Hobart
Introduction
In this unit, students will explore a case study involving automation of an industrial process using Industry 4.0 technologies. Students will explore the economic benefits of using internet of things (IoT) devices for automation and process control as well as condition and reliability monitoring.
Summary 2021
Unit name | Advanced Robotics and Automation |
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Unit code | ENG724 |
Credit points | 12.5 |
Faculty/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Engineering |
Discipline | Engineering |
Coordinator | Alan Henderson |
Available as student elective? | No |
Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
1. Assess the economic feasibility of implementing an automated manufacturing process.
2 Investigate an application of condition monitoring and reliability in process control
3. Assess an existing application of robotics in industrial automation.
4. Program an IoT device to perform a specific task.
Fees
Requisites
Prerequisites
ENG718
Teaching
Teaching Pattern | School of Engineering to advise |
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Assessment | Report 20% Demonstration 30% Data analysis 20% Case study 30% |
Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
Required | None |
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