ROBO 301 - Robotics and Automation

4 credit(s)
This course introduces various topics of an industrial robots-system which involves both hardware and software aspects. Topics covered include kinematics, modeling, drive, power, control, and programming of the robot manipulator used for manufacturing. Industrial actuators and sensors and their application in a process control setting, are also discussed. Students are exposed to fundamental mathematical definitions and physical principles of sensors’ working, current methodologies and their application areas. Laboratory experience includes the use of basic solid-state devices, sensors and signal conditioning circuitry for industrial control and automation systems. Programmable logic controllers and ladder logic programming are used in the laboratory portion of the course. Embedded control system and single board computer are also used for more advanced projects. Students learn how to design, build, control and test their own robot manipulator and apply the platform for various uses in automation processes. Three hours of lectures and three hours of laboratories.
Prerequisite(s): M 242, ES 212, ECE 231, ECE 232, and ECE 255.
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