Control mechanisms and kinematics of robots and cobotsLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You understand the principles of robot control systems.
You know robot safety regulations as well as standards and principles concerning cobots.
You can determine the sources of robot control errors.
You can solve equations related to robot kinematics.
You can model simple control systems for different types of robots.
You can use simulation to analyze the operation of a robot control system.

Content

How does the robot controller work?
What are geometric, non-geometric and sensor errors in robot control?
How is robot kinematics modeled?
How are robot controllers and actuators simulated?

Accomplishment methods

Students can
a. use professional vocabulary systematically.
b. look for information in the key information sources of the field.
c. identify interrelated tasks.
e. use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field.
f. work as team members in a goal-oriented way.
g. justify their actions according to the ethical principles of the professional field.