Overview

This topic equips students with the knowledge and skills to understand cyber-physical systems, robotics and automation. Technologies involved include cobots, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), automated goods receiving and storage and automation, industrial automation in an assembly line including automatic warehouse, inspection, classification and delivery.

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Aims

This topic aims to cover the skills and knowledge required to understand cyber-physical systems, robotics and automation.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
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Understand the use of cyber-physical systems
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Explore opportunities for robotics and automation for advanced manufacturing
3.
Explore the use of collaborative robots
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Understand the use AGVs to transport components
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Demonstrate understanding of automated goods receiving and storage
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Understand the use of automation in assembly

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