ELT 130 - Introduction to Robotics

1. Robotic terms and definitions
2. Robotic anatomy and classifications
3. Robot programming
4. Work cell design
5. Safety

 
Learning Outcomes:

1. Describe the interdisciplinary field comprising robotics, including sensing and movement. (1)
2. Define standard robotic terms including payload, accuracy, and reliability. (1) 
3. Describe robot components including degrees of freedom, number of axes, and configuration. (1,2)
4. Describe function of common sensing devices used with robots. (2, 5)
5. Describe programming structures including assignments, looping, conditional statements, and variables. (3)
6. Program a collaborative robot. (3, 5)
7. Set up a robotic-based work cell capable of performing a simple repetitive task. (3, 4, 5)
8. Set up safety parameters and auxiliary equipment for a robotic-based work cell. (4, 5)