Robotics (4 cr)

Evaluation scale

1-5

Objective

Upon completion of the course, students will:
- be knowledgeable of various types of robots
- will be capable of inspecting robots and know how to use robots in factory automation and other areas where robotics are used.
- understand the structure, properties, co-ordinates of robots, as well as the peripheral devices used in robots.
- be competent in handling and programming industrial-, collaborative- and mobile robots using online and offline methods of programming.
- be competent in designing and selecting robots and peripheral devices for the automatic handling of products.

Content

- Types of robots
- Mechanical structure of industrial robots
- Control systems, properties, coordinates and peripheral devices
- Handling an ABB-, Fanuc- and Yaskawa industrial robots, online and offline programming
- Features of collaborative robotics and programming of Universal Robots collaborative robots
- Mobile robotics applications and programming with Omron mobile robot
- Application of sensor technology and artificial intelligence in robotics. Application of machine vision in robotics.

Materials

Lecture material, Lecture demonstrations, Assignments, Product and programming manuals,
Book: Teollisuuden robotiikka.: Suomen Robotiikkayhdistys ry, 2023. (in Finnish)

Teaching methods

Lectures, robot programming exercises in simulaltion environment, laboratory assignments with ABB, Fanuc, Yaskawa, Omron (mobile) and Universal robots.

Student workload

A total of 100 hours studying, which includes 20 hours of classroom education and 20 hours of laboratory assignments.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Rating 1 Students master the learning outcomes satisfactorily. The student knows the structure, features, coordinate systems, accessories used in robots. In addition, he/she knows how to use and run programs.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Rating 3 Students master the learning outcomes as well. The student knows the structure, features, coordinate systems, accessories used in robots. In addition, he/she knows how to use and run programs. The student is able to make a program for an industrial robot and test it.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Rating 5 Students master the learning outcomes to be commended. The student knows the structure, features, coordinate systems, accessories used in robots. In addition, he/she knows how to use and run programs. The student is able to make a program for an industrial robot and test it. The student is able to apply actuators that can be connected to a robot and is able to utilize machine vision.

Qualifications

No previous studies are required