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ELT3190 Robotics Kinematics & Behaviour

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

Description
Students examine the calibration of robots and programmed behaviours in a programmable robotics system.
Prerequisite
ELT3170: Robotics Microprocessors
Parameters
Access to a programmable robotics system and manufacturer's engineering literature.

Outcomes The student will:

  • 1 examine various sources of robot motion error, methods of error recovery and calibration

    • 1.1 identify and describe sources of motion error such as:

      • 1.1.1 mechanical

      • 1.1.2 accumulated

      • 1.1.3 inertia

      • 1.1.4 propagation

    • 1.2 identify and describe methods of error recovery for each of the following errors:

      • 1.2.1 mechanical

      • 1.2.2 accumulated

      • 1.2.3 inertia

      • 1.2.4 propagation

    • 1.3 identify and describe methods of error measurement and calibration utilizing both mechanical and software solutions

  • 2 describe a coordinate system and its implementation in a programmable robotics system

    • 2.1 define a coordinate system

    • 2.2 explain how a coordinate system can be implemented for control of a robotics system

    • 2.3 explain how a polar coordinate system can be implemented for control of a programmable robotics system

  • 3 develop a programmable robotics system through a coordinate system and calculate motion error for a specific task

    • 3.1 solve a design problem and build a programmable robotics system incorporating the solution

    • 3.2 build and program a programmable robotics system using a Cartesian and/or polar coordinate system to complete a specified task

    • 3.3 calculate motion error for the specified task

    • 3.4 calibrate a programmable robotics system to perform within the specified task parameters

  • 4 demonstrate established laboratory procedures and safe work practices

    • 4.1 identify and follow laboratory safety procedures

    • 4.2 be aware of potential damage to the microprocessor due to voltage and current conditions

    • 4.3 demonstrate proper safety procedures while testing microprocessor systems

  • 5 demonstrate basic competencies

    • 5.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:

      • 5.1.1 communicate

      • 5.1.2 manage information

      • 5.1.3 use numbers

      • 5.1.4 think and solve problems

    • 5.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:

      • 5.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours

      • 5.2.2 be responsible

      • 5.2.3 be adaptable

      • 5.2.4 learn continuously

      • 5.2.5 work safely

    • 5.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:

      • 5.3.1 work with others

      • 5.3.2 participate in projects and tasks

  • 6 create a transitional strategy to accommodate personal changes and build personal values

    • 6.1 identify short-term and long-term goals

    • 6.2 identify steps to achieve goals

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