Application deadline

Type of course

Admission requirements

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: A relevant undergraduate bachelor Engineering programme with minimum 30 credits Mathematics/statistics topics

Application code: 9371

Prerequisite(s)

Linear algebra and elementary knowledge in topics related to machine- and electrical- engineering. Basic programming skills.

Course content

Content

History and terminology Economical evaluation of flexible manufacturing systems Design of industrial robots Kinamatic analysis of robotic arms Joint drive systems: electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic. Joint measurement systems: position and velocity measurement. Robot control architectures Robot programming methodologies External devices: camera systems, fixtures, feeders etc. Selected applications in manufacturing

Objectives of the course

Learning outcomes, skills and attitudes

Introduction to the industrial robot. Design of robots and their industrial applications. Technical, economic, and organisational issues related to the implementation of robotics in advanced flexible manufacturing systems.

Language of instruction and examination

Teaching methods

Mandatory tasks

2/3 of the exercises are mandatory. Exercises are performed individually or as project work by student teams.

Assessment

Working and assessment methods

3 hour written exam account for 100% of the grade in the course.

A re-sit exam will be arranged for this course. The grading will be done by A-F grading scale.

Recommended reading/syllabus

Curriculum

Lecture notes  

Additional literature

Course library available in classroom: Introduction to robotics in CIM systems, J.A. Rehg 5 ed., Prentice Hall, ISBN 0-13-060243-4, 2003 Handbook of Industrial Robotics, Editor Shimon Y. Nof.. John Wiley and Sons, ISBN 0-471-17783-0,1999 Introduction to Robotics, P.J McKerrow, Addison-Wesley, ISBN 0-201-18240-8, 1991. RUR (Rossums Universale Robots), Karel Chapek,1923 T.K.Lien: Industrirobotteknikk, Tapir Forlag, Trondheim 1993. (Norwegian) Matere og Orienteringsinnrettninger. Estensen et al. SINTEF rapport STF17 A80043 (Norwegian)