AUTO07035 2019 Introduction to Robotics
This is an introduction to robotics that entails the mathematical modelling of robotic movement as well as the programming of key movements for the building and design of basic robots.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
Choose and integrate hardware components for a simple robotic system.
Design and synthesize simple software control systems for individual robotic joints
Develop and implement mathematical models of multi-link robots to describe the relationship between individual joints and the position and velocity of the robot's end effector
Apply elementary computer vision techniques to control an intelligent robot.
Program simple paths and tasks on articulated robotic arm platform.
Design and report development of practical robotic systems that incorporate all of the above.
Teaching and Learning Strategies
This is done through a mix of online labs, a practical assignment and lectures
Module Assessment Strategies
This is done through a mix of online labs, a practical assignment and final exam. It is a 50% FE and 50% on the practical elements.
Repeat Assessments
This is a repeat submission of the labs and reports and repeat exam paper
Indicative Syllabus
What is robot? Internal and external sensors; Actuators; Control of a single joint; Trajectories for a single joint; Transformation matrices; Forward kinematics; Inverse kinematics; Velocity and the Jacobian; Trajectory and path planning; Computer vision; Vision based control; Robot programming.
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
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1 | Robotic assignment | Coursework Assessment | Closed Book Exam | 30 % | End of Semester | 1,2,4,5,6 |
2 | Robotic MatLab Practicals | Coursework Assessment | Closed Book Exam | 20 % | End of Semester | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
End of Semester / Year Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
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1 | Final Exam | Final Exam | Closed Book Exam | 50 % | End of Semester | 2,3,4,5 |
Full Time Mode Workload
Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
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Lecture | Flat Classroom | Lecture | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
Practical / Laboratory | Engineering Laboratory | Robotic lab | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
Online Learning Mode Workload
Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
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Supervision | Online | Directed learning activities | 1 | Weekly | 1.00 |
Practical / Laboratory | Online | Virtual Lab | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
Independent Learning | Online | Independent learning | 7 | Weekly | 7.00 |