Robotic Systems
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Module Aims
Aim 1
The aim of the module is to give the students the chance to consider the theoretical, intellectual and practical challenges presented by the need to design robot systems to sense and interact with their immediate physical world in order to perform useful tasks. The module will:
Aim 2
enable students to think about how mechanical, electronic and software systems can be designed to interact with the real world.
Aim 3
allow students to gain experience in the analysis and design of simple robotic systems to solve Engineering problems.
Aim 4
extend software skills gained in year 1 to include Visual Programming, GUIs and the use of a standard software architecture to control a robot system
Aim 5
develop the use of simulations to test and evaluate solutions to a range of robotics problems
Aim 6
foster a multidisciplinary approach to engineering problem-solving, and an enthusiasm for finding the ‘best’ solution
Aim 7
introduce the application of ‘vision’ alongside a range of more common electronic sensors.
Module Content
- Mechanics of Robot Systems
- Actuators
- Sensors, including vision
- Forward Kinematics and simulation as applied to a robot arm
- Inverse Kinematics as applied to a robot arm
- Software development in a visual environment
- Simulation of Robots
- Robotic System Design
- 3D co-ordinate systems for robotics
- Introduction to Behavioural Robotics
- Industrial Robotics
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module, a student will be able to:
Teaching Methods
This module will be delivered using lectures, tutorials and design studies. There will be software development laboratory work to enable development of software skills. There will be hardware design exercises. The Robotic Application project presents an opportunity for students to gain practical experience of the subject and to integrate learning outcomes associated with the practical aspects of the module.
Assessment Methods
This module is assessed through a robotics system design and an examination.
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