Overview

The unit will cover the fundamentals of robotics and robotic automation. The contents include spatial descriptions and transformations, manipulator forward and inverse kinematics, differential relationships and the Jacobian. Manipulator dynamics. Problem specification and solution preparation. Manipulator and end-effector configuration and design. Manipulator position control, involving sensing and actuation. Robotics in … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

S1-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS
S1-01-MALAYSIA-ON-CAMPUS

Requisites

Prohibition
Prerequisite

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Associate Professor Chao Chen

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Chan Ping Yi
Associate Professor Chao Chen

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

Analyse problems of direct and inverse kinematics.

2.

Generate robotic dynamics models by using both Lagrangian formula and New-Euler equations.

3.

Design linear and nonlinear motion controllers and force controllers.

4.

Design robotic tasks using methods of path planning and kinematics.

5.

Appraise the design and performance of serial robotic manipulators in terms of kinematics, workspace and dynamics.

Teaching approach

Peer assisted learning
Online learning
Active learning
Simulation or virtual practice
Problem-based learning

Assessment summary

Continuous assessment: 40%

Final assessment: 60%

This unit contains threshold hurdle requirements that you must achieve to be able to pass the unit. You are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final assessment component. The consequence of not achieving a hurdle requirement is a fail grade (NH) and a maximum mark of 45 for the unit.

Assessment

1 - Assignments
2 - Lab reports
3 - Final assessment

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Laboratories
Practical activities
Workshops

Workload requirements

Workload

Learning resources

Required resources
Recommended resources

Other unit costs

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Availability in areas of study

E3001 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Specialisation: Robotics and mechatronics engineering