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IP501508

Mechatronics, robots and deck machines

Credits 7.5
Level Second degree level
Course start Spring 2021
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction English
Location Ålesund
Examination arrangement Assignment and Written examination

About

About the course

Course content

- Robots and crane design
- Kinematics, inverse kinematics
- Dynamics and forces
- Transmissions and actuators
- Hydraulic servo systems
- Sensors
- Controllers
- Modelling and real time simulation

Learning outcome

Knowledge:
- The learning objective is to provide candidates with a sound understanding of selected issues within the field of Mechatronics.
- They will have knowledge of complex systems of mechanical, hydraulic and electrical elements and the interaction between such systems.
-Robots and cranes will be focused in the course.    

Skills:
- Theoretical understanding and skills designing of mechatronics systems with electronics and software.
- Apply the theory and models learned in the course to real mechatronics systems.
- Gain experience in working with physical sensors, actuators and programming.

General competence:
The student is able to take the first step towards creating useful mechatronics systems for non-industrial applications, and see the opportunities and benefits of mechatronics in industrial production and products.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, exercises, project work and laboratory assignments. All exercises and laboratory assignments are mandatory and have to be approved before admission to the examination. The project work is mandatory.

Compulsory assignments

  • Mandatory assignments

Further on evaluation

Project work 60% and Written exam 40%. 
Re-sit examination:Students are entitled to re-sit the written exam if they have legitimate reasons for absence, or have failed. If students fail the assignment portfolio, they have to retake it during the next ordinary examination semester.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Product and System Design (840MD)
Product and System Design (845ME)

Required previous knowledge

Modelling and simulation of dynamic systems

Course materials

Lecture notes

Subject areas

  • Marine Technology

Contact information

Course coordinator

Lecturers

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Ocean Operations and Civil Engineering

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Assignment and Written examination
Grade: Letters

Re-sit examination - Autumn 2020

Oppgave
Weighting 60/100 Duration 1 semesters
Written examination
Weighting 40/100 Examination aids KALKULATOR Date 2020-11-24 Time 09:00 Duration 3 hours Place and room Not specified yet.

Ordinary examination - Spring 2021

Oppgave
Weighting 60/100 Date Release 2021-04-26
Submission 2021-05-12
Time Release 12:00
Submission 12:00
Duration 1 semesters Exam system Inspera Assessment
Written examination
Weighting 40/100 Examination aids KALKULATOR Date 2021-05-27 Time 09:00 Duration 3 hours Place and room Not specified yet.
Home examination (1)
Weighting 40/100 Date Release 2021-05-27
Submission 2021-05-27
Time Release 09:00
Submission 12:00
Duration 3 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment
  • Other comments
  • 1) Merk at eksamensform er endret som et smittevernstiltak i den pågående koronasituasjonen. Please note that the exam form has changed as a preventive measure in the ongoing corona situation.