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2018/19 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
MECH2660 Mechatronics and Robotics Systems
20 creditsClass Size: 140
Module manager: Dr Jongrae Kim
Email: menjkim@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2018/19
Module replaces
MECH 2140 Actuator SystemsMECH 2160 MechatronicsThis module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
The overall aim of this module is to provide the fundamentals of mechatronics and robotics knowledge and experience for mechatronics and robotics students.The summary objectives of the module are listed below.
The module will cover:
a) an introduction to integrated engineering approach which concerns synergic and concurrent use of mechanics, electronics, computer engineering, and intelligent control; and the applications of this approach in mechatronics and robotic systems;
b) an introduction to analogue signal processing and it's applications in mechatronics and robotic systems;
c) Interfacing and data acquisition in mechatronics and robotics applications and the use of Labview for simple systems prototyping;
d) a study of most widely used sensors in mechatronic, robotic and measurement systems;
e) analysis of typical sensor systems;
f) a study of most widely used actuators covering DC and stepper motors, hydraulic, pneumatic, and smart actuators;
g) analysis of typical actuator systems;
h) computer control architectures;
i) mechatronic and robotic systems design and analysis (case study examples).
Learning outcomes
At the end of this module, students will have learnt how to:
1. analyse basic robotic manipulator motion
2. design and analyse electrical circuit and control algorithm for actuators
3. design and analyse data acquisition circuits for sensors
4. design and analyse hydraulic and pneumatic circuits
5. design and analyse smart actuators
Upon successful completion of this module the following UK-SPEC learning outcome descriptors are satisfied:
A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the scientific principles and methodology necessary to underpin their education in their engineering discipline, and an understanding and know-how of the scientific principles of related disciplines, to enable appreciation of the scientific and engineering context, and to support their understanding of relevant historical, current and future developments and technologies (SM1m)
Knowledge and understanding of mathematical and statistical methods necessary to underpin their education in their engineering discipline and to enable them to apply a range of mathematical and statistical methods, tools and notations proficiently and critically in the analysis and solution of engineering problems (SM2m)
Ability to apply and integrate knowledge and understanding of other engineering disciplines to support study of their own engineering discipline and the ability to evaluate them critically and to apply them effectively (SM3m)
Awareness of developing technologies related to mechanical engineering (SM4m)
A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of mathematical and computational models relevant to the engineering discipline, and an appreciation of their limitations (SM5m)
Understanding of engineering principles and the ability to apply them to undertake critical analysis of key engineering processes (EA1m)
Ability to identify, classify and describe the performance of systems and components through the use of analytical methods and modelling techniques (EA2)
Ability to apply quantitative and computational methods, using alternative approaches and understanding their limitations, in order to solve engineering problems and implement appropriate action (EA3m)
Demonstrate the ability to generate an innovative design for products, systems, components or processes to fulfil new needs (D8m)
Ability to apply relevant practical and laboratory skills (P3)
Apply their skills in problem solving, communication, information retrieval, working with others and the effective use of general IT facilities (G1).
Skills outcomes
Specific skills in basic analysis and design of circuits (digital and analogue), sensor systems, actuator systems and computer interfacing as well as simple mechatronic, robotic and measurement systems.
Syllabus
- Introduction to mechatronics, robotics and measurement systems
- An overview of industrial robots and mobile robotics
- Analogue signal processing using amplifiers, operational amplifiers and their applications in mechatronics, robotics and measurement systems
- Design and development of simple mechatronic/robotic systems
- Using Labview for typical mechatronic systems prototyping
- Case study applications of measurement and control systems
- Data acquisition: quantisation theory, Analogue to Digital Conversion, Digital to Analogue Conversion, sampling rate and aliasing, counter operations;
- Sensors: position and speed measurement, stress and strain measurement, temperature measurement, vibration and acceleration measurement, pressure and flow measurement,
- Analysis and design of a typical sensor system
- Actuators: Solenoids, relays, motors, hydraulics, pneumatics and smart actuators, Analysis and design of a typical actuator system
- Computer control architecture: open loop and close loop control, supervisory and sequential control
- Mechatronic systems: computer/microprocessor/microcontrollers and their applications in system control
- Case studies (examples of mechatronic, robotic and measurement systems)
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Class tests, exams and assessment | 2 | 2.00 | 4.00 |
| Lecture | 44 | 1.00 | 44.00 |
| Practical | 6 | 2.00 | 12.00 |
| Tutorial | 4 | 1.00 | 4.00 |
| Private study hours | 136.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 64.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 | ||
Private study
- Reviewing lecture notes, solving example sheets, preparing for tutorials, class test and assignment.- Revising for final exam.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Students receive formative feedback through class tests and practical assignments.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| In-course Assessment | Test 1 | 15.00 |
| Report | Lab report 1 (covering activities in the first 3 labs) | 15.00 |
| In-course Assessment | Test 2 | 15.00 |
| Report | Lab report 2 (covering the activities in the 3 labs of the second semester) | 15.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 60.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2 hr 00 mins | 40.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 40.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 30/04/2018
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