Course Title: Robotics
Duration: 3 months (part-time)
Target Audience: Indian students interested in self-employment and career growth in robotics
Course Objectives:
To equip students with essential knowledge and skills in robotics for effective self-employment.
To provide a comprehensive understanding of various aspects of robotics, including fundamentals, embedded C programming, robotics sensors, and actuators.
To enhance students' ability to design, develop, and build robots, enabling them to excel in the robotics industry.
Course Overview:
This part-time course focuses on robotics, covering key subjects such as fundamentals of robotics, embedded C programming, robotics sensors and actuators, and hands-on experience through a case study on developing and building a robot. The course is designed to help students develop the necessary skills and knowledge for self-employment and career growth in the field of robotics.
Teaching Methodology:
The course will utilize a combination of lectures, case studies, group discussions, and practical assignments to provide a comprehensive learning experience. Students will have the opportunity to engage in hands-on learning through real-world examples and interactive activities.
Importance for Learners:
Upon completion of the course, learners will be well-equipped to excel in the robotics industry, contributing to their career growth and self-employment opportunities. The course contents can be tailored to the specific requirements of the learner or the local context, ensuring maximum relevance and applicability.
Course Contents:
Week 1-2: Fundamentals of Robotics
Introduction and classification of robots
Basics of matrices, rotations, and transformations
Introduction to D-H parameters and its physical significance
Orientation of gripper, trajectory planning
Week 3-4: Embedded C Programming
Introduction to embedded C
C fundamentals, control statements, functions
Arrays, pointers programming
Week 5-6: Robotics Sensors and Actuators
Position sensors, robot calibration by optical encoder, proximity sensors
Ultrasonic sensors, force and torque sensors, touch and slip sensors
Specifications and characteristics of stepper motors, AC motors, DC motors, and servo motors
Week 7-8: Case Study - Developing and Building a Robot (Part 1)
Planning and designing a robot project
Selection of components and sensors
Robot assembly and wiring
Week 9-10: Case Study - Developing and Building a Robot (Part 2)
Programming the robot using embedded C
Implementing and testing the robot's sensors and actuators
Troubleshooting and refining the robot's design
Week 11-12: Case Study - Developing and Building a Robot (Part 3)
Trajectory planning and control
Fine-tuning the robot's performance
Finalizing the robot project, presenting, and demonstrating the finished robot
*Note: Course contents may be modified based on the requirements of the learner or the local context.
Course Title: Robotics
Duration: 3 months (part-time)
Target Audience: Indian students interested in self-employment and career growth in robotics
Course Objectives:
To equip students with essential knowledge and skills in robotics for effective self-employment.
To provide a comprehensive understanding of various aspects of robotics, including fundamentals, embedded C programming, robotics sensors, and actuators.
To enhance students' ability to design, develop, and build robots, enabling them to excel in the robotics industry.
Course Overview:
This part-time course focuses on robotics, covering key subjects such as fundamentals of robotics, embedded C programming, robotics sensors and actuators, and hands-on experience through a case study on developing and building a robot. The course is designed to help students develop the necessary skills and knowledge for self-employment and career growth in the field of robotics.
Teaching Methodology:
The course will utilize a combination of lectures, case studies, group discussions, and practical assignments to provide a comprehensive learning experience. Students will have the opportunity to engage in hands-on learning through real-world examples and interactive activities.
Importance for Learners:
Upon completion of the course, learners will be well-equipped to excel in the robotics industry, contributing to their career growth and self-employment opportunities. The course contents can be tailored to the specific requirements of the learner or the local context, ensuring maximum relevance and applicability.
Course Contents:
Week 1-2: Fundamentals of Robotics
Introduction and classification of robots
Basics of matrices, rotations, and transformations
Introduction to D-H parameters and its physical significance
Orientation of gripper, trajectory planning
Week 3-4: Embedded C Programming
Introduction to embedded C
C fundamentals, control statements, functions
Arrays, pointers programming
Week 5-6: Robotics Sensors and Actuators
Position sensors, robot calibration by optical encoder, proximity sensors
Ultrasonic sensors, force and torque sensors, touch and slip sensors
Specifications and characteristics of stepper motors, AC motors, DC motors, and servo motors
Week 7-8: Case Study - Developing and Building a Robot (Part 1)
Planning and designing a robot project
Selection of components and sensors
Robot assembly and wiring
Week 9-10: Case Study - Developing and Building a Robot (Part 2)
Programming the robot using embedded C
Implementing and testing the robot's sensors and actuators
Troubleshooting and refining the robot's design
Week 11-12: Case Study - Developing and Building a Robot (Part 3)
Trajectory planning and control
Fine-tuning the robot's performance
Finalizing the robot project, presenting, and demonstrating the finished robot
*Note: Course contents may be modified based on the requirements of the learner or the local context.
