Applied Robotics

Degree programme Mechatronics
Subject area Engineering Technology
Type of degree Master full-time
Type of course unit (compulsory, optional) Compulsory optional
Course unit code 024612030301
Teaching units 60
Year of study 2025
Name of lecturer(s) Matthias PLONER, Ralph HOCH, Robert AMANN
Requirements and Prerequisites

Robotics and Control

Course content

This course deals with following topics in robotics:

  • robot kinematics and dynamics
  • robot simulation
  • 3D image processing.

Expected results are defined, concepts developed and implemented in the automation laboratory working off a complete development process.

Learning outcomes

Objectives of this course are gaining knowledge of methods, simulation techniques and tools for solving complex tasks in robotics as well as acquiring competence to apply theoretical knowledge in advanced topics to assignments in the field of robotics and 3D image processing.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Seminar and laboratory

Assessment methods and criteria

Exam (40%, must be passed) and

Project (60%, must be passed).

For a positive grade, a minimum of 50% of the possible points must be achieved in each part of the examination.

Comment

Not applicable

Recommended or required reading
  • Craig, John J. (2018): Introduction to Robotics: Mechanics and Control. London: Pearson/Prentice Hall.
  • Gonzalez, Rafael C.; Woods, Richard E. (2018): Digital Image Processing. 4th edition. New York: Pearson.
  • Hartley, Richard; Zisserman, Andrew (2003): Multiple View Geometry in Computer Vision. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face, distance learning)

Face-to-face