ELECTRIC-ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING (ENGLISH, NON-THESIS)
Master TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
MCH5462 Advanced Robotics Fall 3 0 3 8
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: En
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Assoc. Prof. MEHMET BERKE GÜR
Course Lecturer(s): Assoc. Prof. MEHMET BERKE GÜR
Course Objectives: The course aims to introduce advanced concepts in robot manipulation and control. The course objectives include:
1) Outlining basic kinematic characteristics of robot manipulators,
2) Providing a thorough analysis of robot dynamics,
3) Contrasting the joint space and operational space formulations for robot dynamics,
4) Introducing fundamental motion control strategies in the joint and operational spaces,
5) Describing constraints,
6) Outlining fundamental force control strategies,
7) Introducing advanced path planning with potential fields,
8) Explaining haptic rendering and haptic control of robot manipulators.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
I. Perform a kinematic and kinetic analysis of a robot,
II. Understand the significance of different force terms in the equation of motion of robot manipulators,
III. Implement basic motion and force control strategies for robots in interaction with the environment,
IV. Identify the type of constraints,
V. Implement and simulate advanced path planning strategies,
VI. Define haptics and its applications in the field of robotics,
VII. Evaluate robot control strategies through software simulations,
VIII. Program a robot to accomplish a rudimentary task,

Course Content

Overview of the course, Discussion of project administration and possible projects, lab resources, formation of Project groups, Spatial transformations and robot kinematics, Velocity kinematics, generalized coordinates, constraints
The Newton-Euler formulation, The Langrangian formulation, Evaluation of progress, Independent joint control, inverse Dynamics control
Derivation of equations of motion in operational space, inverse Dynamics control, Inverse Dynamics control, Hybrid control, impedance control
Potential fields, Haptic rendering and haptic control of robots

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction and road map
2) Discussion of project administration and possible projects, lab resources, formation of Project groups
3) Spatial transformations and robot kinematics
4) Velocity kinematics, the Jacobian
5) Groups present Project ideas
6) Equations of motion, generalized coordinates, constraints
7) Robot Dynamics: The Newton-Euler formulation
8) Robot Dynamics: The Langrangian formulation
9) Evaluation of project progress
10) Motion Control in Joint Space, Independent joint control, inverse Dynamics control
11) Motion Control in Operational Space, Derivation of equations of motion in operational space, inverse Dynamics control
12) Force Control, Inverse Dynamics control, Hybrid control, impedance control
13) Advanced Path Planning, Potential fields
14) Haptic rendering and haptic control of robots

Sources

Course Notes: Robot Modeling and Control, M. W. Spong et al., Wiley (2006).
References: Yok

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 10 % 10
Laboratory 0 % 0
Application 0 % 0
Field Work 0 % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 % 0
Quizzes 0 % 0
Homework Assignments 0 % 0
Presentation 0 % 0
Project 1 % 50
Seminar 0 % 0
Midterms 0 % 0
Preliminary Jury 0 % 0
Final 1 % 40
Paper Submission 0 % 0
Jury 0 % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 10
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 90
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 13 2 26
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 14 9 126
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 0 0 0
Quizzes 0 0 0
Preliminary Jury 0 0 0
Midterms 0 0 0
Paper Submission 0 0 0
Jury 0 0 0
Final 0 0 0
Total Workload 194

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Have sufficient background and an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering to identify, formulate, and solve problems of electrical and electronics engineering.
2) Be able to define, formulate and solve sophisticated engineering problems by choosing and applying appropriate analysis and modeling techniques and using technical symbols and drawings of electrical and electronics engineering for design, application and communication effectively.
3) Have an ability to design or implement an existing design of a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints (realistic constraints may include economic, environmental, social, political, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability issues depending on the nature of the specific design).
4) Elektrik ve elektronik mühendisliği yapabilmek ve yeni uygulamalara uyum gösterebilmek için gerekli yenilikçi ve güncel teknikler, beceriler, bilgi teknolojileri ve modern mühendislik araçlarını geliştirmek, seçmek, uyarlamak ve kullanmak.
5) Be able to design and conduct experiments, as well as to collect, analyze, and interpret relevant data, and use this information to improve designs.
6) Be able to function individually as well as to collaborate with others in multidisciplinary teams.
7) Be able to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen).
8) Be able to recognize the need for, and to engage in life-long learning as well as a capacity to adapt to changes in the technological environment.
9) Have a consciousness of professional and ethical responsibilities as well as workers’ health, environment and work safety.
10) Have the knowledge of business practices such as project, risk, management and an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovativeness, and sustainable development.
11) Have the broad knowledge necessary to understand the impact of electrical and electronics engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, legal, and societal context.