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

Location and time

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.

Materials

Material is provided from Moodle Learning Management System.

Teaching methods

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

Exam schedules

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

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.

Assessment methods and criteria

Learning tasks / laboratories 50% of the grade, i.e. 50 points.
Exam (50% or 50 points). There will also be questions in the exam about to the learning tasks/laboratories.

0-49 points - rejected
50-59 points = 1/5
60-69 points = 2/5
70-79 points = 3/5
80-89 points = 4/5
90-100 points = 5/5