Electrical Engineering Ba (B), Industrial Robotics, 7.5 credits

Aim

The purpose of the course is to provide an introduction to the basics of industrial robotics through a theoretical background and practical applications. The course creates an understanding of the basic principles of industrial robots, including their programming and operation.

Course objectives

After completing the course, the student shall be able to:
- Describe basic concepts and techniques used in robotic systems,
- Explain and elementary program industrial robots,
- Describe sensor systems and tools used in industrial robots,
- Identify and justify which automation problems are suitable for industrial robots,
- Describe basic machine- and robot safety,
- Verbally and in writing describe modeling, programming and structure of industrial robots.

Content

- Industrial robotics and its applications
- Actuators and drive systems
- The mechanical parts of robotics
- Kinematics
- Sensors
- Industrial security and protocols

Entry requirements

Electrical Engineering 22.5 credits, including courses in Automatic Control, Analog Electronics and Digital Electronics.

Computer Engineering 7.5 credits.

Mathematics 15 credits.

Selection rules and procedures

The selection process is in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance and the local order of admission.

Teaching form

The course is offered with Web-based educational material. The course includes a physical meeting to perform and present Laboratory work. Laboratory work is carried out on your own computer.

Lectures, instruction material and tutoring can be given in English or Swedish.

Examination form

I103: Assignments, 3 Credits
Grade scale: Seven-grade scale, A-F o Fx

L104: Laborations with oral presentation, 3 Credits
Grade scale: Two-grade scale

P104: Project, 1.5 Credits
Grade scale: Seven-grade scale, A-F o Fx
Oral presentation and written submission.

The overall course grade will be based on all examination parts, where all learning objectives are considered.



Link to subject-specific grading criteria: www.miun.se/gradingcriteria.



The examiner has the right to offer alternative examination arrangements to students who have been granted the right to special support by Mid Sweden University’s disabilities adviser.

Examination restrictions

Students are entitled to three examination opportunities within one year according to the examination format given in this version of the course syllabus. After the one-year period, the examination format given in the most recent version of the course syllabus applies.

Grading system

Seven-grade scale, A-F o Fx

Other information

The course requires a private computer and Internet access via broadband when given as distance course. The laboratory work and the project also requires access to a computer with the operating system Windows Professional and rights to install software.