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Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

1984

Microcomputers

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A Microcomputer Controlled Contouring Machine, Kripaker K. Punja Jan 1984

A Microcomputer Controlled Contouring Machine, Kripaker K. Punja

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

An Apple microcomputer and a three axis milling machine are the basis for a CAD/CAM system with the capability of drilling and contour milling operations. The milling machine axes are driven by three stepper motors under the control of the Apple microcomputer and the ISAAC data acquisition module. An interactive part design program using high resolution color graphics has been developed. It employs lines, circles and points to define the geometry for the part. The design is entered at the CRT and stored as a CAM database on the user disc. Once the design is complete it is postprocessed and …


The Combination Of Artificial Intelligence And Robotics For A Mobile Robot Application, Leslie D. Interrante Jan 1984

The Combination Of Artificial Intelligence And Robotics For A Mobile Robot Application, Leslie D. Interrante

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

The combination of artificial intelligence and robotics led to more flexibility and powerful mobile robot applications. The robot and its environment were simulated with a microcomputer to gather statistical information. An application was demonstrated in the laboratory with a mobile robot. The robot recognized an obstacle in its path and generated the necessary changes in its environment so that it could successfully complete a required task.