Program Overview

Unit of Study ENI73015 - Electro-Mechanical and Robotics Technology

Unit Snapshot

• Unit type: UG Coursework Unit
• Credit points: 12
• AQF level: 7
• Level of learning: Advanced
• Former School/College: Former School of Environment, Science and Engineering
• Pre-requisites:
  • PHY10760 - Physics and Materials
  • ENI72001 - Dynamics
• Enrolment information: N/A

Unit Description

The unit focuses on modern technologies and their industrial applications, including robotics. It covers sensors and actuators, which are fundamental to the operation of machines under both manual and automatic control. The unit also addresses the generic issues of measurement uncertainty and error analysis.

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

Availabilities

Not currently available in 2017

Learning Outcomes and Graduate Attributes

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

1. understand the structure and implementation of modern industrial control systems
2. apply the basic principles and performance characteristics of common industrial actuators and mechanical power transmission systems
3. choose the appropriate actuator and transmission system for a specified load
4. 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
5. design an instrumentation system incorporating amplification, signal conditioning and data acquisition, and determine key characteristics and accuracy of the system
6. explore basic robotics technology
7. demonstrate skills in effectively and safely using laboratory equipment in a team environment, and in reporting findings

These learning outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes:

• GA1: Intellectual rigour
• GA2: Creativity
• GA3: Ethical practice
• GA4: Knowledge of a discipline
• GA5: Lifelong learning
• GA6: Communication and social skills
• GA7: Cultural competence

Graduate Attributes Definitions

• GA1: Intellectual rigour - A commitment to excellence in all scholarly and intellectual activities, including critical judgement.
• GA2: Creativity - An ability to develop creative and effective responses to intellectual, professional and social challenges.
• GA3: Ethical practice - A commitment to sustainability and high ethical standards in social and professional practices.
• GA4: Knowledge of a discipline - Command of a discipline to enable a smooth transition and contribution to professional and community settings.
• GA5: Lifelong learning - The ability to be responsive to change, to be inquiring and reflective in practice, through information literacy and autonomous, self-managed learning.
• GA6: Communication and social skills - The ability to communicate and collaborate with individuals, and within teams, in professional and community settings.
• GA7: Cultural competence - An ability to engage with diverse cultural and Indigenous perspectives in both global and local settings.