Singapore University of Social Sciences

Robotics Mechanics and Control

Robotics Mechanics and Control (EAS401)

Synopsis

This course introduces fundamental concepts in robotics and a unified set of analytical tools for the modeling and control of robotic systems. The course focuses on arm-type robotics with mobile robotics briefly introduced. Topics covered include rigid-body transformations, robot kinematics, differential motions, robot dynamics, trajectory planning, linear/non-linear control and force control methodologies, sensors and actuators as well as mechanical design aspects of robots. Computer simulations of robot applications using the Robot Operating System (ROS) platform is also introduced. The Python programming language is used in laboratory sessions and course projects to simulate the kinematics and control of robotic systems.

Level: 4
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY JULY

Topics

  • Introduction to robotics and autonomous systems
  • Concepts of vector and matrix in mathematics and physics
  • Fundamentals of linear algebra
  • Spatial descriptions
  • Mechanics of a particle and a system of particles
  • Spatial transformations
  • Rigid body equations of motion
  • Dynamics of autonomous systems
  • Sensor and actuators
  • Mechanism of robot manipulator
  • Navigation of autonomous ground and aerial vehicles
  • Control of autonomous systems
  • Simulation of autonomous systems

Learning Outcome

  • Appraise applications of robotics and autonomous systems
  • Solve kinematics and dynamics of a physical system
  • Discuss cutting-edge technologies used in autonomous systems
  • Examine working principles of robot sensors and actuators
  • Analyse controllers of an autonomous system
  • Formulate physical equations and numerical models of an autonomous system
  • Experiment with the Python programming for computational algorithms of autonomous systems
  • Design autonomous systems in a simulation environment
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