Course - Mechatronics and Robotics - AIS2105
Mechatronics and Robotics
About
About the course
Course content
The course provides an introduction to mechatronics and robotics and includes a selection of the following topics:
- Robot and the robot cell layout
- Kinematics and robot movements
- Modeling and control of industrial robots
- Programming and interfaces for physical and simulated systems
- Robot simulation
- Communication protocols
- End-effectors and end-of-arm tools
- Sensors
- Machine vision
- Industry 4.0 and Design for Manufacturing
More information about the curriculum will be made available at the start of the semester.
Learning outcome
The candidate should be able to:
- Design, build, and test simple mechatronic systems, including software, control systems, sensors, actuators, communication protocols, and hardware.
- Demonstrate the use of control systems for an industrial robot for a selected application.
- Apply design and engineering principles for mechatronics and robotic systems under realistic conditions.
- Contribute as part of a project team.
- Present a solution for an industrial problem, where the solution involves mechatronics and/or robotic systems.
- Analyze a solution for a mechatronics and/or robotic system.
- Discuss various application areas for robots, as well as the potential benefits and challenges of implementing such applications.
Learning methods and activities
Learning activities generally include a mix of lectures, tutorials and practical lab/project work. A constructivist approach for learning is endorsed, with focus on problem solving and practical application of theory.
Compulsory assignments
- Compulsory activities
Further on evaluation
The final grade is based on an overall evaluation of the portfolio. The portfolio consists of work that is carried out and documented through digital submissions throughout the semester. A range of tasks is offered for the student to complete. Each task awards points, and the final grade is determined based on the number of points the student has accumulated during the semester on a scale from 0-100. It is possible to collect more than 100 points during the semester. Students are also encouraged to create their own point-earning tasks by agreement.
Both individual and group work may occur. The tasks are designed to help students achieve the desired learning objectives of the course, and feedback is provided along the way. For re-sit exams, an oral exam will be conducted in August.
Please note that this course also includes mandatory assignments.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Automation and Intelligent Systems - Engineering (BIAIS)
Recommended previous knowledge
- AIS1104 Automation and mechatronics with project
- AIS1003 Object-oriented programming for cyber-physical systems
- AIS1004 Industrial electrical engineering
Required previous knowledge
The course has no prerequisites.
It is a requirement that students are enrolled in the study programme to which the course belongs.
Course materials
An updated course overview, including curriculum, is presented at the start of the semester and will typically also include English material.
Subject areas
- Production Engineering - Advanced Robotics
- Engineering Cybernetics
- Engineering