Mechanical engineering for robotics / Mekaniske elementer til robotter

The Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Institute
Teaching activity id: RMMECH-U1.
Teaching language: English.ECTS / weighting: 5 ECTS / 0.083 full-time equivalent.
Period: Spring 2016.Approved: 19-08-14.
Offered in: Odense.

Subject director:
Associate Professor Ole Dolriis, The Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Institute.

Prerequisites:
None


Learning outcomes:
Knowledge:
After the course the student will know:
  • about the basic properties of materials, hooks law including elastic and plastic deformations and the relationship between static performance and dynamic performance of materials.
  • about different methods for making custom designed parts, including 3D printing/fast prototyping; and casting and milling.
  • about the range of components (actuators, transmissions, structural elements) available off-the-shelf from suppliers, and about their significant parameters.
  • about the spectrum of design problems, from industrial design to research prototyping, with examples of different cases from different points on the spectrum.

Skills:

After the course the student will
  • be able to use standard mechanical engineering CAD tools for designing of parts and assemblies.
  • be able to use 3D printing equipment to make prototypes of parts given CAD models.
  • be able to suggest and specify sensible actuator and transmission configurations for straightforward robot body plans, and know when to consult experts.
  • be able to propose appropriate materials and structural configurations for a variety of simple robotic applications, and know when to consult experts.

Competences:

After the course the student will

  • be able to talk intelligently with mechanical engineers about the mechanical aspects of robotic system designs
  • be able to identify those areas of a robotic system that require expertise in the mechanical engineering domain




Lessons:
48

Form of instruction:
Lectures, tutorials, seminars and exercises


Examination conditions:
A prerequisite for taking the examination is that the mini-projects have been completed and meet the requirements announced at the start of the semester.


Evaluation
Individual internal examination based on three reports (mini-projects) handed in by each student during the semester. The reports are assessed by the teacher as pass/fail.

Programmes:
MSc in Engineering (Robot Systems) - ART
2. semester, mandatory. Offered in: Odense