The course Robotics and its various applications it immerses you in a a fascinating universe where technology and innovation come together, transforming industries and redefining the future. The Robotics is booming, with a growing demand for labour, driven by advances in mobile, humanoid and space robotics. In this course, you will explore from the automation in the construction industry up to unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) y intelligent transport systems. You will acquire essential skills to cope with current and future challenges, comprising the planning of tasks and robot movements, and the operation of autonomous and intelligent robots. Taking part in this course puts you in a strong position at the cutting edge of technology, preparing you to become part of a constantly evolving sector that is changing the world.
Robotics and its Various Applications
Science and Technology
40 hours
Introduction
Objectives
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Understanding the history and evolution in mobile and humanoid robotics.
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Identify applications of robotics and automation in modern construction.
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Analysing progress and challenges in space robotics.
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Explore technologies and applications intelligent transport systems.
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Understanding the classification and how it works unmanned aerial vehicles (drones).
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Apply algorithms for task planning and movements in robots.
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Assess capabilities and issues of intelligent autonomous robots in various environments.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. MOBILE AND HUMANOID ROBOTICS
History of robotics
Mobile Robotics
Humanoid Robotics
TEACHING UNIT 2. ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATION IN CONSTRUCTION
The state of the art in robotic construction.
Software and IT technology in robotic construction
The future of robotics and automation in the construction industry.
TEACHING UNIT 3. SPACE ROBOTS
What is space robotics?
Problems in space robotics
Main areas of research
TEACHING UNIT 4. INTELLIGENT TRANSPORT SYSTEMS
What are Intelligent Transport Systems?
Related technologies
Applications
Intelligent transport technologies
TEACHING UNIT 5. UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES. DRONES
Aircraft Familiarisation (General)
Classification of RPAs
Airworthiness
Registration
Aircraft cell
Powertrain
On-board equipment
Aircraft control system
Control station instruments.
Security systems
TEACHING UNIT 6. PLANNING ROBOT TASKS AND MOVEMENTS
Concepts
Algorithms
TEACHING UNIT 7. INTELLIGENT AUTONOMOUS ROBOTS
Tasks you can carry out independently
Problems in autonomous robotics
TEACHING UNIT 8. PERSONAL AND ASSISTIVE ROBOTS
History
Domestic Robots in Science Fiction
Personal robots today
Market