • Pre-Flight Checks and Start-Up
    • Preparation Cum Coordination for Flight
    • Approach for Landing
    • DGCA Regulations - Category of RPA
    • Air Regulations of Drones
    • Requirement for Drone Equipment
    • Acquisition of RPAS
    • Eligibility to Become Drone Pilot
  • Unit 4.0: Drone Programming
    • Creating Flight Plans and Missions Using GPS and Other Navigation Systems
    • Autonomous Flight Modes (Waypoints, Follow-Me, etc.)
    • Programming Languages for Drone Control (Python, C++)
    • Perform Programming and Configure the Flight Control Board (FCB)
  • Unit 5.0: Drone Equipment Maintenance
    • Maintenance of Drone - Storage, Safe Place, Free from Dirt
    • Cleaning and Fire Hazard Precautions
    • Precautions for Storing Drone Batteries
    • Maintenance of Drone Batteries - Storage and Balance Charge
    • Discharge and Transportation
    • Balance Connectors and Power Connectors
    • Connectors Classification XT and AS
    • Lipo Battery Puffed and Cell Layout
    • RPAS Maintenance
    • Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management (UTM)
  • Unit 6.0: Real World Applications and Case Studies
    • Beneficial Drones
    • Aerial Photography
    • Mapping and Surveying
    • Precision Agriculture
    • Search and Rescue
    • Infrastructure Inspection and Conservation
    • Case Studies - Agriculture Weed Classification
    • Microdrone Surveillances

Text/Reference Books:

  1. Reg Austin "Unmanned Aircraft Systems UAV design, development and deployment", Wiley, 2010.
  2. Robert C. Nelson, Flight Stability and Automatic Control, McGraw-Hill, Inc, 1998.
  3. Kimon P. Valavanis, "Advances in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: State of the Art and the Road to Autonomy", Springer, 2007.

Professional Elective: Swarm Intelligence in Robotics [162607]

  • Unit 1.0: Introduction to Swarm Intelligence
    • Basic Philosophy of Swarm Intelligence
    • Need of Swarm Intelligence
    • Traditional Approach vs. Swarm Intelligence
    • Models of Swarm Behaviour
    • Introduction to Swarm Intelligence Methods - Particle Swarm Optimization
    • Ant Colony Optimization
    • Artificial Bee Colony
    • Shuffled Frog Leaping Algorithm
    • Firefly Algorithm
    • Applications of Swarm Intelligence to Robotics Systems
  • Unit 2.0: Particle Swarm Optimization
    • Introduction to PSO
    • Mechanism of Working of Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm
    • Parameter Selection
    • Convergence Criteria
    • Adaptive Mechanisms
    • Variants of PSO Algorithm
    • Hybridization of PSO
    • Performance of Algorithm - Convergence Rate and Accuracy
    • Termination Criteria
  • Unit 3.0: Ant Colony Optimization
    • Introduction to ACO
    • Mechanism of Working of Ant Colony Optimization Algorithm
    • Collective Intelligence
    • Parameter Selection
    • Convergence of ACO
    • Elitist Ant System
    • Rank Based Ant Systems
    • Recursive Ant Colony Optimization
    • Applications to Combinatorial Optimization Problems
  • Unit 4.0: Artificial Bee Colony Optimization
    • Artificial Bee Colony Meta-Heuristic - Initialization
    • Employed Bees
    • Onlooker Bees
    • Scout Bees
    • Honey Foraging Behaviour
    • Global Guided ABC Algorithm
    • Hybrid Guided Artificial Bee Colony (HGABC) Algorithm
    • Hybridized Artificial Bee Colony with Simulated Annealing
    • Genetic Algorithm with ABC
  • Unit 5.0: Other Techniques Based on Swarm Intelligence
    • Shuffled Frog Leaping
    • Cat Swarm Optimization
    • Bat Algorithm
    • Glowworm Swarm Optimization
    • Fish School Algorithm
    • Firefly Algorithm
    • Teaching-Learning Based Optimization
    • Lion Algorithm
    • Civilized Swarm Optimization
  • Unit 6.0: Applications of Swarm Intelligence in Robotics
    • Swarm Intelligence in Robot Path Planning
    • Trajectory Generation
    • Inverse Kinematics and Dynamics
    • Robotic Controller Design
    • Robot Clustering
    • Robot Sorting
    • Robot Collaboration
    • Obstacle Avoidance

