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MEEN41470

Academic Year 2024/2025

Applied Robotics Research Proj (MEEN41470)

Subject:
Mechanical Engineering
College:
Engineering & Architecture
School:
Mechanical & Materials Eng
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
30
Module Coordinator:
Assoc Professor Nikolaos Papakostas
Trimester:
Summer
Mode of Delivery:
Blended
Internship Module:
No
Module Type:
Research/Capstone Module
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

In this module, each student has the opportunity to research a topic related to a robotic application. Students will have to:
- describe the application requirements, justify the choises of potential equipment that could be used in the context of the application (including robots, end effectors, sensors, safety devices and auxiliary equipment)
- carry out a detailed state-of-the-art analysis pertaining to the relevant applications and industrial or business sectors
- design the application using process simulation tools
- provide evidence that the proposed application may lead to better performance in terms of time, cost, quality and flexibility.

In many cases, the project will be carried out in cooperation with major manufacturing and system integration or line building companies.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

Knowledge and Understanding: Knowledge and understanding of the specifics of robotic technologies and applications
Problem Analysis: Ability to analyse specific problems where robotic technologies can be introduced
Design: Ability to design robotic applications
Investigation: Ability to explore existing solutions and technologies leading to the development of models and real applications
Professional and Ethical Responsibilities: Understand and apply health & safety regulations and standards in the area of robotics
Teamwork and Lifelong Learning: Work as part of a team and realise the importance of lifelong learning
Communication: Present the research outcomes to peer colleagues and experts
Engineering Management: Be able to make decision considering technical characteristics and economic aspects for specific applications

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Specified Learning Activities

592
Project Supervision

8
Total

600

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
- Active/task-based learning
- Peer and Group Work
- Lectures
- Critical writing
- Lab work
- Enquiry & problem-based learning
- Student presentations

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Group Work Assignment: Applied robotic project Week 3, Week 4, Week 5, Week 6, Week 7, Week 8, Week 9, Week 10, Week 11, Week 12 Standard conversion grade scale 40% Yes

100

 Yes

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

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