Robotics in Manufacturing
Duration
- One Semester or equivalent
Contact hours
- 36 hours Face to Face + Blended
On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning.
Aims and objectives
This unit of study aims to provide students with an understanding of the different characteristics of robots and programmable logic controllers and their relevance in the design and implementation of robot systems in manufacturing.
Unit Learning Outcomes (ULO)
On successful completion of this unit students will be able to:
1. Describe the application of programmable logic controllers in the context of robot based manufacturing systems (K3, K4, S1)
2. Appraise robot applications in manufacturing environments based on their technical characteristics (K3, K4, K5, S1)
3. Design robot systems for manufacturing applications that satisfy requirements in terms of safety, productivity, flexibility and sustainability (K3, K4, K5, K6, S1, S2, S3, A2, A4, A5, A6, A7)
Swinburne Engineering Competencies (A1-7, K1-6, S1-4): find out more about Engineering Skills and Competencies including the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies.
Unit information in detail
- Teaching methods, assessment and content.
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
Type | Hours per week | Number of Weeks | Total |
Face to Face Contact Lecture Computer Lab Tutorial | 2.5 2 0.25 | 12 12 12 | 30 3 3 |
Unspecified Learning Activities Independent Learning | 9.5 | 12 | 114 |
TOTAL | 150 hours |
Assessment
Types | Individual/Group Role | Weighting | Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) |
Project Report | Group | 50% | 2,3 |
Examination | Individual | 50% | 1,2,3 |
Minimum requirements to pass this Unit
As the minimum requirements of assessment to pass a unit and meet all Unit Learning Outcomes to a minimum standard, a student must achieve:
As the minimum requirements of assessment to pass a unit and meet all Unit Learning Outcomes to a minimum standard, a student must achieve:
(i) an aggregate mark of 50% or more, and
(ii) at least 40% in the final exam
(ii) at least 40% in the final exam
Students who do not successfully achieve hurdle requirement (ii) will receive a maximum of 45% as the total mark for the unit
Content
- Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) based circuit design
- Introduction to Robotics – definition, classification and characteristics
- Robot Applications in Manufacturing
- Laboratory Session – Robot Programming
- Design of Robot Grippers
- Product Design for Robotic Assembly
- Design of Robotic Assembly Systems
- Safety of Robotic Installations
- Organizational Impact of ‘Robotization’
- Financial Evaluation of Robotic Installations
Study resources
- Reading materials.
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required texts will be made available in the Unit Outline.