EET 456Automation and Robotics
Introduction to robotic systems and automation. Emphasis includes robot motion, control, and components, as well as programming PLCs. EET 456 Automation and Robotics (4) The objective of this course is to use a hands-on approach to introduce the basic concepts in robotics, focusing on mobile robots and illustrations of current state of the art applications. The course is offered at the senior undergraduate level with emphasis on kinematics, dynamics and control of robot arms. Course materials are tied to lab experiments in which students will work in teams to build and test mobile robots (such as LEGO-based robots).