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MTRN4068 – Wireless Mechatronics

2021 – Session 2, Weekday attendance, North Ryde

Session 2 Learning and Teaching Update

The decision has been made to conduct study online for the remainder of Session 2 for all units WITHOUT mandatory on-campus learning activities. Exams for Session 2 will also be online where possible to do so.

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General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff
Subhas Mukhopadhyay
Contact via Subhas.Mukhopadhyay@mq.edu.au
9WW 313
Monday 3:0pm to 5:0pm
Tutor
Alice James
Tutor
Avishkar Seth
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
(MTRN3026 or ELEC326) and (ELEC3024 or ELEC324)
Corequisites Corequisites
Co-badged status Co-badged status
Unit description Unit description
With the advancement of Internet of Things (IoT), microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), smart sensors and actuators, wireless mechatronic devices, services, and systems are experiencing fast growth in a variety of application fields, such as manufacturing, transportation, and healthcare. This unit deals on the theory and practice of designing wireless mechatronic systems using smart actuators, sensors, Interfacing, embedded controller, wireless protocols with adaptive intelligence.

Important Academic Dates

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Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  • ULO1: Implement wireless mechatronics systems including smart sensors, actuators and wireless communicating devices in the context of wireless mechatronics
  • ULO2: Demonstrate a good understanding of data storage, security and cloud computing in the context of wireless mechatronics
  • ULO3: Design and implement software for wireless mechatronics systems
  • ULO4: Design and implement systems for remote monitoring and control

General Assessment Information

In order to pass this unit a student must obtain a mark of 50 or more for the unit (i.e. obtain a passing grade P/ CR/ D/ HD).

Test#3 is equivalent to Final Examination and is hurdle. You need to obtain 50% in Test#3 to pass the unit.

If you receive special consideration for the final exam, a supplementary exam will be scheduled by the faculty during a supplementary exam period, typically about 3 to 4 weeks after the normal exam period. By making a special consideration application for the final exam you are declaring yourself available for a resit during the supplementary examination period and will not be eligible for a second special consideration approval based on pre-existing commitments. Please ensure you are familiar with the policy prior to submitting an application. Approved applicants will receive an individual notification one week prior to the exam with the exact date and time of their supplementary examination.

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due
Test#3 30% No Week 14
Test#2 20% No Week 6 and 9
Review of wireless mechatornics system 10% No Week 8
Practical project 10% No Week 13
Test#1 10% No Week 4
Practical activity 10% No Week 3 and 7
Practical Project 10% No Week 13

Test#3

Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: Week 14
Weighting: 30%

 

The Test#3 will be similar like the Final examination and will be held on Week#14

 


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Implement wireless mechatronics systems including smart sensors, actuators and wireless communicating devices in the context of wireless mechatronics
  • Demonstrate a good understanding of data storage, security and cloud computing in the context of wireless mechatronics
  • Design and implement software for wireless mechatronics systems
  • Design and implement systems for remote monitoring and control

Test#2

Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: Week 6 and 9
Weighting: 20%

 

The 2nd test on taught topics, will be held on Week#8

 


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Implement wireless mechatronics systems including smart sensors, actuators and wireless communicating devices in the context of wireless mechatronics
  • Demonstrate a good understanding of data storage, security and cloud computing in the context of wireless mechatronics

Review of wireless mechatornics system

Assessment Type 1: Literature review
Indicative Time on Task 2: 12 hours
Due: Week 8
Weighting: 10%

 

The students will study some wireless mechatronics systems and choose one paper to discuss about the strength, weaknesses, challenges and improvements

 


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Implement wireless mechatronics systems including smart sensors, actuators and wireless communicating devices in the context of wireless mechatronics
  • Demonstrate a good understanding of data storage, security and cloud computing in the context of wireless mechatronics
  • Design and implement software for wireless mechatronics systems
  • Design and implement systems for remote monitoring and control

Practical project

Assessment Type 1: Design Implementation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 8 hours
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 10%

 

The design and implementation of the practical project

 


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Implement wireless mechatronics systems including smart sensors, actuators and wireless communicating devices in the context of wireless mechatronics
  • Demonstrate a good understanding of data storage, security and cloud computing in the context of wireless mechatronics
  • Design and implement software for wireless mechatronics systems
  • Design and implement systems for remote monitoring and control

Test#1

Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 6 hours
Due: Week 4
Weighting: 10%

 

The first Test will be held on Week#4

 


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Implement wireless mechatronics systems including smart sensors, actuators and wireless communicating devices in the context of wireless mechatronics
  • Demonstrate a good understanding of data storage, security and cloud computing in the context of wireless mechatronics

Practical activity

Assessment Type 1: Practice-based task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 8 hours
Due: Week 3 and 7
Weighting: 10%

 

The students will be involved in a practical activity. This will be due on Week#3.

 


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Implement wireless mechatronics systems including smart sensors, actuators and wireless communicating devices in the context of wireless mechatronics
  • Demonstrate a good understanding of data storage, security and cloud computing in the context of wireless mechatronics
  • Design and implement software for wireless mechatronics systems
  • Design and implement systems for remote monitoring and control

Practical Project

Assessment Type 1: Design Implementation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 8 hours
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 10%

 

The final assessment of the project

 


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Implement wireless mechatronics systems including smart sensors, actuators and wireless communicating devices in the context of wireless mechatronics
  • Demonstrate a good understanding of data storage, security and cloud computing in the context of wireless mechatronics
  • Design and implement software for wireless mechatronics systems
  • Design and implement systems for remote monitoring and control

1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:

  • the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
  • the Writing Centre for academic skills support.

2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation

Delivery and Resources

The supporting materials will be available in iLearn

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Changes from Previous Offering

The pracs is a project based problem. The students will develop unmanned autonomous vehicle. The first 7 weeks will be taught all essential materials to make them ready for the project. The last 6 weeks will be used to implement the project.


Unit information based on version 2021.02 of the Handbook