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Core Module Information
Module title: Automation and Robotics
SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: MEC11107
Module leader: Yuyang Zhou
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Engineering and Mathematics
Prerequisites

N/A
Description of module content:

The work covers the various aspects of automation and application of robots in industry in particular in the area of automatic assembly.
Dedicated and Flexible automation systems; criteria for selection of automation systems;
Robotics : Mechanical elements ; co-ordinate systems; drive mechanisms.
Robot programming and control; software function; interfaces to controller; position /motion/ hybrid control.
Programming robots: On -line using proprietary robot programming languages e.g. VAL3 directly and using the teach pendant emulator; Off - line programming languages e.g. GRASP.
Applications: choice of robot; robot tooling; ancillary equipment; performance specifications.
Use of sensors in automation; sensor types contact, proximity, force, vision systems.
Dedicated automation systems: materials handling; analysis and control functions.
Assembly: Part feed systems; orienting devices e.g. vibratory bowl feeder; tooling; Materials handling devices e.g. indexing devices; conveyors.
Placement devices: Pick and place;
Workheads: Fixing methods
General: Line balance of assembly systems; Reliability in automation; Cost justification of automation; Job analysis; Implementation of automated systems
Learning Outcomes for module:

On completion of this module you will be able to:
LO1: demonstrate a critical understanding of the operation of industrial robots.
LO2: critically evaluate robots for particular applications.
LO3: analyse particular industrial applications and evaluate possible solutions in terms of automated
(dedicated / flexible) or mixed manual/ automated systems.
LO4: design flexible and dedicated automatic systems.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2023/4, Trimester 1, FACE-TO-FACE, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: FACE-TO-FACE
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Yuyang Zhou
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)
Face To Face Lecture 24
Face To Face Tutorial 12
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 12
Independent Learning Guided independent study 149
Face To Face Centrally Time Tabled Examination 3
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words
Report 30 3,4 13 HOURS= 0, WORDS= 2000
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 70 1,2,3 14/15 HOURS= 3, WORDS= 0
Component 1 subtotal: 30
Component 2 subtotal: 70
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
MEC11107 Automation and Robotics
 

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