Text/Reference Books:

  1. Aboul Ella Hassanien, Eid Emary, 'Swarm Intelligence: Principles, Advances, and Applications', CRC Press.
  2. Christian Blum, Daniel Merkle, Swarm Intelligence: Introduction and Applications, Springer.
  3. Pawar P. J., 'Evolutionary Computations for Manufacturing', Studium Press.

Professional Elective: Additive Manufacturing & Rapid Prototyping [162608]

  • Unit 1.0: Introduction to Rapid Prototyping
    • Prototyping Fundamentals
    • Historical Development of Rapid Prototyping
    • Advantages and Limitations of Rapid Prototyping
    • Commonly Used Terms
    • Classification of RP Process
    • AM Process Chain - Conceptualization, CAD
    • Conversion to STL
    • Transfer to AM
    • STL File Manipulation
    • Machine Setup, Build, Removal and Clean Up
    • Post Processing
  • Unit 2.0: Liquid-Based and Solid Based Rapid Prototyping
    • Liquid-Based Rapid Prototyping Systems - Stereo Lithography Apparatus (SLA)
    • Solid Ground Curing (SGC)
    • Models and Specifications, Process, Working Principle and Applications of SLA and SGC
    • Solid Based Rapid Prototyping Systems - Laminated Object Manufacturing (LOM)
    • Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM)
    • Models and Specifications, Process, Working Principle and Applications of LOM and FDM
  • Unit 3.0: Powder Based Rapid Prototyping
    • Powder Bed Fusion AM Processes - Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)
    • Materials for SLS
    • Indirect and Direct SLS
    • Powder Fusion Mechanism and Powder Handling
    • Process Modelling of SLS
    • SLS Metal and Ceramic Part Creation
    • Post Processing, Post Curing, Surface Deviation and Accuracy
    • Electron Beam Melting (EBM)
    • Process Benefits and Drawbacks of EBM
    • Applications of Powder Bed Fusion Processes
    • Post Processing of AM Parts
    • Laser Engineered Net Shaping (LENS)
  • Unit 4.0: Design for Additive Manufacturing
    • Design Tools for AM
    • Part Orientation
    • Removal of Supports
    • Hollowing Out Parts
    • Inclusion of Undercuts and Other Manufacturing Constraining Features
    • Interlocking Features
    • Reduction of Part Count in an Assembly
    • Identification of Markings/Numbers
    • Guidelines for Process Selection - Introduction
    • Selection Methods for a Part
    • Challenges of Selection
  • Unit 5.0: AM Data Formatting and Data Processing
    • Rapid Prototyping Data Formats - STL Format
    • STL File Problems
    • Consequence of Building Valid and Invalid Tessellated Models
    • STL File Repairs - Generic Solution
    • Other Translators and Newly Proposed Formats
    • Rapid Prototyping Software's - Magics, Mimics, Solid View
    • View Expert, 3D View, Velocity 2, Rhino
    • STL View 3 Data Expert and 3D Doctor
    • AM Data Processing - Part Orientation and Support Structure Generation
    • Model Slicing and Contour Data Organization
    • Direct and Adaptive Slicing
    • Hatching Strategies and Tool Path Generation
  • Unit 6.0: AM Materials and Applications
    • 3D Printing Materials - Properties, Characteristics and Application of ABS
    • PLA, PVA, HDPE, PET, PETG
    • Types of Composites Materials - Properties, Characteristics and Application
    • N6, N12, ABS Carbon Fiber
    • RP Applications - Material Relationship
    • Application in Design, Engineering, Analysis and Planning
    • Aerospace Industry, Automotive Industry
    • Jewellery Industry, Coin Industry
    • GIS Application, Arts and Architecture
    • RP Medical and Bioengineering Applications

