Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2023 - ENSC 488 D100

Introduction to Robotics (4)

Class Number: 2947

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Wed, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

    Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Fri, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Apr 18, 2023
    Tue, 12:00–3:00 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    (ENSC 230 or ENSC 386) and (ENSC 383 or MSE 381), all with a minimum grade of C- and 80 units.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Fundamentals of robotics: mathematical representation of kinematics, dynamics and compliance. Planning and execution of robot trajectories. Feedback from the environment: use of sensors and machine vision. A brief introduction to robot languages. Different application domains for manipulator robots, e.g., assembly, manufacturing, etc.

Materials

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

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Registrar Notes:

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