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Robotics
TRC4800
Synopsis
The unit will cover the fundamentals of robotics and robotic automation. The contents include spatial descriptions and transformations, manipulator forward and inverse kinematics, differential relationships and the Jacobian. Manipulator dynamics. Problem specification and solution preparation. Manipulator and end-effector configuration and design. Manipulator position control, involving sensing and actuation. Robotics in manufacturing and automation. Task Planning and techniques for modelling, simulation and programming of robotic tasks. Computational geometry for design and manufacture. Introduction to autonomous systems.
Sourced from the Monash Handbook 2026.
Quick facts
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 4
- Audience
- Undergraduate
- Type
- Coursework
- School
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty
- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
- Handbook year
- 2026
Prerequisites (4)
- Aerospace controlMAE3408
- Systems and controlMEC3457
- Modelling and controlMMA2005
- Feedback control systemsTRC3600
What it unlocks
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Offerings (2)
- First semesterClayton · FLEXIBLE / Malaysia · ON-CAMPUS
Listed in 3 areas of study
- Aerospace engineeringAerospace engineering technical electives
- Mechanical engineeringMechanical engineering technical electives
- Robotics and mechatronics engineeringPart C. Robotics and mechatronics engineering knowledge and application