Opinto-opas 2005-2006

TTE-5016 INTRODUCTION TO ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATION, 5 cr
INTRODUCTION TO ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATION

Person responsible
Dr. Jose L. Martinez Lastra

Lecturers
Dr. Jose L. Martinez Lastra, jose.lastra@tut.fi, K3224-B

Lecture room and time
Per I,II: Monday 10 - 12, K3114
Per I,II: Friday 10 - 11, K3114

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

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

Contents
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

Assessment criteria

  • Used assessment scale is numeric (1-5)
  • Study material
    Type Name Author ISBN URL, edition, availablitity... 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 

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    Last modified 25.08.2005
    Modified byJorma Vihinen