Robotics Systems

Description

AIMS The subject aims to introduce the students to the automation technologies, specifically: robotics and process automation. The use of robots and automated systems in carrying out various tasks will be discussed and the fundamental computational techniques associated with the operation of a robotic manipulator and a general automated system will be introduced. The subject will familiarise the students with the roles, strengths, and capabilities of robotics and automation technologies, as well as how to achieve the said capabilities. INDICATIVE CONTENT Robotics: manipulator kinematics, including inverse and direct kinematics, manipulator velocity and static forces, trajectory planning, manipulator dynamics, linear control of manipulators and robot designs and robotic programming. Teaching Period: 2 March 2026 to 31 May 2026 Assessment Information: Description Timing Percentage One written examination. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1 - 3 are addressed in this assessment. 2 hours Hurdle requirement: This exam is a hurdle and students need to pass the exam to pass the subject. During the examination period 40% Assignment 1 (group assessment). ILOs 1 - 3 are addressed in this assessment. 2000 words Week 5 10% Assignment 2 (group assessment). ILOs 1 - 3 are addressed in this assessment. 2000 words Week 5 8% Assessment 3 (group assessment). ILOs 1 - 3 are addressed in this assessment. 2000 words Week 7 7% Final group report. ILOs 1 - 4 are addressed in this assessment. 3000 words Week 12 15% Project demonstration (group assessment) and oral assessment (individual assessment) during project demonstration. ILOs 1 - 4 are addressed in this assessment. Week 11 20%