Gujarat Technological UniversitySummer 2026 examination

GTU 3151110 Robotics and Automation Summer 2026 Question Paper & PDF

B.E. · EC Engineering · Semester 5 · Subject code 3151110
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Total
70 marks
To pass
23 marks (33%)
Duration
2.5 Hours 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Questions
5 with internal choice
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Q.1

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Define "Robot" and list its three primary industrial applications.
(b)
4 marks
State and briefly explain Isaac Asimov's three laws of robotics.
(c)
7 marks

Draw a neat block diagram of a robotic system and explain the function of each core component.

Q.2

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
What is an end-effector? Name three different types of grippers.
(b)
4 marks

Differentiate between a microprocessor and a microcontroller, highlighting their respective roles in robotics.

(c)
7 marks

Explain the working principle of an IR sensor and show how it can be interfaced with an Arduino controller with a neat diagram.

(c)
7 marks

Explain the concept of dynamic stabilization in robots and discuss why it is crucial for mobile robots.

Q.3

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Define 'Degrees of Freedom' (DOF) for a robot manipulator.
(b)
4 marks

Briefly describe the working of a pneumatic actuator and list two of its advantages in robotic applications.

(c)
7 marks

Describe the various generations of robots, highlighting the key technological advancements that defined each era.

(a)
3 marks
Explain the concept of accuracy and repeatability of a robot.
(b)
4 marks
Explain the electrical actuators with its characteristics.
(c)
7 marks

Compare and contrast forward kinematics and inverse kinematics. What are the essential inputs required for solving an inverse kinematics problem?

Q.4

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
What is offline robot programming? List two significant advantages it offers.
(b)
4 marks

Describe the role of the Robot Operating System (ROS). Why has it become a popular platform in robotics research?

(c)
7 marks

Classify robots based on their coordinate systems (e.g., Cartesian, Cylindrical). Support your explanation with simple sketches of their work envelopes.

(a)
3 marks
List out basic modes of operation in Robot language structure.
(b)
4 marks
List the type of robot joints along with notation, symbol and description.
(c)
7 marks

Evaluate the online (teach pendant) method of robot programming. Discuss its main advantages and disadvantages.

Q.5

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Differentiate between palletizing and depalletizing operations in material handling.
(b)
4 marks

Define the following performance parameters for an industrial robot: 1. Accuracy 2. Repeatability 3. Payload 4. Speed.

(c)
7 marks

Discuss and evaluate the key factors that must be considered while selecting a robot for an industrial application like arc welding.

(a)
3 marks
What is machine interference?
(b)
4 marks
List different types of material handling operation?
(c)
7 marks

Design a simple robotic work cell for a pick-and-place operation. Justify your choice of robot type, gripper, and layout.

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Official Gujarat Technological University (GTU) examination paper for Robotics and Automation (Summer 2026, B.E. · EC Engineering, Sem 5). Features complete 70-mark regular & remedial examination pattern, official marking distribution across all 5 questions, and direct 1-click official PDF download.

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