ELT3150 Robotics 3

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

Description: Students demonstrate remote/autonomous control systems by constructing circuits to control robotic behaviour.
Prerequisite: ELT2140: Robotics 2
Parameters: Access to robotic trainer, surplus electromechanical components (optional) and related resources.
Supporting courses: NET3040: Microprocessor Interface

Outcomes The student will:

1 identify and assemble the required components to build a frequency remote control or microprocessor control for a robotics unit
- 1.1 demonstrate the principles of either a remote frequency control or a programming address code control
- 1.2 explain the operation of the electronic components and circuit used to build either a remote control robot or a programmable control robot
- 1.3 research the benefits and drawbacks of various remote and/or microprocessor controls that are used to operate a robot
- 1.4 describe where industry is making use of remote and microprocessor control robots
2 identify various microprocessor control systems and subsystems used in robotic units
- 2.1 draw and explain the various blocks in either a remote control system or programmable microprocessor/control system
- 2.2 describe and explain use of sight, sound and tactile sensor control systems with either the remote control system or the programmable microprocessor control system
3 explain frequency control or microprocessor control circuits and components in robotics units
- 3.1 explain the fundamentals of either the remote control system or the programmable microprocessor control system controlling the motor drives in the robotic system
- 3.2 identify the differences between a remote control system and a programmable control system on how the robot gains information about its environment
- 3.3 explain how sensor controls help either the remote control or the programmable control robot to receive feedback from the environment
4 operate a robotic system that has various feedback controls
- 4.1 demonstrate knowledge of either a remote control or a programmable control system by building either a remote control or a microprocessor control for a mobile robot system
- 4.2 prototype either a remote control system or a programmable control system and construct the circuit so that either the remote control or the programmable control will control the motors on the mobile robot
- 4.3 draw the schematic diagram of the printed circuit board and wiring schematic of the control circuitry
- 4.4 assemble electronic components to build a mobile robot
- 4.5 build either a remote control or a programmable control and mount either control on the mobile robot
5 demonstrate established laboratory procedures and safe work practices
- 5.1 identify and follow safe wiring practices when working with radio frequency (RF)
- 5.2 use protection devices for all circuits
- 5.3 operate robotics 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 create a transitional strategy to accommodate personal changes and build personal values
- 7.1 identify short-term and long-term goals
- 7.2 identify steps to achieve goals