ELT1140 Robotics Applications

Introductory · 1 credit · TMT - Trades, Manufacturing and Transportation

Description: Students apply the fundamentals of robotics systems and basic robotics functions.
Prerequisite: ELT1010: Electro-assembly 1
Parameters: Access to a programmable robotics system.

Outcomes The student will:

1 describe the evolution and applications of programmable robotics systems
- 1.1 research the evolution and trends of programmable robotics systems
- 1.2 distinguish between various programmable robotics designs
- 1.3 explore areas where programmable robotics systems are used including outer space, medicine, manufacturing and military
2 identify and classify programmable robotics systems and subsystems
- 2.1 distinguish between subsystems and their applications
- 2.2 identify and distinguish between teach pendant and software programming
3 identify and describe various alternative types of power sources
- 3.1 identify and describe the following power sources:
  - 3.1.1 electrochemical
  - 3.1.2 pneumatic
  - 3.1.3 solar (traditional and fuel cell)
  - 3.1.4 wind
  - 3.1.5 hydraulic
  - 3.1.6 biological
  - 3.1.7 electromagnetic
4 build and program a programmable robotics system
- 4.1 identify program download strategies including:
  - 4.1.1 teach pendant
  - 4.1.2 hardwire
  - 4.1.3 wireless
5 design and build a direct control robotics system
- 5.1 prototype a robot by:
  - 5.1.1 identifying a problem/task for a robotics system
  - 5.1.2 constructing using an engineered system
  - 5.1.3 performing serial and/or parallel operations
  - 5.1.4 demonstrating operation of a robot through its predetermined set of functions
- 5.2 demonstrate an understanding of DC motor controls to include:
  - 5.2.1 switching motor states using a program
6 demonstrate established laboratory procedures and safe work practices
- 6.1 follow laboratory safety procedures
- 6.2 adhere to safe equipment practices and personal protection
7 demonstrate basic competencies
- 7.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
  - 7.1.1 communicate
  - 7.1.2 manage information
  - 7.1.3 use numbers
  - 7.1.4 think and solve problems
- 7.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
  - 7.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
  - 7.2.2 be responsible
  - 7.2.3 be adaptable
  - 7.2.4 learn continuously
  - 7.2.5 work safely
- 7.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
  - 7.3.1 work with others
  - 7.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
8 make personal connections to the cluster content and processes to inform possible pathway choices
- 8.1 complete/update a personal inventory; e.g., interests, values, beliefs, resources, prior learning and experiences
- 8.2 create a connection between a personal inventory and occupational choices