Module Details

Module Code: INDL C2603
Module Title: Industrial Automation and Robotics
Title: Industrial Automation and Robotics
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Frances Hardiman
Module Author:: Vincent O Brien
Domains:  
Module Description: To provide students with a high-level overview of industrial automation and robotic systems.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Understand the fundamental principles of industrial automation.
LO2 Describe various robot types, components, and typical applications
LO3 Explain the design and operation of components and subsystems that comprise robotic and automated systems.
LO4 Understand how sensors, hardware, and software are used in combination to control robotic and automated systems.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Introduction to industrial automation
Definition and purpose of industrial automation. History and trends of industrial automation. Architecture of Industrial Automation Systems. Common components in industrial systems
Introduction to Robotics
Industrial Robot Definition, History and Evolution. Industrial robot type and application. Robot design philosophy. Robot configuration and coordination. Robot parameters (payload, work envelop, etc)
Components of Robotic Systems
Mechanical body parts and axis or freedom of rotation. Robot end-effectors ( grippers, tooling, etc). Robot Sensors (Ultrasonic, photoelectric, Vision, Pressure). Actuators (Servomotor, valves, solenoids)
Introduction to control
Definition and use of control in automated systems. Type of industrial controllers. Open and closed loop control system. Reading data from sensors.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment20.00%
Practical20.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Examination % of Total Mark 20
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
A mixture of theory and/or practical assessments to reinforce learning throughout the semester.
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
A series of assignments and practical tasks to complement the theory elements of the module.
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Laboratory Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Learning Time Non Contact No Description Every Week 1.00 1
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
 
Module Resources
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Mark Miller,Rex Miller. (2017), Robots and Robotics: Principles, Systems, and Industrial Applications, Subsequent. McGraw-Hill Education, p.304, [ISBN: 9781259859786].
  • Maja J. Matarić,Ronald C. Arkin. (2007), The Robotics Primer, 4th. MIT Press, p.306, [ISBN: 9780262633543].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
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