Robotics III
G Lowe
3 points * 2 hours per week * First/Second semester * Clayton * Prerequisites: RDT6300
Application case studies including consideration of financial and social issues. Economic analyses of installations, safety issues (the Australian Standard), processes suited to robotics applications, system approach to robotics in manufacturing. Flexible manufacturing systems, group technology, research and development trends in robotics, artificial intelligence and robotics.
Assessment
Examinations (2 hours): 70% * Written assignments (2 at 15%)
Recommended texts
Asfahl C R Robots and manufacturing automation Wiley, 1985
AS 2939-1987 Industrial robot systems - safe design and usage
Talavage J Flexible manufacturing systems in practice Dekker, 1988