49274 Space Robotics
6cp; 3hpw; availability: all coursesRequisite(s): (120 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10061 Bachelor of Engineering Diploma Engineering Practice OR 120 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10066 Bachelor of Engineering Science OR 120 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10067 Bachelor of Engineering OR 120 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10062 Bachelor of Engineering Bachelor of Arts International Studies Diploma Engineering Practice OR 120 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10063 Bachelor of Engineering Bachelor of Arts International Studies OR 120 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10065 Bachelor of Engineering Bachelor of Business OR 120 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10068 Bachelor of Engineering Bachelor of Business Diploma Engineering Practice OR 120 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10073 Bachelor of Engineering Bachelor of Science OR 120 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10074 Bachelor of Engineering Bachelor of Science Diploma Engineering Practice OR 120 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10075 Bachelor of Engineering Bachelor of Medical Science OR 120 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10076 Bachelor of Engineering Bachelor of Medical Science Diploma Engineering Practice OR 120 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10078 Bachelor of Engineering Bachelor of Biotechnology OR 120 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10079 Bachelor of Engineering Bachelor of Biotechnology Diploma Engineering Practice OR 120 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C09067 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Diploma Professional Engineering Practice OR 120 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C09066 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) OR 120 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C09069 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Bachelor of Arts International Studies Diploma Professional Engineering Practice OR 120 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C09068 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Bachelor of Arts International Studies OR 120 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C09070 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Bachelor of Business OR 120 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C09071 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Bachelor of Business Diploma Professional Engineering Practice OR 120 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C09072 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Bachelor of Science OR 120 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C09073 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Bachelor of Science Diploma Professional Engineering Practice OR 120 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C09074 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Bachelor of Medical Science OR 120 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C09075 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Bachelor of Medical Science Diploma Professional Engineering Practice) AND (48430 Fundamentals of C Programming OR 48623 Mechatronics 2 OR 41012 Programming for Mechatronic Systems)
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses. See access conditions.
Postgraduate
Description
This subject presents a broad overview of the technologies associated with robotics for space environments and related applications of modern robotic systems. Major topics covered are sensing, mapping, navigation, path planning and coordination of robots in planetary and microgravity settings. The subject consists of a series of classes on robot fundamentals and case studies on practical robot systems. Material covered in classes are illustrated through laboratory assignments and a group project. The objective of the subject is to provide students with the essential skills necessary to be able to develop robotic systems for particular space applications and related broader contexts.
Typical availability
Spring session, City campus
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