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Module Specifications

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

Module Title	Robotics
Module Code	MM459
School	School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
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Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Harold Esmonde Semester 2: Harold Esmonde Autumn: Harold Esmonde
Module Teacher	Harold Esmonde
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

To introduce students to the issues involved in the mechanical design and modelling and control of robotic manipulators

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe the various components of robotic manipulators
2. Define object location mathematically in three dimensions.
3. Model end-effector position, velocity and acceleration for standard robotic arms.
4. Calculate the forces and torques in manipulator joints
5. Describe typical control strategies used in manipulator control.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	24	No Description
Tutorial	12	No Description
Independent learning	89	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

Object location in 3-D Cartesian space..
Forward and inverse kinematic modelling of multi link manipulators..

Dynamic solution of robot manipulators..
Control and actuation of manipulators.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	20%	Examination Weight	80%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Other	Assignment	20%	Sem 2 End

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 1

Indicative Reading List