Robotics & Automation dynamics, and motion control

Course Overview:

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to Robotics & Automation, covering fundamental principles, hardware components, control systems, and programming techniques. Students will explore real-world applications of robotics in industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, and AI-driven automation. The course includes hands-on experience with robotic hardware, sensors, actuators, and programming frameworks to develop autonomous systems.

Course Objectives:

By the end of this course, students will:

• Understand the core concepts of robotics and automation systems.
• Learn about robotic kinematics, dynamics, and motion control.
• Gain hands-on experience with robot programming and simulation.
• Explore sensor technologies, computer vision, and AI in robotics.
• Learn about industrial automation, PLCs, and robotic process automation (RPA).
• Develop and test autonomous robotic systems.
• Understand the future trends and ethical considerations in robotics.

Course Modules:

Module 1: Introduction to Robotics & Automation

• Definition and history of robotics
• Key components of a robot: sensors, actuators, controllers
• Types of robots: Industrial, service, mobile, humanoid
• Automation in modern industries

Module 2: Kinematics, Dynamics & Motion Control

• Robot arm configurations and degrees of freedom (DoF)
• Forward and inverse kinematics
• Motion planning and trajectory generation
• Hands-on: Programming robotic arm movements