Robotics in Manufacturing
Overview
This unit of study aims to provide students with an understanding of the different characteristics of robots and programmable logic controllers and their relevance in the design and implementation of robot systems in manufacturing.
Requisites
01-June-2025
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Describe the application of programmable logic controllers in the context of robot based manufacturing systems (K3, K4, S1)
- Appraise robot applications in manufacturing environments based on their technical characteristics (K3, K4, K5, S1)
- Design robot systems for manufacturing applications that satisfy requirements in terms of safety, productivity, flexibility and sustainability (K3, K4, K5, K6, S1, S2, S3, A2, A4, A5, A6, A7)
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-Campus Lecture |
1.00 | 12 weeks | 1 |
| Live Online Lecture |
1.00 | 12 weeks | 1 |
| On-Campus Class |
1.00 | 12 weeks | 1 |
| Unspecified Activities Independent Learning |
9.50 | 12 weeks | 114 |
| TOTAL | 150 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presentation | Group | 5-15% | 2,3 |
| Quiz 1 | Individual | 20-30% | 2,3 |
| Quiz 2 | Individual | 20-30% | 1,2,3 |
| Project Report | Group | 5-15% | 2,3 |
Content
Introduction to Robotics – definition, classification and characteristics
Collaborative Robots
Robot Applications
Robot Kinematics
Robot Dynamics
Robot Programming
Robot Simulations
Robot Grippers and other End Effectors
Robot Actuators and Drives
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
Robot Safety and Risk Assessment
Financial and Social Impact of Robotics
Industry 4.0 and Digital Twins in Robotics
- Graduate Attribute - Digital Literacies 1 - Information literacy
- Graduate Attribute - Digital Literacies 2 - Technical literacy
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.