Subject description
The subject provides the knowledge and skills required to design appropriate robotic systems. Topics covered include: industrial robots as a component of automation, mathematical modelling of a robotics arm, direct and inverse kinematics model, direct and inverse dynamics model, trajectory planning, robot control, design and selection of drives and motors, … For more content click the Read More button below.
Equivalence
ECTE871 - Robotics and Flexible Automation
ECTE971 - Robotics and Flexible Automation
Delivery
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Teaching staff
Subject coordinators
Engagement hours
Contact Hours:2 hr lecture, 2 hr practical & 1 hr tutorial
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Design and simulate a robotics manipulator to perform a specific task.
2.
Plan the trajectory of the motion of a robotics manipulator.
3.
Control a robotics arm.
4.
Plan the integration of a robot arm in a production line.
5.
Investigate the economic social viability of robotic systems.
6.
Design, select or employ appropriate components for a robotic system, including motors, drives and sensors.
7.
Demonstrate appropriate practical and problem solving skills.
Assessment details
Presentation
Group Report
Group Report
Final Exam
Work integrated learning
Embedded WIL:This subject contains elements of "Embedded WIL". Students in this subject will experience activities that relate to or simulate professional practice as part of their learning.
Textbook information
No prescribed textbooks for this subject.