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MTRN3060 – Robotics and Automation

2022 – Session 2, In person-scheduled-weekday, North Ryde

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff
Mohsen Asadniaye Fard Jahromi
mohsen.asadnia@mq.edu.au
Contact via mohsen.asadnia@mq.edu.au
9WW-325
Monday 3PM-4PM
Tutor
Hoang Phuc Phan
hoangphuc.phan@students.mq.edu.au
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
MTRN2060 or ELEC260
Corequisites Corequisites
Co-badged status Co-badged status
Unit description Unit description

The unit will build up based on the study of MTRN2060 Introduction to Mechatronics and will cover automation and industrial robotics, their components and systems. The unit will cover different subsystems which will be integrated following a systems approach to the design of Industrial robotic applications with consideration of programming, control and process design. This course uses projects that allow students to integrate multiple mechatronic and robotic systems capable of automating specific, repetitive tasks such as those commonly found in industry. A hands-on practical, project based course.

Important Academic Dates

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Learning Outcomes

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

  • ULO1: Compute coordinates’ spatial descriptions and transformations
  • ULO2: Compute an industrial robot’s kinematics and dynamics
  • ULO3: Describe an industrial robot’s design process
  • ULO4: Write a program to complete a relevant task by the robot
  • ULO5: Use different control techniques for an industrial robot to automate a relevant task

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).

Every week, in the lecture/workshop session,  there will be in-class assignments that students should complete and submit through iLearn. These assignments form 10% of the final mark. Assignments are only accessible to the students who attend the class. If you turn up to 10 workshops and submit the questions correctly you will get the full 10% marks allocated for this continuing assessment task. At the start of each week’s lecture I will pick a few questions from the previous week and answer them or discuss them in detail, which provides important content revision.

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.

 

Late Assessment Submission

Late assessments are not accepted in this unit unless a Special Consideration has been submitted and approved.

 Practical class starts from Week 1.

 

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due
Self-study presentation and report 10% No Every week
Practical assessment 30% No Week 13
In session tests 20% No Workshop & Lecture (Week 5); Practical (Week 13)
Final examination 40% No TBC

Self-study presentation and report

Assessment Type 1: Presentation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: Every week
Weighting: 10%

 

Self-study presentation and report

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Compute coordinates’ spatial descriptions and transformations
  • Compute an industrial robot’s kinematics and dynamics
  • Write a program to complete a relevant task by the robot
  • Use different control techniques for an industrial robot to automate a relevant task

Practical assessment

Assessment Type 1: Practice-based task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 25 hours
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 30%

 

Practical assessment

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Compute coordinates’ spatial descriptions and transformations
  • Compute an industrial robot’s kinematics and dynamics
  • Write a program to complete a relevant task by the robot

In session tests

Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: Workshop & Lecture (Week 5); Practical (Week 13)
Weighting: 20%

 

In session tests x 2

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Compute coordinates’ spatial descriptions and transformations
  • Compute an industrial robot’s kinematics and dynamics
  • Describe an industrial robot’s design process
  • Write a program to complete a relevant task by the robot

Final examination

Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 37 hours
Due: TBC
Weighting: 40%

 

Final examination

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Compute coordinates’ spatial descriptions and transformations
  • Compute an industrial robot’s kinematics and dynamics
  • Describe an industrial robot’s design process
  • Write a program to complete a relevant task by the robot
  • Use different control techniques for an industrial robot to automate a relevant task

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

Details about the resources will be available on ilearn page.

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Results

Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au

Academic Integrity

At Macquarie, we believe academic integrity – honesty, respect, trust, responsibility, fairness and courage – is at the core of learning, teaching and research. We recognise that meeting the expectations required to complete your assessments can be challenging. So, we offer you a range of resources and services to help you reach your potential, including free online writing and maths support, academic skills development and wellbeing consultations.

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Changes from Previous Offering

This is the first offering

Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Mapping

EA Competency Standard

Unit Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Skill Base

1.1 Comprehensive, theory-based understanding of the underpinning fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.

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1.2 Conceptual understanding of underpinning maths, analysis, statistics, computing.

 

1.3 In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge

#2, #3

1.4 Discernment of knowledge development and research directions

 

1.5 Knowledge of engineering design practice

 

1.6 Understanding of scope, principles, norms, accountabilities of sustainable engineering practice.

 

Engineering Application Ability

2.1 Application of established engineering methods to complex problem solving

#1, #2, #4

2.2 Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.

 

2.3 Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.

 

2.4 Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects.

 

Professional and Personal Attributes

3.1 Ethical conduct and professional accountability.

 

3.2 Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.

#3, #5

3.3 Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.

 

3.4 Professional use and management of information.

 

3.5 Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.

 

3.6 Effective team membership and team leadership

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Unit information based on version 2022.02 of the Handbook