Course Outline: Robotic Handling Systems

Course Description:

This course will provide an introduction to the design, analysis, and control of robotic handling systems. Topics will include kinematics, dynamics, and control of robotic manipulators; sensors and actuators; and task planning and execution. The course will also cover the application of robotic handling systems in manufacturing, assembly, and inspection.

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Understand the kinematics and dynamics of robotic manipulators.
• Design and analyze robotic handling systems.
• Control robotic manipulators.
• Use sensors and actuators in robotic handling systems.
• Plan and execute tasks using robotic handling systems.
• Apply robotic handling systems in manufacturing, assembly, and inspection.

Course Requirements:

• Attendance and participation in class discussions.
• Homework assignments.
• Midterm and final exams.

Course Schedule:

Week 1: Introduction to Robotic Handling Systems

Week 2: Kinematics of Robotic Manipulators

Week 3: Dynamics of Robotic Manipulators

Week 4: Control of Robotic Manipulators

Week 5: Sensors and Actuators in Robotic Handling Systems

Week 6: Task Planning and Execution

Week 7: Application of Robotic Handling Systems in Manufacturing

Week 8: Application of Robotic Handling Systems in Assembly

Week 9: Application of Robotic Handling Systems in Inspection

Week 10: Midterm Exam

Week 11: Robotic Vision Systems

Week 12: Force and Torque Sensing in Robotic Handling Systems

Week 13: Adaptive Control of Robotic Manipulators

Week 14: Decentralized Control of Robotic Manipulators

Week 15: Cooperative Control of Robotic Manipulators

Week 16: Final Exam

Textbook:

Robotics: Modeling, Planning, and Control, 3rd Edition by Craig and Kirk

Recommended Textbooks:

Robotics: A Practical Introduction to Mechatronics and Control Systems by Spong and Hutchinson

Robotics: An Introduction by Siciliano and Khatib

Course Website:

The course website will provide additional resources for students, including lecture notes, homework assignments, and solutions.

Grading:

The final grade for the course will be based on the following:

• Homework assignments (20%)
• Midterm exam (30%)
• Final exam (40%)
• Class participation (10%)