The course syllabus is not adopted.
Overview
- Swedish nameRobotteknik och automation
- CodeMPR213
- Credits7.5 Credits
- OwnerMPPEN
- Education cycleSecond-cycle
- Main field of studyAutomation and Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
- DepartmentINDUSTRIAL AND MATERIALS SCIENCE
- GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail
Course round 1
- Teaching language English
- Application code 34116
- Open for exchange studentsYes
Credit distribution
Module | Sp1 | Sp2 | Sp3 | Sp4 | Summer | Not Sp | Examination dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0111 Examination 7.5 c Grading: TH | 7.5 c |
In programmes
- MPPEN - Production Engineering, Year 1 (compulsory elective)
- MPSYS - Systems, Control and Mechatronics, Year 1 (elective)
Examiner
Johan Stahre- Full Professor, Production Systems, Industrial and Materials Science
Eligibility
General entry requirements for Master's level (second cycle)Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.
Specific entry requirements
English 6 (or by other approved means with the equivalent proficiency level)Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.
Course specific prerequisites
-Aim
The aim of the course is to give an insight into the construction, use and consequences of robotics and an orientation about future robotics. The importance of robot automation is described by means of examples of industrial applications and methods for designing robot installations. The aim of the course is to give an understanding of work methods and programming methods with focus on the latest programming and simulation tools in virtual manufacturing.Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)
- master the basic ideas and problems in robotics
- understand the robot cell as a module in the virtual factory
- describe in a structured way a method for successfully implement robot automation in the virtual and physical factory
- use simulation tools for offline programming of robots in modern production systems
- explain different parts of an industrial robot and oriented about advantages and disadvantages of different constructions
- describe fixturing and clamping in automation processes
- explain the mathematical theory of controlling robot arms, both static and dynamic influence
- design and implement a robot installation in industry and use the tool box with check lists when working in robot automation projects including cell and line communication
- describe in which technical areas the development now is concentrated, and be oriented about international robotics research and trends
Content
Modern methods for production development are increasingly based on computer-aided tools with virtual models that describe existing and planned production processes. This virtual approach, utilizing sophisticated simulation tools to model robot cells, layouts, and offline programming, results in reduced lead times, lower production costs, and competitive end products. Today's systems for offline programming of robots highlight many new process requirements that arise when programming a robot. Other courses at Chalmers, such as SSY065, have introduced robotics. This course delves deeper into the technical aspects of robotics and focuses more on applications and the support systems needed to build automation equipment and robot cells.Organisation
The course consists of three parts:- Theoretical description of robotics with lectures based on course literature
- Problem solving with lectures and exercises on robot kinematics
- Practical laboratory work, offline programming, simulation and online verification.
Literature
Course PMIndustrial robotics technology, ISBN 9789144097275
Kinematics material
Research papers
Lab PM
Examination including compulsory elements
Written examination and lab exercises. The grades on exam are: fail, 3, 4 and 5.The examination consists of totally 60 points and will cover all lectures and literature in the course. There will be questions based on the theoretical parts, guest lectures, robot programming and kinematics calculations.
Lab 5.1, Lab 5.2 and Lab 5.6 are mandatory for the course.
The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers about disability study support.