ROBOTICS

COURSE: CENG 6533 SPRING MW

INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Thomas L. Harman harman@uhcl.edu

OFFICE: D104 Phone: 283-3774

OFFICE HOURS: (Check office or lab D125)

PREREQUISITES: Graduate Standing

DESCRIPTION: The course presents a study of techniques applied to the study of robotics. The purpose is to introduce the students to the use of robots

and the techniques necessary to design and develop hardware and software for applications.

COURSE FORMAT: The course format will consist of lectures with homework and examinations. In addition to regular homework and examinations,

a project report will be due at the end of the semester.

TEXT: Robotic Engineering, Richard D. Klafter, et. al., Prentice-hall. This should be available used. Try Amazon for a good deal. New information

will be handed out in class.

GRADING: The grading will be discussed in class. A project will be required, usually in place of a final examination.

The project will consist of a design with documentation for a complete robotic system serving some useful purpose. The presentation will consist of a brief lecture and report on the project at the end of the semester.

NOTE: The project can be used as preparation for the Capstone course or a thesis.

*In this case, the project will count more toward your final grade.

ROBOTICS

CENG 6533 Course Outline

(Tentative – Changes with interest of the students)

Material to be covered

Introduction (See Klafter Chapter 1)

History and Survey of Robotics

Classification of Robots

Example Systems – various actual systems will be studied

Systems View of Robots (See Klafter Chapter 2

Sensing, data acquition, and control

More on Specification of Robot Systems

DUE: BRIEF ORAL AND WRITTEN SUMMARY OF PROJECT.

Mechanical Components of a Robot (See Klafter Chapter 3)

Control of Actuators (See Klafter Chapter 4)

MIDTERM EXAMINATION

Robotic Sensory Devices (See Klafter Chapter 5)

Computer Considerations for Robotic Systems (See Klafter Chapter 7)

More of the Math of Robots (See Klafter Chapter 8)

DUE: PROJECT DEMONSTRATIONS AND REPORTS.

Honesty

Academic Honesty

The Academic Honesty Policy at UHCL (found in the University of Houston-Clear Lake Catalog) states: Academic honesty is the cornerstone of the academic integrity of the university.

It is the foundation upon which the student builds personal integrity and establishes a standard of personal behavior.

Because honesty and integrity are such important factors in the professional community, you should be aware that failure to perform within the bounds of these ethical standards is sufficient grounds to receive a grade of "F" in this course and be recommended for suspension from UHCL.

The Honesty Code of UHCL states "I will be honest in all my academic activities and will not tolerate dishonesty."

Learning Outcomes CENG 6533

Understand the various types and capabilities of robots.

Understand how a robot's component parts are used in applications.

Describe the mechanical parts of a robot and their characteristics.

Understand how a robotic system is controlledand how control parameters are measured or acquired.

Describe the sensors of a robot and their characteristics for various applications.

Be able to design a computer system architecture to apply to a robotic system.

Understand and apply the mathematics used to coordinate a robots movement.

Write a project report according to the directions and give presentations in class.

Accommodations (as specified by the Americans with Disabilities Act) - Suggested statement: If you will require special academic accommodations, please contact the Disability Services Office at 281-283-2627.

Academic Honesty Code: see section 2.1.4 in this handbook for the UHCL Academic Honesty Code.