Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Advanced Robotic Systems

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code	Campus	Career	School	Learning Mode	Teaching Period(s)
MANU2453	City Campus	Postgraduate	115H Aerospace, Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering	Face-to-Face	Sem 2 2016
MANU2453	City Campus	Postgraduate	172H School of Engineering	Face-to-Face	Sem 2 2017, Sem 2 2018, Sem 2 2019, Sem 2 2020, Sem 2 2021, Sem 2 2022, Sem 2 2023, Sem 2 2024, Sem 2 2025

Course Coordinator: Dr Ehsan Asadi

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 399254515

Course Coordinator Email: ehsan.asadi@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: B057 F01 R010-1

Course Coordinator Availability: by appointment

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None.

Course Description

In this course you will study the general theories, methodologies, practices and use of armed robotic systems in industry. The course provides a general understanding of the role of robotic technology in industry and allows you to develop skills in analysis and synthesis of an articulated robot arm. The course will specifically:

• Provide an understanding of the role of automation technology in industry;
• Develop high level mathematical skills for analysis and synthesis of an articulated arm robot;
• Develop skills in the selection and application of different robots for various industrial tasks;
• Develop an ability to anticipate the social and financial impact of decisions related to implementation of armed robots;
• Develop knowledge of future trends in robotics and related technology innovation.

Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course contributes to the program learning outcomes for the following programs:

MC256 - Master of Engineering (Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering)

MC258 - Master of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)

PLO 1. Demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of engineering theories, principles and concepts within multi-disciplinary engineering practice ​
PLO 2. Demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline
PLO 3. Demonstrate advanced and integrated knowledge of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities, and bounds and a critical appreciation of trends in contemporary practice, sustainability, research and innovation in the engineering discipline.
PLO 4. Apply advanced knowledge of established engineering methods in the analysis of complex problems in the engineering discipline
PLO 5. Utilise advanced mathematics, software, tools and techniques, in the conduct of research into the design and analysis of complex engineering systems
PLO 6. Use a systems engineering approach to synthesize and apply procedures for design, prototyping and testing to develop creative, sustainable and integrated solutions to compleXengineering problems.
PLO 7. Apply advanced contemporary engineering technologies and practices and research principles and methods, taking into account risk and economic, social, environmental and global context, to plan and execute compleXprojects.
PLO 8. Communicate engineering designs and solutions respectfully and effectively, employing a range of advanced communication methods in interpreting and transmitting knowledge, in an individual or team environment, to diverse audiences.​​
PLO 9. Demonstrate the capacity for personal accountability, professional and ethical conduct, intellectual independence, cultural sensitivity, autonomy, adaptability, and critical reflection on own learning and career ​​ when undertaking engineering projects
PLO 10. Critically analyse, evaluate, and transform information, while exercising professional expert judgement in a dynamic environment in the absence of complete data, in an engineering context.
PLO 11. Collaborate and contribute as an effective team member or leader in diverse specialist and multi-disciplinary teams, with commitment to First Nations peoples and/or globally inclusive perspectives and participation in an engineering context.​

For more information on the program learning outcomes for your program, please see the program guide.

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

CLO1 Synthesise current research and development trends in robotics and related technologies
CLO2 Design innovative solutions to complex robotics challenges, using advanced skills to assess and predict their economic and social impacts
CLO3 Apply advanced theoretical concepts and mathematical methods to the design, simulation and analysis of armed robotic systems, demonstrating expert-level knowledge
CLO4 Conduct detailed feasibility analyses and optimisation studies for integrating armed robots in industrial automation, including the use of robot vision technologies
CLO5 Critically evaluate cutting-edge technologies for improving industrial automation practices through the use of armed robots and robotic work cells
CLO6 Present team-based solutions and analyses professionally, demonstrating effective communication skills
CLO7 Critically reflect on personal accountability and ethical conduct within professional team settings

Overview of Learning Activities

Learning activities include: pre-recorded lecture videos, lectorials, group projects, and laboratory simulation activities.

Overview of Learning Resources

Course-related resources will be provided on Canvas, which is accessed through myRMIT. This can include lecture material, practical examples and several recommended references for this course.

Overview of Assessment

Assessment Task 1: Robot cell design (Group), 20%, CLO2, CLO5 and CLO6
Assessment Task 2: Programming assignment, 20%, CLO1, CLO2, CLO4, CLO5 and CLO6
Assessment Task 3: Robot vision assignment (Group), 20%, CLO1, CLO2 and CLO7
Assessment Task 4: Time limited test in a time window, 40%, CLO2, CLO3, CLO5, CLO6 and CLO7

If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.