Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• Must be able to explain key concepts of networks, including communication protocols and reference models such as OSI and TCP/IP
• Must be able to explain key concept of operating systems, including how programmes communicate internally, access peripheral devices, and handle tasks
• Must have insight into real time aspects of computer software communicating with peripheral devices
• Must be able to explain the fundamentals of typical software systems (e.g. ERP and SCADA systems) found in manufacturing enterprises.
• Must be able to explain the general principles of compilers, parsers and wrappers
• Must be able to explain the general principles and use of PLC’s

Skills

• Must be able to identify relevant areas of focus, concepts and methods to assess and develop robot applications that involve networks, basic protocols and distributed systems
• Must be able to apply design tools such as compilers, parsers and wrappers
• Must be able to program and interface to a standard PLC

Competences

• Must be able to design and implement robotic systems that communicate via network(s)
• Must be able to integrate robotic systems with typical software systems (e.g. ERP, SCADA, PLC) found in a manufacturing enterprise

Type of instruction

See the general description of the types of instruction described in the introduction to Chapter 3.

Exam

Exams