Key words
Robotics
Objectives
PART I :
Knowledge of elementary concepts and systems related to robotic sciences. The student should be able to show knowledge of different used techniques and solve specific exercises.
PART II :
Gain more in-depth knowledge of PART I by means of study-cases presented in article form. Student should be able to present and defend the content and its scientific value in a short way.
Topics
PART I :
The industrial robot: basic configurations, kinematics and dynamics, Denavit-Hartenberg conversion between robot coordinates and generalcoordinates. The harmonic drive reductor. Grippers. Programming of industrial robots: on-line, off-line, hybrid Electric drives: DC-motors, AC-motors, Stepper motor (dynamiccharacteristic) Sensor systems: resistors, inductive sensors, optical sensors. Acquisitionof sensor data.Applications of industrial robots: spot welding, arc welding, paintspraying.
PART II :
Selection of recent articles. mobile-robot navigation, mechanical design of DOF, path planning, …
Prerequisites
Basics of mechanics, electricity and electrical machines.
Final Objectives
Materials used
Extended syllabus.
Study costs
€ 12
Study guidance
Questions after lesson, by mail, consultation by appointment.
Teaching Methods
Ex cathedra.
Assessment
Theory (oral and written) : 50 % defended / 50 % written.
Lecturer(s)
Xavier Vanrobaeys
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