Course Catalog 2007-2008

TTE-5046 LABORATORY COURSE IN ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATION, 5 cr
Laboratory Course in Robotics and Automation

Courses persons responsible
Jorma Vihinen

Implementations
Hours Time span
130 h/time span 01.09.2007 - 30.04.2008
(Timetable for academic year 2007-2008)

Objectives
The objective of the course is to acquaint the student with the basic tools of the discrete manufacturing automation in practice (sensors, actuators, logics, robotics, numerical controls). In the end of the course students have good understanding of the field of discrete manufacturing automation in practise.

Content
Content Core content Complementary knowledge Specialist knowledge
1. To learn basic functions of logic programming (instruction list, ladder diagram, function block diagram). Students can use basic functions to control digital inputs and outputs. They can use also timers, counters, wordlogic, compararison functions etc. Students get familar with sensors and actuators of automation used in dicrete manufacturing industry.  Student can resolve complicated PLC tasks with conventional logic programming language.    
2. To learn basic principles of advanced logic programming languages (structured text, sequential function chart).  Student can resolve complicated PLC tasks.  Student has good capability to apply PLC technology to practical problems. 
3. To learn basic robot programming skills. Robot coordinates, movements, control of inputs and outputs. Robot and machine vision.  Student can resolve complicated robot tasks.  Student has good capability to apply robot technology to practical problems. Student knows restrictions and potential of the robotics. 
4. To learn basic structure of the numerical control. Student learn basic ISO-code to handle devices. Also she/he gets acquainted with the parameters of a NC.  Student can resolve complicated NC tasks.  Student has good capability to apply NC technology to practical problems. Student knows restrictions and potential of numerical control. 

Requirements for completing the course
The laboratory works (5) are independently performed in 2-3 student groups. The pre-commentary, the actual work and commentary are connected to work.

Evaluation criteria for the course

  • Used assessment scale is passed / failed

  • Study material
    Type Name Auhor ISBN URL Edition, availability... Exam material Language
    Other literature Specification of each laboratory work         No  English 

    Prerequisites
    Code Course Credits M/R
    TTE-5016 TTE-5016 Introduction to Robotics and Automation 5 Mandatory
    TTE-5036 TTE-5036 Control in Robotics and Automation 6 Recommendable

    Prequisite relations (Sign up to TUT Intranet required)

    Remarks

  • Partial passing of course must be in connection with the same round of implementation.

  • 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
    - The course utilizes a learning platform, which? Moodle

  • Estimate as a percentage of the implementation of the course
  • - Contact teaching: 5 %
    - Distance learning: 5 %
    - Proportion of a student's independent study: 90 %

    Scaling
    Methods of instructionHours
    Laboratory assignments 125
    Learning diary, portfolio and other written work 16
    Total sum 141

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    Last modified 09.03.2007
    Modified byJorma Vihinen