Recent discoveries in geospace science have necessitated the design of compact UV imaging instruments to make space-based observations from multiple vantage points. The miniaturized ultraviolet imager (MUVI) instrument from the Space Sciences Laboratory (SSL) at UC Berkeley is under development to facilitate such discoveries on a wider scale. This thesis documents the design, integration, and characterization of a vacuum compatible manipulator to calibrate the MUVI instrument inside the UV thermal vacuum chamber at SSL. Precision linear and rotation stages were implemented with custom mounting plates to achieve four degrees of freedom. Optical components were installed to imitate the MUVI instrument for testing purposes. A customized PCB was fabricated to control the stages and receive position feedback data. A Graphical User Interface was programmed and utilized to position the manipulator during experimental validation. Field of View sweeps were conducted using visible light and a monochromatic CMOS sensor to track the coordinates of a laser's centroid. An analytical model of the optics assembly was developed and later refined from the experimental results. Using this model, the translation stages successfully compensated for optical misalignments. Analysis of the performance data showed the pointing resolution of the manipulator was less than 1 arcmin, which satisfied the calibration requirement for the MUVI imager.

This diploma thesis deals with a project of the underslung sectional manipulator, which will be used in galvanic plants for material transportation. It deals specifically with the problem of swinging the weight during the main travel. It is also concerned with a design of options on frame gripping between the manipulators and with a design of control of the panel performing a vertical motion on the pillar.

This diploma thesis concernes with the realization of a control system for hydraulic manipulator. It is devided into three main parts. The first part concerns sensors and actuators, which are used at the hydraulic manipulator. The second part describes design, production and programming of electronic control sub-system. The last part describes high level control software, created in the LabVIEW environment.

This master thesis deals with analysis of manipulators. After proposing several possibilities of some manipulator that are contemporary being used, there is suggested structural design for demanded motor manipulator. The proposed manipulator will be used for final control of crankcase for Zetor´s tractor.

This thesis deals with a solution of lifting equipment for sheet metal samples handling. Facility will be part of an automatic production line for semi-finished test specimens for testing the mechanical properties of sheet metals. The options of solutions discussed in this thesis is performed that choice which should be the concept of lifting equipment. Course work cycle of the selected concept is designed, so that material flow provided by the facility meets requirements of the production line. Calculations for the design parts of the main cylinder and the running gear are carried out using a set of parameters and then strength check of steel construction follows. The 3D model of the manipulator, the manipulator assembly drawings and layout drawings of the production line are annexes of this work.

Subject of this masters thesis is the constructional project of the wooden lamelas manipulator. Thesis comprises design of the two possible solution for two main parts of the device, calculational part and constructional solution of the components. Part of the thesis is design documentation and the model of the manipulator.

The aim of this work is to design tools to the manipulator, unspecified metal-working machine. The proposal consists of a selection of the optimal design nodes and their functional calculations. The work also includes structural model in 3D view created in Autodesk Inventor 2010. All calculations and procedures are in accordance with current standards.

The thesis acquaints the reader with issues of manipulators based on parallel kinematic structures. It includes also the description of the construction procedure of chosen mechanism. Introductory search part specifies selected terms relating to building elements and describes their requirements. Alternatives of construction and used types of manipulators are shown in the illustrative images with labels. Next chapters deal with projects of selected parallel mechanism and methodologies of constructions. These chapters describe the design of all devised construction nodes. The construction and testing of the produced prototype is properly documented, indicating the resulting knowledge.

This thesis deals with articulated robots for special applications for confined spaces. Introduction work includes the distribution and development in the field of handling technology. It also deals with the handlers chain structure. Following the described types of articulated robot kinematic model was developed and subsequently implemented the 3D design in SolidWorks. The conclusion is drawn visualizations made-handling arm.

Presented thesis deals with pneumatic actuators, PLC control systems and physical properties of compressed air. The thesis introducing short view of pneumatic components of FESTO manipulator and LabVIEW programming. Experimental results are presented on three axis FESTO manipultor programmed by NI LabVIEW.