MECH 212 Robotics
This course will explore the basic principles of robotics such as mechanical construction, electronics, sensors, motors, and robot programming. This course uses a hands-on approach to introduce basic concepts, focusing on the construction and programming of autonomous mobile and industrial robots. Students work in groups to build and test increasingly more complex robots, culminating in an end-of-semester robot project.
Hours Weekly
3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
Course Objectives
- Identify internal and external robot safety devices and explain their purpose in robotic systems.
- Describe the function of major robot system components, including controllers, sensors, motors, and end-of-arm tooling (EOAT).
- Prepare a robot system for initial installation and startup following required safety and setup procedures.
- Perform robot startup procedures using appropriate operating modes and startup methods.
- Configure basic robot software settings to enable operation and task execution.
- Build and program an autonomous or industrial robot to complete a defined end-of-course project.
Course Objectives
- Identify internal and external robot safety devices and explain their purpose in robotic systems.
This objective is a course Goal Only
- Describe the function of major robot system components, including controllers, sensors, motors, and end-of-arm tooling (EOAT).
This objective is a course Goal Only
- Prepare a robot system for initial installation and startup following required safety and setup procedures.
This objective is a course Goal Only
- Perform robot startup procedures using appropriate operating modes and startup methods.
This objective is a course Goal Only
- Configure basic robot software settings to enable operation and task execution.
This objective is a course Goal Only
- Build and program an autonomous or industrial robot to complete a defined end-of-course project.
This objective is a course Goal Only