Study Guide

Objective

The student:
- knows the transmission methods in a robot and is able to apply them in practice
- knows the basics of hydraulics and pneumatics and their application in robotics
- knows the most important machine parts (eg. clutches, transmission methods, bearings, shaft/hub connections, fastening accessories)
- is familiar with the main aspects of robot material selection

Student understands demands of energy efficiency and sustainability as a part of cyber-physical systems. The student understands the ethical problems related to robotics.

Content

- Power transmission
- Basics of hydraulics and pneumatics
- Machine parts
- Materials in robotics

Teaching methods

Hours / Time Subject
1St Session (Week 7 - 4 Hours) Unit 1: Introduction to Robotics and Mechanical Engineering 1.1. Overview of Robotics and Its Applications 1.2. Role of Mechanical Engineering in Robotics 1.3. Historical Evolution of Robotics
Theory only
1St Session (Week 7 - 4 Hours) Unit 2: Mechanical Design Principles 2.1. Basics of Mechanical Design 2.2. Basics of Materials (e.g. selection of tools/grippers for specific material handling) 2.3 Selection of the most important components and parts (eg. clutches, transmission methods, bearings, shaft/hub connections, fastening accessories) 2.4 Selection for Robotic Components 2.5 Factor of Physical Safety in Robotics
2 Assignments
(Possibility to continue next time)
2nd Session (Week 8 - 4 Hours) Unit 3: Basics of Robot Kinematics (Forward and Inverse) 3.2. Motion Planning and Trajectory Generation 3.3. Basics of End-Effector Design and Control

2nd Session (Week 8 - 4 Hours) Unit 4: Sensors and Actuators 4.1. Types of Sensors Used in Robotics 4.2. Sensor Integration and Calibration 4.3. Actuators in Robotics

Opens:
Week 11-12 alussa (esim. maanantaina) Unit X:
X.1 Basics of Pneumatics (Self Study material)
X.2 Basics of Hydraulics (Self Study material)
Self-Study (Flipped Classroom)

Responsible: Petri

3rd Session (Week 13 – 4 Hours) Unit 5: Mechanism Design
Mechanism Design 5.1. Mechanical Linkages and Mechanisms 5.2. Gearing Systems and Transmission types
5.3. Robotic Arm types 5.4. Mobile Robot Platforms

R: Ari
Week 14 – 4 Hours Distant Learning Unit 5: Mechanism Design
5.5 Using Pneumatic and Hydraulics in Robotics as transmission types.
R: Petri (Etäopetus)
4th Session Week 15 – 4 hours Unit 6: Robotics Manufacturing Techniques 6.1. Machining and Fabrication Methods 6.2. Basics of 3D Printing in Robotics 6.3. Assembly and Integration Processes 6.4. Quality Control in Manufacturing
Small task(s)
4th Session Week 15 – 4 hours Unit 7: Robotic Prototyping and Simulation 7.1. Rapid Prototyping Techniques 7.2. CAD Software for Robotics (importing from CAD to RobotStudio) 7.3. Simulation and Testing of Robotic Systems Laboratory work
5th Session – Week 16 4 hours Unit 8: Case Studies and Projects 8.1. Real-world Applications of Mechanical Engineering in Robotics 8.2. Designing and Building a Robotic System (Hands-on Project) 8.3. Presenting and Analyzing Case Studies
Laboratory work
& Groupwork starts
5th Session
Week 16
4 hours Unit 9: Emerging Trends and Advanced Topics 9.1. Soft Robotics 9.2. Bio-inspired Robotics 9.3. Swarm Robotics 9.4. Human-Robot Interaction and Collaboration 9.5. Ethics and Safety in Robotics 9.X energy efficiency and sustainability as a part of cyber-physical systems.



6th Session
Week 17
4 hours 9.6 Future Directions and Career Opportunities 9.7 Career Paths in Robotics and Mechanical Engineering 9.8 Robotics Research and Development 9.9 Industry Trends and Job Opportunities 9.10. Preparing for a Career in Robotics

6th Session Exam

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows the basic concepts of transmission and hydraulics and pneumatics. The student can to identify the most important machine parts and is able to search for information on the topic. The student understands the implications of material choices in robot design phase.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows the basic concepts of transmission and hydraulics and pneumatics and is able to apply them in non-complex robots. The student can identify the most important machine parts and is able to search for information on the topic as well as choose appropriate components and materials for robots.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student knows the basic concepts of hydraulics and pneumatics and is able to apply them in complex robots. The student is able to design the essential mechanical solutions to a robot and choose the most appropriate components and materials.