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AIS2105 - Mechatronics and Robotics

About

Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Portfolio
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Portfolio 100/100

Course content

The course contains a selection of the following topics:

  • Software interfacing with physical and simulated systems
  • Communication protocols
  • Materials
  • Sensors
  • Actuators
  • Kinematics
  • Statics and velocity kinematics
  • Rigid body motions
  • Mechanisms and transmissions
  • Modeling and control of industrial robots
  • Robotic simulation
  • Kinesthetic haptic systems
  • Machine vision

More details on the curriculum will provided during the start of semester.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

Upon completion of the course, the candidate can

  • explain and elaborate on the design of mechatronic and robotic systems.
  • compare, analyse and evaluate theory and methods presented in the course.

Skills

Upon completion of the course, the candidate can

  • design, build and test simple mechatronic systems, which may include sensors, actuators, communication protocols, control systems, hardware, software, and machine vision.
  • demonstrate the use of robotic control systems for programming an industrial robot for a selected application.

General competence

Upon completion of the course, the candidate can

  • explain when mechatronic systems are suitable for solving challenges in automation engineering, product development, or other application areas.
  • explain the role of robotics in an Industry 4.0 setting.
  • apply design and engineering principles for mechatronic and robotic systems subjected to real world environments.
  • apply mechatronic problem-solving to unstructured problems.
  • contribute as part of a team.

Learning methods and activities

Learning activities generally include a mix of lectures, tutorials and practical lab/project work. A constructivist approach for learning is endorsed, with focus on problem solving and practical application of theory.

Compulsory assignments

  • Compulsory activities

Further on evaluation

The final grade is based on an overall evaluation of the portfolio, which consists of a number of works delivered through the semester. The portfolio contains assignments that are carried out, digitally documented and submitted during the term. Both individual and team assignments may be given. Assignments are designed to help students achieve specific course learning outcomes, and formative feedback is given during the period of the portfolio. The re-sit exam is an oral exam in August.

Note that this course also include mandatory work.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Automation and Intelligent Systems - Engineering (BIAIS)

Required previous knowledge

The course has no prerequisites.

It is a requirement that students are enrolled in the study programme to which the course belongs.

Course materials

An updated course overview, including curriculum, is presented at the start of the semester and will typically also include English material.

More on the course

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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2025

Language of instruction: English, Norwegian

Location: Ålesund

Subject area(s)
  • Production Engineering - Advanced Robotics
  • Engineering Cybernetics
  • Engineering
Contact information
Course coordinator: Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of ICT and Natural Sciences

Timetable

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Examination

Examination arrangement: Portfolio

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Spring ORD Portfolio 100/100
Room Building Number of candidates
Summer UTS Portfolio 100/100
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
Examination

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