Module Title |
Mobile Robotics
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Module Code |
EE303
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School |
School of Electronic Engineering
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Online Module Resources
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Module Co-ordinator | Dr Sean Marlow | Office Number | S337 |
Level |
3
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Credit Rating |
5
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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Module Aims
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The aim of this module is to expose students to the practical engineering tools and techniques involved in developing a complete, functional, microprocessor based system or product. This is achieved via a team-based module, in which eah team must design, construct, demonstrate and document a microprocessor based mobile robot.
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Learning Outcomes
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On completeion each student should have demonstrated the ability to:
Work as a member of a small team, to complete a joint project.
Design and construct a suitable hardware configuration, including mechanics, sensors, actuators, handware interfaces and the embedded microprocessor system.
Design and construct a suitable, battery based, power supply system.
Design and code all required control software.
Integrate, test and debug all components to yield a functional mobile robot.
Draft an agreed, joint, technical report on the project.
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Indicative Time Allowances
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Hours
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Lectures |
0
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Tutorials |
6
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Laboratories |
36
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Seminars |
0
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Independent Learning Time |
33
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Total |
75
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Placements |
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Assignments |
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NOTE
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Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.
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Indicative Syllabus
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System Analysis and Design: Decomposition into Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic and Software subsystems.
Mechanical Prototyping: wheel arrangements; kinematics; prototype construction systems.
Software Prototyping: assembly, compilation, linkage, interpretation; cross-development; debug tools and techniques.
Power Supply: battery types and characteristics; recharging; voltage regulation; ground return layout, decoupling and isolation.
Sensors: hardware and software interfacing; proximity detectors; microswitches; shaft encoders battery level detection.
Motors: DC motor chaaracteristics; hardware and software interfacing; Pulse Width Modulation; closed loop control.
System Integration: module level test; integration test and debug.
Documentation: types, organisation and objectives of documentation; specification and implementation; graphical techniques; computer aided tools.
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Assessment | Continuous Assessment | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% |
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Indicative Reading List
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Mobile Robots: Inspiration to Implementation. Joseph L. Jones, Anita M. Flynn. Massachusetts: A.K. Peters, 1993.
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Programme or List of Programmes
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EE | BEng in Electronic Engineering |
ME | B.Eng. in Mechatronic Engineering |
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