Course Catalog 2007-2008

TTE-5016 INTRODUCTION TO ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATION, 5 cr
Introduction to Robotics and Automation

Courses persons responsible
Jose Martinez Lastra

Lecturers
Jose Martinez Lastra

Lecturetimes and places
Per I,II: Monday 14 - 16, K1704
Per I: Friday 10 - 11, K1703
Per II: Friday 10 - 11, K1702

Implementations
  Period 1 Period 2 Period 3 Period 4 Period 5 Summer
Lecture 3 h/week 3 h/week - - - -
(Timetable for academic year 2007-2008)

Objectives
The course provides an overview on robotics and automation systems that are used for manufacture products and the parts assembled into those products. It covers: the development of industrial robotics; the components that build a robot; the current standards for industrial robots; the application of industrial robots in different industries; the characteristics of discrete dynamic event based systems; and automation devices and systems

Content
Content Core content Complementary knowledge Specialist knowledge
1. Introduction: historical background and development of industrial robotics       
2. Robot Components: sensors for robotics; actuators, effectors and end-effectors       
3. Industrial Robotics Standards. Robotics in Operations and Processes: material handling and warehousing; assembly of mechanical and electronics products; quality assurance, inspection, and testing; maintenance and repair; product remanufacturing; microassembly; fabrication and processing; spot , arc, and laser welding; painting and coating       
4. Introduction to the automation of Discrete Dynamic Event Systems       
5. Automation Devices and Systems       

Requirements for completing the course
Written Exam AND course assignments

Evaluation criteria for the course

  • Used assessment scale is numeric (1-5)

  • Study material
    Type Name Auhor ISBN URL Edition, availability... Exam material Language
    Lecture slides Lecture slides Jose L. Martinez Lastra     in net Yes  English 
    Book Automation, Production Systems, and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing Mikell P. Groover 0-13-088978-4   Library Yes  English 

    Prerequisites
    Prequisite relations (Sign up to TUT Intranet required)

    Distance learning

  • ITC utilized during the course

  • - In information distribution via homepage, newsgroups or mailing lists, e.g. current issues, timetables
    - In compiling teaching material, particularly for online use or other electronic media
    - In compiling exercise, group or laboratory work
    - In distributing and/or returning exercise work, material etc
    - In the visualization of objects and phenomena, e.g. animations, demonstrations, simulations, video clips
    - In interaction and discussion, such as online discussions, chat
    - The course utilizes a learning platform, which? Moodle

  • Estimate as a percentage of the implementation of the course
  • - Contact teaching: 50 %
    - Distance learning: 20 %
    - Proportion of a student's independent study: 30 %

    Scaling
    Methods of instructionHours
    Lectures 90

    Study materials Hours
    Online material not in finnish 20

    Other scaledHours
    Preparation for exam 20
    Exam/midterm exam 3
    Total sum 133

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    Last modified 19.03.2007
    Modified byJorma Vihinen