ERT 3036 Advanced Robotics Trim 3 Session 2011/12
Dr. Wong Eng Kiong
[email protected] FET Building R4/007
Learning Outcomes ●
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LO1: Know the concepts of perception and control architecture and AI based robot control LO2: Model the mechanics of mobility and apply the algorithms used in navigation of mobile robot LO3: Understand the interaction between human and machine and the concept of human machine interfacing
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LO4: Apply robot concepts in different life aspects
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LO5: Undertake laboratory experiments for robot design
Syllabus ●
Ch 1. Perception and Reactive Behaviour
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Ch 2. Autonomous Robots
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Ch 3. Multi Robots Systems
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Ch 4. Human Robot Interactions
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Ch 5. Robot Applications
Assessment ●
Lab 1: 5%
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Lab 2: 5%
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Mid term test: 15% (Wk6, Wed, 18/4/12, 2pm)
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Assignment: 15% (Wk7, Fri, 27/4/12, 12noon)
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Final exam: 60%
Assignment ●
Group of 3
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Deliverables:
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1. 1 page summary (Wk4, Fri, 12noon)
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1. Review essay with recommendations (Wk7, Fri, 12noon) 2. Presentation (Wk 8, Mon, 4pm)
Assignment (15 marks) (group of 3) ●
Essay (7 marks) ●
Problem background
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Literature review
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Recommendation
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Bill of materials
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Presentation (5 marks)
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Peer Review (2 marks)
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Participation (1mark)
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Example: “Robotics, Education, and Sustainable Development” (use IEEExplore to search this paper)
Rubber plantation ● ●
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Rubber tree is a cash crop for Malaysia Natural rubber is particularly demanded for to make reliable tyres There is a lack of young people in this field (in agriculture industry in general)
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State the employment opportunities in the rubber tapping industry State the problems or difficulties as a rubber tapper Propose a robotic solution to make rubber tapping attractive enough for young people Select a module of the robotic system and get at least 3 recent papers (2010-2012) from IEEExplore on this topic Compared the techniques and justify why you select / follow a particular solution/method Write appropriate conclusions and abstract to promote your ideas
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Rubber_Plantation_in_Kanyakumari_District_ %28near_Pechiparai%29.JPG
Source: http://www.flickriver.com/photos/dws/7564161/
Some potential scopes / keywords ●
Stereo vision to cut the rubber tree
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Biped locomotion to move around the terrain
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Rain detection to collect latex
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Robotic arm for tapping tree and collect latex
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Behavioural robotic architecture
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Exoskeleton robot to assist rubber tapper
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1 Master, many slave robot systems
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Stability sensors
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IR camera vision system
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Security / self defense of the robot
Due dates ●
1 page list of papers and project scope: Wk4 Friday 12noon (6th Apr 12) th
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Written report: Wk 7 Friday 12noon (27 Apr 12)
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Presentation: Wk 8 Monday 4-6pm (30 th Apr 12)
Format of the essay ●
Abstract
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Introduction – scope of this essay
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Elaborate on the development in the field within your scope based on 2010 and 2011 papers Propose your implementation and justify your choice
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Conclusion
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Reference
Format of presentation ●
15-20 minutes presentation
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5 minutes Q&A from peers
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Peers evaluation
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The presentation is based on the essay but show the details of: ●
Design / Technical details
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Costing
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Element of sustainability?
