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 Office of Engineering Outreach 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/