Engineering School Rowan University Spring, 2004
MECHATRONICS
Spring Semester 2004
T 4:45pm – 6:00pm, W 10:50am – 12:05pm
Room 309, Rowan Hall
Objective: This course is to introduce the principle and application of integrated
electrical and mechanical systems. Robot system will be used as the
centerpiece for the course. Theoretical analysis of the robot kinematics and
dynamics will also be covered.
Instructor: Dr. Hong Zhang
Office: Room 133, Rowan Hall
Phone: (856) 256-5347
Email:
[email protected]Office Tuesday & Thursday 3:30pm-5:00pm, or by appointment
Hours: Walk-in for quick questions
Textbook: Mechatronics – Electronic Control Systems in Mechanical and Electrical
Engineering, 2nd Ed.
By W. Bolton.
References: Mechatronics
By Dan Necsulescu
Introduction to Robotics – Analysis, Systems, Applications
By Saeed B. Niku
Grading: Homework 15%
Quizzes 5%
Mini-paper & presentation 15%
Experiments 20%
Project 1 20%
Final Exam/Project 2 20%
Professional Conduct 5%
Total 100%
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Engineering School Rowan University Spring, 2004
COURSE POLICY
• Homework. Homework will generally be assigned at Thursday, and due at the
beginning of the class of the next Thursday. No credit will be given for late
assignments. Each homework should be submitted on Engineering paper or white
paper.
• Format. Your problem solutions should be neatly written up in a clear and logical
fashion. Use a straightedge for drawings, and box your answers as well as the
important steps whenever necessary. If I cannot read it, I will not give any grade
for the portion or even the whole problem.
• Collaboration. Collaboration is not permitted during exam, but encouraged for
homework, experiments and project.
• Experiment. You must have prepared the experiment before entering the lab. Always
follow the instruction and obey the safety rules. The report should be typeset and
printed on white paper.
• Make-up Exams. Make-up exams will not be given unless arrangements have been
made with the instructor prior to the exam date.
• Minipaper & Presentation. Mini-paper should be in either IEEE or ASME style. All
references should be included. Presentation should be prepared with PowerPoint.
• Professional Conduct. You are expected to maintain good professional conduct
throughout this course and in your interactions with your peers and the instructor.
It is also important in your future professional career to treat your colleagues and
fellow professionals with respect and consideration.
Examples of Good Professional Conduct:
Good Attendance and be on time
Pay attention
Be prepared for class (reading the text, reviewing notes)
Actively contribute to the group activities
Examples of Poor Professional Conduct:
Frequent absences or late arriving
Disruptive behavior in class (side conversations, etc.)
Not paying attention (reading newspaper, doze, etc.)
Being unprepared for class or experiment
Neglect your responsibilities in group activities
Not obeying safety rules in experiment
Engineering School Rowan University Spring, 2004
COURSE SCHEDULE
Week Topics Details
1 Introduction
1-3 Sensors Encoder, sonar, infrared, vision, Mini paper
etc. assigned
4-6 Actuator & Hydraulic actuator, motor, Project1 assigned
Transmission servo, gears, chains, etc Mini paper and
Presentation due
7-8 Microprocessor Computer structure, I/O, A/D, D/A, programming,
etc
9 Spring Break
10-12 Robot Kinematics* Coordinate system, Project 1 due
transformation, forward Project 2 assigned
kinematics, etc
13-14 Robot Motions* Jacobian, translation, and rotation, etc.
15 Project due, Final review
16 Final’s Week Final Exam!* Project 2 report due
*: Different requirement for the undergraduate students and the graduate students.
