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<p>This course introduces students to basic principles of Intelligent Mechanisms and kinematics and dynamics. This course will introduce design of specific advanced intelligent mechanisms with forward and inverse kinematics. Further, dynamics of mechanisms and control of mechanisms with PID, Joint space, operational space and force control.</p>
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<p>•Introduction to intelligent mechanisms<br>
•Spatial Descriptions<br>
•Forward Kinematics<br>
•Jocobians (velocity, explicit form, static forces)<br>
•Inverse kinematics<br>
•Dynamics (acceleration, explicit form)<br>
•Control (PID, joint space, operational space, force control)</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This course introduces students to basic principles of Intelligent Mechanisms and kinematics and dynamics. This course will introduce design of specific advanced intelligent mechanisms with forward and inverse kinematics. Further, dynamics of mechanisms and control of mechanisms with PID, Joint space, operational space and force control.</p>
Unit content
<p>•Introduction to intelligent mechanisms<br> •Spatial Descriptions<br> •Forward Kinematics<br> •Jocobians (velocity, explicit form, static forces)<br> •Inverse kinematics<br> •Dynamics (acceleration, explicit form)<br> •Control (PID, joint space, operational space, force control)</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Engineering
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
030101 - Manufacturing Engineering
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/engin3406">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed 1 of "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=ENGIN2303" target="_blank">ENGIN2303</a>" / "ENMEC2111"</p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed "ENMTX4010"</p>
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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K1
<p>Explain common terminologies and conventions in intelligent mechanisms.</p>
K2
<p>Synthesise the important concepts in kinematics and dynamics of robot manipulators.</p>
K3
<p>Translate the basic theories and mathematics behind intelligent mechanism design into engineering practice.</p>
K4
<p>Develop mathematical models of the kinematics and dynamics of the industrial manipulators.</p>
S1
<p>Design mechanisms using forward and inverse kinematics.</p>
S2
<p>Develop mathematical models of mechanisms.</p>
S3
<p>Analyse the dynamics of mechanisms.</p>
S4
<p>Apply the mathematical principles for the control of mechanisms.</p>
S5
<p>Use mathematical tools for the design and control of mechanisms.</p>
A1
<p>Integrate knowledge relating to the design and development of intelligent mechanisms.</p>
A2
<p>Apply of theories to analyse the dynamics of mechanisms.</p>
A3
<p>Use theories for the intelligent control of mechanisms.</p>
Assessment
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<p>Understanding of principles and mathematics involved</p>
<p>Laboratory and tutorials</p>
<p>10 - 30%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, A1, A2, A3
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<p>To verify the gradual understanding of concepts</p>
<p>Assignments</p>
<p>20 - 40%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, A1, A2, A3
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<p>Any combination of questions and problems from the whole of the course content.</p>
<p>Exams / Tests</p>
<p>40 - 60%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, A1, A2, A3
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
FedTASK
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Engineering
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
030101 - Manufacturing Engineering
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/engin3406">View unit fees</a>
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