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~ ~ 6 1 Introduction 8
to Robotics
No. of hours per week: two hours
Assessment: assignment workllab reports and
examination
Subject aims and description
The subject is intended to provide an understanding of the
use of robots in increasing manufacturing productivity. The
basic terminology used in robotics is explained and the factors
affecting the implementation of robotics in industry discussed.
Robot definitions, classifications, specifications and
characteristics.
Robot hardware elements: drive systems, controllers.
Robot end effectors: gripper design, choosing an end
effector.
Robot sensor systems: vision, force and torque sensing
systems.
Robot applications: machine tending, spray painting,
glueing, ardspot welding and assembly.
Technical and financial evaluation of robotic installations.
Organisational effects of 'robotization'.
Robot programming: walkthrough, leadthrough and
offline programming.
References
E! Engelberger, J.F. Roboticsin Practice. London, Kogan Page, 1980
'. Groover, M.P. et a/, Industrial Robotics: Technology, Programming and
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Applications. New York, McGraw-Hill, 1986
Malcolm, D.R. Robotics: An Introduction. 2nd edn, Boston, Mass.,
PSW-Kent, 1988
8 ~ ~ 6 1 NC 9 Project
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No. of hours per week: four hours
Assessment: assignments, class participation, final
report and presentation
Subject aims and description
This subject aims to familiarise students with the use of
a modern NC equipment, robots and CAD systems for solving
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practical engineering problems.
Individual or group project involving co-ordinate measuring
equipment and modelling, NC machining and robotic tasks and
advanced CAD systems for the design of more complex parts
and producing models or dies for net shape manufacturing
processes, injection moulding or other processes.
References
The same as for lntroduction to Computer Aided Design, Micro CAD
and CAD Practice
~ ~ 6 2 Computers 0 and lnterfacing
No. of hours per week: two hours
Assessment: projectlseminar work and
examination
Subject aims and description
This subject aims to introduce students to the basic principles
of digital computer architecture, the connection of computers
to physical closed loop control systems and the development of
mechatronic systems.
Boolean algebra, number systems, Karnaugh mapping
techniques, state machines and microprocessor based systems.
Memory mapping (addressing) techniques and computer
architecture. Design of buffering and signal conversion circuits
for interfacing. Students are required to provide a major
seminar in conjunction with relevant project work.
References
Madhu, 5. ~inear~ircuit~nal~sis. Englewood Cliffs, N.J.. Prentice Hall,
1988
Paynter, R. Introductory Electronic Devices and Circuits. 2nd edn,
Englewood Cliffs, N.J., Prentice Hall.
Toncich, D.J. Computer Architecture and Interfacing to Mechatronic
Systems. Brighton, Vic.. Chrystobel Engineering, 1994
MM621
Mathematics
No. of hours per week: two hours
Assessment: assignments and examinations
Subject aims and description
The aim of this subject is for students to develop an
understanding of mathematical and statistical techniques for
computer applications.
Matrix and matrix algebra - orthogonal matrices, real
symmetric matrices and applications. Solution of a
homogeneous system of linear equations.
Initial value problems: Runge-Kutta.
Introduction to finite difference methods of ordinary and
partial differential equations.
Statistics: frequency distribution, mean, median, mode,
measure of dispersion. Probability and probability distributions:
binomial, normal and poisson.
References
Kreyszig, E. Advanced Engineering Mathematics. 7th edn, New York,
Wiley, 1993
Lapin, L.L. Probability and Statistics for Modern Engineering. 2nd edn,
Boston, Mass., PWS-Kent Pub. Co.. 1990
Smith, G.D. Numerical Solution of Partial Difference Equations: Finite
Difference Methods. 3rd edn, Oxford, Clarendon, 1985
~ ~ 6 2 Advanced 2 Computer Techniques
No. of hours per week: two hours
Assessment: project and assignment work,
examination
Subject aims and description
This subject aims to provide students with the skills necessary
to undertake structured program development.