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ME/ECE 739 Advanced Automation and Robotics — AUDIT ONLY.
3 graduate credits
Instructor: Professor Nicola J. Ferrier
Phone: 608/265-8793
E-mail: ferrier@engr.wisc.edu
Course objective:
Develop an in-depth understanding of robot manipulators through mathematical modeling and simulation. Introduce machine vision and sensor integration for robot use in automation.
Course description:
In-depth study of advanced automation concepts and of robotic manipulators. Topics include kinematics, trajectories, dynamic control and programming of robots along with concepts of flexible manufacturing and assembly operations.
Prerequisite:
Proficiency in high-level programming and knowledge of basic linear algebra.
Homework:
Five homework assignments.
Exam:
Final project.
Laboratory:
None.
Computer software:
MATLAB, Maple or Compiler (C or C++).
Visit this webpage for information about software availability: Tethered Software at Computer-aided Engineering.
A student version of MATLAB is available for purchase. Contact the Credit Courses at a Distance for details.
Reference Textbooks:
Introduction to Robotics, Mechanics and Control, Craig, 2nd Ed., Addison Wesley, 1989, ISBN 0-201-54361-3; Robot Manipulation, Murray, Li, and Sastry, CRC Press.
Course notes:
Posted to course homepage.
Course homepage:
http://courses.engr.wisc.edu/ecow/get/me/739/ferrier/
Associated web site
http://robotics.me.wisc.edu/