Text/Reference Books:

  1. Ali K. Kamrani, Emand Abouel Nasr, "Rapid Prototyping: Theory and Practice", Springer.
  2. Anupam Saxena, Birendra Sahay, "Computer Aided Engineering Design", Springer, 2005.
  3. Patri K. Venuvinod and Weiyin Ma, "Rapid Prototyping: Laser-based and Other Technologies", Springer, 2004.
  4. Chua Chee Kai, Leong Kah Fai, "3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing: Principles & Applications", 4th Edition, World Scientific, 2015.
  5. Rafiq Noorani, Rapid Prototyping: Principles and Applications in Manufacturing, John Wiley & Sons, 2006.
  6. Khanna Editorial, "3D Printing and Design", Khanna Publishing House, Delhi.

Open Elective: Project Management [162609]

  • Unit 1.0: Introduction to Project Management
    • Characteristics of a Project
    • Types of Projects
    • Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)
    • Role of Project Manager and His Qualities
    • Project Organization and Benefits
    • Idea Generation
    • Needs of Society
    • Import Substitution
    • Project Lifecycle
    • Project Charter
    • Project Sponsor
  • Unit 2.0: Project Planning
    • Customer Needs
    • Stakeholder Concept
    • Project Scope
    • Feasibility Study and Report
    • Baseline Plan
    • SWOT Analysis
    • Project Organization Structure and Hierarchy
    • Project Teams
    • Formation, Attitude and Aptitude
  • Unit 3.0: Project Structure and Scheduling
    • Project Selection Methods
    • Breakeven Analysis
    • DCF Methods
    • Project Implementation
    • Estimation, Cost, Price and Value
    • Scheduling - Bar Charts
    • Network Diagrams - PERT and CPM
    • Schedule Crashing
    • Introduction to Risk Management
    • Probability in Project Management
    • Decision Trees
  • Unit 4.0: Procurement and Quality Management
    • Vendor Selection Methods
    • JIT and Supply Chains
    • Quality, Quality Circles, Quality Control and Quality Assurance
    • Cause and Effect Analysis
    • ISO and Concepts of Total Quality Management
    • Six Sigma
    • Resource Planning and Allocation
    • Availability and Constraints of Resources
    • Resource Levelling and Crashing
  • Unit 5.0: Project Control and Evaluation
    • Project Scope and Change Request
    • Control of Schedule, Resources, Cost and Quality
    • Project Communications - Channels, Means and Meetings
    • Project Reports
    • Project Audits
    • Project Evaluation
    • Project Close-Out Reports and Guidelines
    • Audit Reports
    • Maintenance and Shutdown Projects
    • Plant Turn-Around and Replacement Analysis
  • Unit 6.0: Project Site and International Projects
    • Contour Maps and Sitemaps
    • Plant Layout
    • Suitability of Project Site
    • Preparation of Site
    • Selection and Leasing of Construction Equipment
    • Special Considerations in Selection and Location of Projects
    • Safety, Health, Human and Environment Factors
    • Project Finance
    • International Projects, Joint Ventures and Collaborations
    • Impact of Culture
    • Implementation and Handing Over of Projects

Text/Reference Books:

  1. C F Gray, E W Larson, "Project Management-The Managerial Process", Tata Mcgraw-Hill Publishing Co Ltd.
  2. J Meredith, Samuel J. Mantel Jr. "Project Management- A Managerial Approach", John Wiley and Sons.
  3. J M Nicholas "Project Management For Business And Technology" Prentice Hall of India Pvt Ltd.
  4. J P Lewis "Project Planning, Scheduling And Control" Tata Mcgraw-Hill Publishing Co Ltd.

