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ELT2140 Robotics 2

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

Description
Students demonstrate the fundamental concepts of sensor devices and control systems by building an electronic circuit to control a direct wire or mobile robot.
Prerequisite
ELT1130: Robotics 1 OR ELT1140: Robotics Applications
Parameters
Access to a multimeter, a power supply, soldering stations, hand tools and related resources.

Outcomes The student will:

  • 1 design and build a sensor device and control system for the robotic system

    • 1.1 demonstrate the principles of photoelectric, sound, tactile, proximity and thermal sensors

    • 1.2 explain the operation of the electronic components and circuits used to build sensor controls

    • 1.3 explain how sensor control systems are used to control the drive circuit

    • 1.4 assemble electronic components to build a sensor

  • 2 identify sensor control systems and subsystems used in robotic systems

    • 2.1 draw and explain the various blocks in a sensor control system

    • 2.2 describe and explain sight, sound and tactile sensor devices

    • 2.3 explain the fundamentals of the control system operating the motor drives in the robotic system

    • 2.4 identify the differences among drive systems, sensor control systems and processing systems

  • 3 explain sensory control circuits and components used in the robotic control system

    • 3.1 research the benefits and drawbacks of various sensory devices that are used to control the robot

    • 3.2 describe where industry is making use of sensory control robots

  • 4 operate and demonstrate the capabilities of a robotic system equipped with sensor controls

    • 4.1 demonstrate a knowledge of sensory control systems by building a sensor control for the robot system selecting from the following:

      • 4.1.1 photoelectric

      • 4.1.2 sound

      • 4.1.3 tactile

      • 4.1.4 proximity

      • 4.1.5 thermal

    • 4.2 prototype a sensory control system and construct the circuit so that the sensor controls the motors on the robot

    • 4.3 build a sensory control and mount the sensory control on the control robot

    • 4.4 draw the schematic diagram of the sensor control circuit

  • 5 demonstrate established laboratory procedures and safe work practices

    • 5.1 demonstrate safe wiring practices when building a sensory control system

    • 5.2 use protection devices for all circuits including fusing and temperature cutoff

    • 5.3 operate robotic systems within design tolerances

  • 6 demonstrate basic competencies

    • 6.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:

      • 6.1.1 communicate

      • 6.1.2 manage information

      • 6.1.3 use numbers

      • 6.1.4 think and solve problems

    • 6.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:

      • 6.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours

      • 6.2.2 be responsible

      • 6.2.3 be adaptable

      • 6.2.4 learn continuously

      • 6.2.5 work safely

    • 6.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:

      • 6.3.1 work with others

      • 6.3.2 participate in projects and tasks

  • 7 identify possible life roles related to the skills and content of this cluster

    • 7.1 recognize and then analyze the opportunities and barriers in the immediate environment

    • 7.2 identify potential resources to minimize barriers and maximize opportunities

Program of Studies 2009. Source document, © Alberta Education.