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Robotic Systems, 6 Credits

Robotsystem, 6 Högskolepoäng

Established: 2025-02-27

Established by: Department of Engineering Science

Applies from: H25

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student should be able to:

Knowledge and understanding

• explain various basic concepts and techniques in the field robotic systems.
• explain the function and structure of an industrial robot.
• show knowledge and understanding of how sustainability and its core concepts in robotics.

Competence and skills

• apply machine vision and evaluate its pros and cons.

Judgement and approach

• evaluate advantages and disadvantages of using robots in industrial applications.
• reflect on the use of robotic and automation from an ethical and socially sustainable perspective.

Entry requirements

Degree of Bachelor of Science in computer engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or industrial engineering and management. Additionally, the Bachelor of Science degree must be comprised of a minimum of 5 HE credits in programming and 15 HE credits in mathematics. Verified knowledge of English corresponding to the course English 6 in the Swedish Upper Secondary School (high school) or equivalent.

The forms of assessment of student performance

Individual written exam. Individual laboration with oral examination. Individual project work with oral examination in group.

Course contents

Overall terminology in the field of robotics and how robots are built. In the course, both industrial and service robots are treated and discussed: the course also deals with permanently mounted robots or mobile robots including their advantages and disadvantages. Different areas for robots are presented with focus on application and sustainability. Part of the course consists of image processing and a review of different algorithms to improve and interpret different images.

Other regulations

Course grading: F/Fx/E/D/C/B/A - Insufficient, Insufficient- more work required before the credit can be awarded, Sufficient, Satisfactory, Good, Very Good, Excellent

Course language: The teaching is conducted in English.

General rules pertaining to examination at University West are available at www.hv.se.

If the student has a decision/recommendation on special support due to disability, the examiner has the right to examine the student in a customized examination form.

Cycle

Second cycle

Progressive specialization

A1N - Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements

Main field of study

Automation, Production Technology