Open Elective: Environmental Science and Sustainability [162610]

  • Unit 1.0: Multidisciplinary Nature of Environmental Studies
    • Multidisciplinary Nature of Environmental Studies
    • Renewable and Non-Renewable Natural Resources
    • Overexploitation and Conservation of Forest Resources
    • Water Resources
    • Food Resources
    • Energy Resources
    • Mineral and Land Resources
    • Concept of Sustainability and Sustainable Development
    • Concept of Three R's (Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle)
    • Concept of Zero Waste
    • Need for Environmental Education
  • Unit 2.0: Ecosystem and Biogeochemical Cycles
    • Concept of Ecosystem
    • Components, Structure and Function of an Eco-System
    • Forest Ecosystem and Desert Ecosystem
    • Food Chain and Food Web
    • Ecological Pyramids
    • Biogeochemical Cycles - Carbon Cycle
    • Nitrogen Cycle
    • Phosphorous Cycle
    • Ecosystem Services (Example Forest)
    • Threats to Ecosystems
    • Conservation of Ecosystems
  • Unit 3.0: Biodiversity and Its Conservation
    • Concept of Biodiversity
    • Hot Spots of Biodiversity
    • India as a Mega Diversity Nation
    • Threats to Biodiversity
    • Value of Biodiversity
    • Economic Valuation of Biodiversity
    • Red Data Base and Red Data Book
    • International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
    • Red List of Threatened Species
    • Conservation of Biodiversity
  • Unit 4.0: Pollution and Waste Management
    • Pollution of Air
    • Acid Rain
    • Global Warming and Climate Change
    • Ozone Layer Depletion
    • Water Pollution
    • Soil Pollution
    • Industrial and Urban Solid Wastes
    • Hospital Wastes
    • Hazardous Waste
    • Collection and Segregation of Solid Wastes
    • Household Disposal Methods for Degradable Solid Wastes
    • Commercial Water Purification Devices for Households
    • Plastic Pollution and Microplastics
    • Environmental and Health Effects of Microplastics
    • E-Waste
  • Unit 5.0: Sustainability and Environmental Management
    • Ecological Footprints
    • Carbon Footprint and Water Footprint
    • Linear and Circular Resource Management
    • System Thinking
    • Industrial Ecosystems
    • Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
    • Environment Management Plan (EMP)
    • Green Technology, Green Business and Green Accounting
    • Green Buildings
    • Eco-Labeling
    • Sustainable (Green) Cities
    • Role of Individuals in the Up Keeping of Environment
  • Unit 6.0: Green Technology and Environmental Ethics
    • Green Technology and Green Business
    • Green Manufacturing and Green Accounting
    • Green Buildings and Eco-Labeling
    • Sustainable (Green) Cities
    • Renewable Energy for Sustainable Development
    • Environmental Ethics
    • Role of Individuals in Environmental Conservation
    • Community Participation
    • Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
    • Case Studies on Sustainable Environmental Practices

Text/Reference Books:

  1. Bala Krishnamoorthy - Environmental Management: Text and Cases - PHI.
  2. Jacob Thomas - Environmental management: Text and Cases - Pearson.
  3. Rajagopalan R. - Environmental Studies: From crisis to cure - Oxford University Press.
  4. Palanisamy P. N., Manikandan P., Geetha A., Manjula Ran – Environmental Science – Pearson Education.

