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

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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

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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.

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