Industry Projects (not a comprehensive list due to prorpietary regulations)
Robotically Automated Surface Finishing
Optimum Design of Electromechanical Systems using DADS and Genetic Algorithms
Modular Robot Specification and Hardware Prototype Development
Robotically Automated Assembly of Smart Structures
Quick Connect Disconnect Device
Real Time PC Based Control
The following industries are sponsors of the educational and research activities performed in the Manufacturing Automation and Robotics Research Lab. Current SupportersPast Supporters
- Adept Technologies Inc. of Livermore, California
- DE-STA-CO Automation, Robohand of Monroe, Connecticut
Lockheed Martin Vought Systems of Grand Prairie, Texas Bell Helicopter Textron of Fort Worth, Texas LMS International of Leuven - Belgium LMS Cadsi of Coraville, Iowa Advanced Motion Controls
Robotically Automated Assembly of Smart Structures
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Quick Connect Disconnect Device
The second generation Quick Connect Disconnect (QCD) Device has a number of substantial improvements. It does use the same idea of a pneumatically actuated piston for engaging and disengaging the locking mechanism. However, improvements include a better locking mechanism, a fail-safe and easy disconnect operation in case the O-rings fail etc.
