Applied Robotics Theory, Economics, and Practices for Engineering Technology Students
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Applied Robotics Theory, Economics, and Practices for Engineering Technology Students is designed to enrich the educational experience of engineering technology students with an in-depth understanding of the three main aspects of a robotics system: economics, theory, and practices. The purpose is to maximize a student's academic achievements and enhance their future career potential and prospective earnings.
Preface
About the Author
CHAPTER 1 Robotics Economics
CHAPTER 2 Robotics Glossary Terms and Definitions
CHAPTER 3 Robotics Kinematics
CHAPTER 4 Case Study #1 (Project and Laboratory)
CHAPTER 5 2D-Analytical Evaluation of the Robot’s Gripper Tool Center Point (TCP) Acceleration Using Calculus
CHAPTER 6 Calculations of the Motor Power Ratings Necessary to Power the Joints of a Robot’s Manipulator
CHAPTER 7 Introduction to Robotics Control Systems
CHAPTER 8 Cobot
Hazem Tawfik, PhD, PE (NY), C. Mfg. E., PEng (Ontario, Canada)
State University of New York (SUNY)—Distinguished Service Professor
Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology
SUNY—FARMINGDALE STATE COLLEGE
Industrial and Academic Experience
More than 40 years of academic and industrial experience that included Farmingdale and Stony Brook, State University of New York, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), Atomic Energy of Canada Inc., Ontario Hydro, NASA Kennedy, and NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, and the U.S. Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock, MD, USA.
Selected Career Development and Achievement
- Developed and directed the Institute for Research and Technology Transfer (IRTT) from June 1, 1996, to September 1, 2019.
- Directed the Research and Development Program for hydrogen production from biomass waste to power fuel cells and produced cost-effective combined heat and electric power from 2011 to 2019 –patented with the U.S. Patent Office in 2017.
- Participated in summer research programs “Faculty and Students Teams”—Office of Science— Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) from 2006 to 2011.
- Developed and taught robotics and 3D-applied laboratory courses using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to graduate and undergraduate students—September 1983 to present.
- Annual Merit Reviewer at the Hydrogen Program of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)— May 2001.
Certifications and Licenses
- New York State Professional Engineer’s License
- Certified Manufacturing Engineer
- Province of Ontario, Canada Professional Engineer
Patents
The U.S. Patent Office (USPO) has issued four patents to Dr. Tawfi k as an investigator in the following areas:
- Hydrogen fuel cells
- Renewable biomass energy
- Utilization of nanographene oxide (NGO) in fuel cells to enhance performance
Technical Publications
Authored more than 81 engineering papers published in prestigious journals and conference symposia