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:
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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 Assessment
20.00%
Practical
20.00%
End of Module Formal Examination
60.00%
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