2020-2021 Catalog 
    
    Apr 25, 2024  
2020-2021 Catalog [PREVIOUS CATALOG YEAR]

ELT 130 - Introduction to Robotics


Description: Fundamental concepts of robotics including how robots move, sense, and perceive the world around them. Hands-on operation and programming of robots.

Credits: 3
Lecture: 2
Lab: 2

Course Content:
1. Robotic terms and definitions
2. Robotic design
3. Robot programming
4. Work cell design
 
Learning Outcomes:
1. Describe the interdisciplinary field and concepts comprising robotics, including sensing and movement. (1)
2. Describe the parts of a robot including number of axes. (1,2)
3. Describe programming structures including assignments, looping, conditional statements, and variables. (3)
4. Program a robot. (3)
5. Design a robotic-based work cell capable of performing a simple repetitive task. (4)