Mechanical Engineering in Robotics (5 op)

Arviointiasteikko

H-5

Tavoitteet

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.

Sisältö

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

Aika ja paikka

Once a week six times during following weeks year 2025:
4, 6, 7, 9, 11 and 12
6 lecture hours per time/week between 9:00 - 14:30
Either on Monday or Friday.

Oppimateriaalit

Material is provided from Moodle Learning Management System.

Opetusmenetelmät

Face to face lectures
Independent and group work
Exercises on campus.
Exam

Tenttien ajankohdat ja uusintamahdollisuudet

Exam is during week 12 (2025)
Re-exam times will be announced in Moodle LMS.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

36 lessons
99 hours of independent study

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (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.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (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.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (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.