MEC4456 Robotics
Faculty of Engineering
MEC4456 Robotics is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2022 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It needs MEC3457.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2022
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2022 handbook entry. See the 2023 entry.
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Requisites
Before MEC4456
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After MEC4456
No unit lists MEC4456 as a prerequisite in the 2022 handbook.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
Spatial descriptions and transformations. Manipulator forward and inverse kinematics. Differential relationships and Jacobian. Manipulator dynamics: Lagrangian and Newton Euler formulations. Design of mechanisms and end-effectors. Actuation, sensing and control. Computational geometry for design, manufacture, and path planning. Robotics in manufacturing and automation. Techniques for modelling, simulation and programming of robotic tasks. Advanced mathematical formulations. Introduction to advanced robotics. A self-directed learning component completes the unit.
Offerings in 2022
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- AssignmentsThreshold hurdle25%
- Robotics labs (Physical/Simulated)Threshold hurdle15%
- Final assessmentThreshold hurdle60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Analyse problems of direct and inverse kinematics.
- 2
Generate robotic dynamics models by using both Lagrangian formula and New-Euler equations.
- 3
Design linear and nonlinear motion controllers and force controllers.
- 4
Design robotic tasks using methods of path planning and kinematics.
- 5
Appraise the design and performance of serial robotic manipulators in terms of kinematics, workspace and dynamics.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures12 hours
- Practical activities22 hours
- Laboratories9 hours
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.
Where it fits
MEC4456 is part of 1 area of study in the 2022 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Chao Chen
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Chao Chen
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MEC4456?
You need MEC3457 before you enrol.
When is MEC4456 offered?
In 2022, MEC4456 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is MEC4456?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MEC4456 have an exam?
No. MEC4456 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include MEC4456?
MEC4456 is part of Mechanical engineering.