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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Mobile Robotics
Module Code	EE303
School	School of Electronic Engineering
Online Module Resources
Module Teacher	Sean Marlow
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

INACTIVE - The aim of this module is to expose students to the practical engineering tools and techniques involved in developing a complete, functional, microprocessor based system or product. This is achieved via a team-based module, in which each team must design, construct, demonstrate and document a microprocessor based mobile robot.

Learning Outcomes

1. Work as a member of a small team, to complete a joint project.
2. Design and construct a suitable hardware configuration, including mechanics, sensors, actuators, hardware interfaces and the embedded microprocessor system.
3. Design and code all required control software.
4. Integrate, test and debug all components to yield a functional mobile robot.
5. Draft an agreed, joint, technical report on the project.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lab	54	No Description
Tutorial	6	No Description
Independent learning time	65	No Description
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

System Analysis and Design.
Decomposition into Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic and Software subsystems..

Mechanical Prototyping.
Wheel arrangements; kinematics; prototype construction systems..

Software Prototyping.
Assembly, compilation, linkage, interpretation; cross-development; debug tools and techniques.

Sensors.
Hardware and software interfacing; proximity detectors; microswitches; shaft encoders battery level detection..

Motors.
DC motor characteristics; hardware and software interfacing;.

System Integration.
Module level test; integration test and debug..

Documentation.
Types, organisation and objectives of documentation; specification and implementation; graphical techniques; computer aided tools..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Group assignment	n/a	40%	n/a
Report (s) (written / oral)	Individual progress reports	10%	n/a
Report (s) (written / oral)	n/a	50%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 3

Indicative Reading List