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INF3480 - Introduction to robotics

Course content

The mechanical structure of robots as well as the spatial description and transforms of the robot, kinematic and inverse kinematic equations for different robotic structures, simple control theory, applications for robotic systems, laboratory practice to learn simple robot programming.

Learning outcomes

The candidate should after this cource know different applications of robotic systems, be able to describe mechanical robotic structures and systems. They should also be familiar with the matematics involved and be able to do path generation and control of simple robotic systems.

Admission

Students at UiO must apply for courses in StudentWeb.

International applicants, if you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures for international applicants.

The examination in this course is not available for external candidates. Only students admitted to the course may sit for the examination.

Prerequisites

Formal prerequisites

In addition to fulfilling the Higher Education Entrance Qualification, applicants have to meet the following special admission requirements:

• Mathematics R1 or Mathematics (S1+S2)

The special admission requirements may also be covered by equivalent studies from Norwegian upper secondary school or by other equivalent studies. Read more about special admission requirements.

Recommended prior knowledge

Some experience with handling matrix calculations e.g. from MAT1100/MAT1001.

Teaching

2 hours of lectures and possible to attend 2 hours of assignment training per week. Mandatory assignments must be completed during the course. Rules for mandatory assignments.

Exam information

A 4 hour written exam. The mandatory assignments must be approved prior the exam. Generelle opplysninger om eksamen.

Exam resources

It is allowed to use the studybook Robot Modeling and Control by Mark W. Spong, Seth Hutchinson, M. Vidyasagar, 2005. Wiley.; "Matematisk formelsamling" ("Collection of mathematical formulas") by Rottman and and an approved calculator.

Assessment and grading

Course grades are awarded on a descending scale using alphabetic grades from A to E for passes and F for fail. Read more about the grading system .

Possibility of make-up exams and re-takes

This subject does not offer new examination in the beginning of the subsequent term for candidates who withdraw during an ordinary examination or fail an ordinary examination. For more information, see http://www.mn.uio.no/studier/admin/eksamen/utsatt-og-ny-eksamen/index.html and http://www.mn.uio.no/english/studies/admin/examination/retaking-examinations/

Withdrawing from exams and limits on re-takes

A student can sit for this exam up to 3 times. If a student wishes to withdraw from the exam, s/he must do this in StudentWeb at least two weeks prior to the first day of the exam. Failure to do so will be counted as one of the three opportunities to sit for the exam.

Other information

It is strongly recommended to attend the first lecture since it will be given important information.

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