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Unit of Study MECH3004 - Electro-Mechanical and Robotics Technology (2021)

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Unit description

Focuses on these modern technologies and their industrial applications, including robotics. Sensors and actuators are fundamental to the operation of machines under both manual and automatic control. There has been a revolution in the technology of electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic devices, incorporating miniaturisation and digital interfacing. The generic issues of measurement uncertainty and error analysis are also addressed.

Unit content

Introduction to electrical components, AC and DC circuits

AC and DC motors, electric motor selection  

Electro-hydraulic systems  

Pneumatic systems  

Mechanical power transmission  

Physics and design of sensors  

Sensor specification and dynamics  

Measurement uncertainty and experimental analysis  

Robotics technology

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Lismore
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Learning outcomes

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On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

understand the structure and implementation of modern industrial control systems

apply the basic principles and performance characteristics of common industrial actuators and mechanical power transmission systems

choose the appropriate actuator and transmission system for a specified load

understand the basic physics behind a number of common sensor types, and be able to use manufacturer’s specifications to determine whether a sensor is suitable to measure a specified phenomenon

design an instrumentation system incorporating amplification, signal conditioning and data acquisition, and determine key characteristics and accuracy of the system

explore basic robotics technology

demonstrate skills in effectively and safely using laboratory equipment in a team environment, and in reporting findings.

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