Course title
B00150003
Advanced Mechanical Engineering 1 (Intelligent Machinery)

NAGASAWA Sumito

HIROSE Toshiya
Course description
Robotics is a multidisciplinary field based on mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and software engineering. Therefore, to conduct research in the field of robotics, a broad knowledge of these areas is necessary. This course explains topics related to robotics in each of these fields, allowing students to learn how the technologies in each area are interconnected. Students will also learn about the actual construction of robots and gain an understanding of the fundamentals of the latest topic, robot middleware. Through individual assignments and group work, they will deepen their understanding and learn the basics of robot design methods.
Purpose of class
Understand the introductory concepts of the three fundamental engineering disciplines comprising mechanical functional engineering, namely mechanical engineering, electronic engineering, and software engineering. Gain an understanding of the basic structure, control circuits, and control program of robots. Engage in group work on the theme of robot middleware exercises, fostering communication within the team.
Goals and objectives
  1. Understand the introductory concepts of the three fundamental engineering disciplines comprising mechanical functional engineering: mechanical engineering, electronic engineering, and software engineering.

    Understand system development methods and their essential thinking methods.
  2. Understand the basic structure of robots, control circuits, and control programs.
  3. Work collaboratively in teams, engaging in communication, and conducting practical tasks based on the theme of robot middleware exercises.
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

Report 1 Report 2 Group work report Total.
1. 30% 30%
2. 30% 30%
3. 40% 40%
Total. 30% 30% 40% -
Evaluation method and criteria
The assessment will be as follows: Report 1 on the fundamentals of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and software engineering will account for 30%, Report 2 on the basic structure of robots will account for 30%, and the group work report will account for 40% of the final grade. A passing grade requires a score of 60 or higher.

Attaining a score of 60 means demonstrating an understanding of the fundamentals of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and software engineering, as well as being able to comprehend and explain the basic structure of robots and demonstrate a grasp of the basics of robot middleware, enabling the execution of fundamental tasks.
Language
Japanese(English accepted)
Class schedule

Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1. What is a mechanical function?
・ Lecture method (lecture method, evaluation method)
・ Boxer robot: Basic characterization, function expansion competition
・ Documentation ・ Transmission
・ Transmission of boxer robot Transmission of gearbox
Group Meeting 60minutes
Build up the gearbox 60minutes
2. Three basic engineerings that make up mechanical functional engineering
・ Explanation of boxer robot function expansion competition
・ Production of boxer robot 2: Assembly of main body 1
Build up controller and robot legs 60minutes
Completion of system proposal document 120minutes
3. Mechanical engineering
・ Robot center of gravity, link mechanism, walking characteristics
・ Machine elements: screws, nuts, washers, shafts (, lubrication)
・ Production of boxer robot 3: Assembly of main body 2
Completion of robot assembling 120minutes
Review of machine elements 60minutes
Completion of system basic design document 120minutes
4. Boxer robot basic characterization
■ Time measurement of straight course
■ Square course lap time measurement
■ Measurement of work rate by pulling weight
■ Climbing time measurement
■ Slalom course time measurement
Make a basic characterization report 160minutes
5. Electronics
・ Function expansion work for boxer robots 1
Survey on various sensors 60minutes
Completion of system development plan document 120minutes
6. Software engineering
・ Function expansion work for boxer robots 2
Survey on the programming 60minutes
7. Boxer robot function expansion competition Make an evaluation document 180minutes
Completion of system evaluation report 120minutes
8. Robot software engineering 1

How to use embedded processors
Review the development environment and usage procedures for embedded processors. 190minutes
9. Robotics Software Engineering 2:

Interrupts and Real-time Processing
Reviewing Interrupts and Real-time Processing. 190minutes
10. Example of Robot Configurations 1:

Example of a Wheeled Mobile Robot

Example of a Manipulator
Reviewing the degrees of freedom and design of mobile robots and manipulators. 190minutes
11. Example of Robot Configurations 2:

Example of a Quadruped Robot

Example of a Bipedal Walking Robot
Reviewing control methods for structures with multiple degrees of freedom. 190minutes
12. Robot Control 1:

Kinematics and Inverse Kinematics

Dynamics and Inverse Dynamics

Optimal Control and Robust Control
Review of Kinematics and Dynamics. 190minutes
13. Robot Control 2:

Middleware
Networks
Reviewing Robot Middleware. 190minutes
14. Group Work: Final Presentation Create and submit a report on the results of the group work exercise. 190minutes
Total. - - 2630minutes
Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.
ways of feedback specific contents about "Other"
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Textbooks and reference materials
Check the handouts.
Prerequisites
Review the high school range of mechanics, electrical / electronics, and informatics.
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Questions will be accepted after the lecture.
Regionally-oriented
Non-regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
  • Course that cultivates a basic interpersonal skills
  • Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
Active-learning course
Most classes are interactive
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable
N/A Not applicable
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 4.QUALITY EDUCATION
  • 9.INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
  • 12.RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION & PRODUCTION
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