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Programming for Robotics unit (ZAT123)

This unit will be offered subject to minimum enrolment numbers. A decision to continue or cancel the offering will be made no less than one week before classes are due to start. 

If you have enrolled and your enrolment will change as a result of this decision you will be contacted via your UTAS email and supported to find an alternate unit to complete your enrolment.

Introduction

This unit explores the principles and applications of robotics and intelligent systems in a variety of sectors. It provides you with the necessary information and programming abilities to traverse real-world robotics settings. You will receive remote practical experience creating and completing robotics tasks through hands-on remote learning activities. You will work on projects that apply theoretical principles to real implementations.

This unit also focuses on effective and inventive problem-solving methodologies, developing your ability to apply programming skills to industry applications. A comprehensive project report will demonstrate your knowledge of robotics foundations, problem-solving talents, and programming expertise.

Summary

Unit name Programming for Robotics
Unit code ZAT123
Credit points 12.5
College/School University College
Discipline Pathways
Coordinator Doctor Sudheer Kumar Battula
Available as an elective? Yes
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Introductory

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

  • Describe the principles and applications of robotics and intelligent systems in various industries.
  • Demonstrate effective and innovative problem-solving approaches to technical problems.
  • Apply programming skills to robotics applications.

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Concurrent Prerequisites

ZAT113 Programming Principles

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

ZAT206|ZAT216

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

Weekly 2 hr tutorials, online.

AssessmentRobotics Report (20%)|Scenario based robot programming tasks (30%)|Post Project Report, Demonstration and Presentation (50%)
TimetableView the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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