Opinto-opas 2005-2006

ACI-51306 MIKROROBOTIIKKA JA -TOIMILAITTEET, 5 cr
MICROROBOTICS AND MICROACTUATORS

Person responsible
Pasi Kallio

Lecturers
Pasi Kallio, Senior Research Engineer, SD104

Implementation rounds
Implementation 1
  Period 1 Period 2 Period 3 Period 4 Period 5 Summer Language of instruction
Lecture 2 h/week+ 2 h/week - - - - In English only
Exercise - - 2 h/week - - - In Finnish and English
Exam   In English only
(Academic Calender 2005-2006)

Objectives
After the course, the students should have deepend knowledge on the operation principals of microactuators and applying them in various applications, especially in microrobotics.

Contents
Content Core content Complementary knowledge Specialist knowledge
1. Piezoelectric actuators       
2. Minimotors and shape memory materials       
3. Displacement measurement       
4. Real time control       
5. Micromanipulation       

Requirements for completing the course
Exam 60 %, project work 40 %.

Assessment criteria

  • Used assessment scale is numeric (1-5)

    • Prerequisites
    Number Name Credits M/R
    ACI-32020 Real Time Systems in Automation 7 Recommendable
    ACI-51006 Introduction to Microsystem Technology 4 Mandatory
    ACI-51106 Laboratory Course in Microsystem Technology 4 Mandatory

    Other comments

  • Partial passing of course must be in connection with the same round of implementation.
  • The course is suitable for postgraduate studies.
  • Course will not be lectured in the academic year 2005-2006.

    • Course homepage

    Last modified 23.06.2005
    Modified byPasi Kallio