Carleton University · MECH 4503

An Introduction to Robotics

Credits : 0.5 creditReference year : 2026-27

Description

History of robotics and typical applications. Robotic actuators and sensors. Kinematics of manipulators, inverse kinematics, differential relationships and the Jacobian. Manipulator dynamics. Trajectory generation and path planning. Robot control and performance evaluation. Force control and compliance. Applications in manufacturing and other industries.

Prerequisites

  • Prerequisite(s): ( MAAE 3500 or SYSC 4505 ) and MATH 3705 .

Conditions and arrangements

  • Prerequisite(s): ( MAAE 3500 or SYSC 4505 ) and MATH 3705 .
  • Lectures three hours a week.
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History of robotics and typical applications. Robotic actuators and sensors. Kinematics of manipulators, inverse kinematics, differential relationships and the Jacobian. Manipulator dynamics. Trajectory generation and path planning. Robot control and performance evaluation. Force control and compliance. Applications in manufacturing and other industries.

  • Prerequisite(s): ( MAAE 3500 or SYSC 4505 ) and MATH 3705 .
  • Lectures three hours a week.

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