Mechatronics 2

Course aim

This course consolidates the concepts of mechatronics introduced in the course EEET3008 Mechatronics 1 and aims at raising the competency level in designing and implementing mechatronics systems.

Course content

Review of basic concepts; System design techniques applied to mechatronic systems: compatibility; sensitivity analysis. Modelling and simulation of mechatronic systems. System integration. Encoder interfacing and motion control. PID control and fuzzy logic. Machine vision systems: Supervisory and embedded machine vision; image processing and enhancement; colour image processing. Power electronics in mechatronic systems: ratings; protection; interfacing; efficiency; economics. Choice of power supply. Industrial robots: robot tools. Kinematics of robots. Kinetics. Autonomous mobile robots.

Textbook(s)

Bolton, W. 2011, Mechatronics, 5, Pearson Prentice Hall

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
EEET 3008	Mechatronics 1

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, OFFSHORE, KAPLAN HIGHER EDUCATION - SINGAPORE (INTENSIVE)
Offshore	20 hours x 1 week
INTERNAL, OFFSHORE, KAPLAN HIGHER EDUCATION - SINGAPORE
Offshore	20 hours x 1 week

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Essay, Examination, Project

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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