ELE208 Robot manipulators

Contents and structure

This course gives an introduction to robotics and robot manipulators. The course starts with general principles for robots, geometric representation, and mathematical modeling, programming of robot arms, and moves on to programming, control, simulation and the application of robots manipulators. The course also addresses important components of robot arms, such Robot Operating System (ROS), system engineering and safety.

Learning Outcome

A student having completed the course shall have achieved the following learning outcomes in knowledge, skills and competence:

Knowledge

The student…

• will have general knowledge of robot manipulator arms, with an emphasis on robot modeling, programming, simulations and applications.
• will have general knowledge of geometric representations and mathematical modeling of robot arms .
• will have experience with modeling, programming usin ROS, and applying robots maniputors to problems.

Skills

The student…

• Will be able to do basic programming and implementation on a least one type of industrial robot.
• will be able to model, program, simulate and demonstrate the use of robot arms in practical applications.

Competence

The student…

• can solve relevant scientific challenges for robot manipulators, and take responsibility for projects targeting the implementation of robot arms in practical applications.

Entry requirements

None

Recommended previous knowledge

ELE204 Reguleringsteknikk 1, or similar.

ELE207 Reguleringsteknikk og mobile roboter, or similar.

Teaching methods

Lectures (both physical and digital), laboratory exercises, mandatory assignments, and work on a semester project.

Compulsory learning activities

3 approved mandatory assignments.

3 approved laboratory excercises.

Assessment

The exam has two parts:

1. A group project report, counts for 25% of the final grade
2. An individual written exam, 3 hours, counts for 75% of the final grade

The grading scale is A to F, where F is a failing grade. Both parts of the exam must result in a passing grade in order to get a final grade for the course. If a students fails one of the parts, that part can be re-taken separately.

Examination support material

All support materials are permitted (category 5).

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