DGS6300

Robotics I

G Lowe

3 points
* 2 hours per week
* First, second semester
* Clayton

Synopsis Overview of robotics, current and future applications of robotics. Elements of a modern robotic device: drive, feedback control, programming methods, sensors. End effectors, design considerations, operational constraints, introduction to the kinematics and dynamics of robots, introduction to path and trajectory control.

Assessment Examinations (2 hours): 70%
* Written assignments: 30%

Recommended texts

Schilling R J Fundamentals of robotics Prentice-Hall, 1990