Open Elective: Supply Chain Management [162611]

  • Unit 1.0: Introduction to Supply Chain Management
    • Supply Chain - Concept, Need and Evolution
    • Approaches, Phases and Processes of Supply Chain
    • Drivers and Obstacles in Supply Chain
    • Supply Chain Strategies - Strategic Fit and Scope
  • Unit 2.0: Demand and Supply in Supply Chain Management
    • Planning Demand and Supply in SCM
    • Demand Forecasting
    • Aggregate Planning
    • Managing Predictable Variability
    • Customer Service in SCM
    • Integration of Technology in SCM (IT)
    • E-Business in Supply Chain
  • Unit 3.0: Inventory Planning and Managing Inventory
    • Inventory Planning and Managing Inventory in SCM
    • Benefits of Inventory Planning
    • Factors Affecting Inventory Approaches
    • Methods to Manage Inventory
    • Inventory Control - Inventory Audits and Cycle Counts
    • Challenges in Inventory Management
  • Unit 4.0: Sourcing and Logistics Management
    • Purchasing and Sourcing Decisions in SCM
    • Transportation, Logistics and Warehousing
    • Containersation and Packaging
    • Outsourcing in Supply Chain
    • Logistics Management - Types of Logistic Activities
    • Importance of Logistics Management
    • Integrated Logistics and Its Support
    • Determinants of Designing Logistical System
  • Unit 5.0: Designing Supply Chain Network
    • Distribution Network Design
    • Supply Chain Performance Measurement and Control
    • Benchmarking in Supply Chain
    • Gap Analysis
    • Balanced Scorecard for Supply Chain Management
    • Supply Chain Cost Analysis
    • Performance Improvement in Supply Chain
  • Unit 6.0: Recent Trends in Supply Chain Management
    • Supply Chain Visibility and Digital Transformation
    • Risk Factors and Supply Chain Resilience
    • Global Value Chains Under Disruption
    • Outsourcing Supply Chain Operations
    • Co-Makership in Supply Chain
    • Role of E-Commerce in Supply Chain Management
    • Green Supply Chain Management

Text/Reference Books:

  1. Sunil Chopra and Peter Meindi, SCM-Strategy, Planning & Operation, 6th Edition, Pearson Publishers.
  2. Rahul V Attekar, SCM-Concepts & Cases, 2ndEdition, PHI, 2017.
  3. Mohanty RP, &Deshmukh SG, Essentials of SCM, 1st Edition, Jaico Publishers.
  4. Agarwal DK, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, 1st Edition, MacMillan India.

Artificial Intelligence for Robotics Lab [162601P]

Perform all Experiments

  • Write a program in C/MATLAB/Python to design and implement a fuzzy logic controller for an autonomous mobile robot.
  • Develop programs in C/MATLAB/Python to solve inverse kinematics or optimization problems using Genetic Algorithm (GA) and Simulated Annealing (SA).
  • Write a program to solve the Travelling Salesman Problem (TSP) using the Ant Colony Optimization algorithm.
  • Implement supervised (Support Vector Machine/Decision Tree) and unsupervised (K Means Clustering) learning algorithms for robotic applications.
  • Design and implement a rule-based expert system using Visual Prolog/Prolog for decision-making in robotics or manufacturing.
  • Perform image acquisition, preprocessing, edge detection, object recognition, and vision based robot guidance using MATLAB/OpenCV.
  • Develop and simulate robot path planning and obstacle avoidance using A* or any suitable AI algorithm in MATLAB/Python/ROS.
  • Solving real time planning and scheduling problems using software like Witness/Pro mode.

Flexible Manufacturing Systems Lab [162602P]

Perform all Experiments

  • Construction of model of cellular manufacturing system and performance evaluation using any software package.
  • Programming on CNC Lathe.
  • Programming on CNC Milling.
  • Robot programming for integrated process application.
  • 3D printing of a part.
  • Programming for line/color follower AGV.

Robotics Programming Lab [162603P]

Perform all Experiments

  • Programming using the teach pendant method.
  • Programming on VAL Language.
  • Programming the robot for path following operation using any robot.
  • Programming the robot for palletizing operation using any robot.
  • Programming the robot for pick and place operation using any robot.
  • Robot Programming for Colour identification/shape identification/path tracking.
  • Industrial visit and its report on industrial applications of robots.

NPTEL-II [162604P]

Details for NPTEL-II will be provided by the department.

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