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POLITEKNIK IBRAHIM SULTAN

COURSE OUTLINE
Department: Mechanical Engineering Program: Diploma in Manufacturing Technology
Course Code: DJF5042
Course Name: Industrial Robotics Semester:4
Total Lecture Hours : 30Hours Academic Session : Dec 2016

Lecturer : Mohd Halim Bin Yakop

Telephone No : 07-2612488 (ext2053)

E-mail : mohdhalimyakop@gmail.com / halim@pis.edu.my

INDUSTRIAL ROBOTICS introduces to the robotic system which emphasize

Synopsis :
on industrial robot components such as actuators, robot sensors, robot end
effectors and control system. Topics also discuss on industrial robot
application including the advantages and disadvantages of using robots. The
course complete with an explanation of the robot classification, robot
programming operations, ANSI robotics safety standard and maintenance
process.

LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
Programme Learning Assessment
No Course Learning Outcomes
Outcome(s)addressed Methods

Quiz
Explain the application of industrial robot in Test
1 manufacturing process including robot PLO 2 End of Chapter
configurations and components. Case Study

Prepare the robot programming and

Quiz
maintenance operations that comply with the
2 PLO 1 Test
standard of industrial robotics safety
End of Chapter
requirements.

Demonstrate good communication skills in oral

presentation in a group, on the assigned topics
3 PLO 6 Case Study
within a stipulated time frame.
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POLITEKNIK IBRAHIM SULTAN
COURSE OUTLINE
Department: Mechanical Engineering Program: Diploma in Manufacturing Technology
Course Code: DJF5042
Course Name: Industrial Robotics Semester:4
Total Lecture Hours : 30Hours Academic Session : Dec 2016

STUDENT LEARNING TIME

Teaching and Learning Activities Student Learning Time (hours)
1. Lecture 30
2. Self-Learning Theory & Practical 38
3. Tutorial 0
4. Other assessment task 12
TOTAL 80

TEACHING METHODOLOGY
 Lecture
 Group Discussion
 Question and answer
 PowerPoint Presentation

TOPIC/CONTENT

Topic 1 : INTRODUCTION TO INDUSTRIAL ROBOTICS

This topic explains the definition of industrial robotics. It is also discuss on advantages and
disadvantages of using robot in manufacturing industries.

Topic 2 : ROBOT CLASSIFICATION AND COMPONENT SYSTEMS

This topic explains and identifies the classification, robot configurations and describes the
major components of robots.

Topic 3 : ROBOT ACTUATORS

This topic describes the general types of robot actuators and the comparison of actuating
system.

Topic 4: ROBOT END EFFECTORS

This topic describes the common types of end effectors used in robot system.

Topic 5 : ROBOT SENSORS

This topic describes the sensors used in basic robotic architectures.
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POLITEKNIK IBRAHIM SULTAN
COURSE OUTLINE
Department: Mechanical Engineering Program: Diploma in Manufacturing Technology
Course Code: DJF5042
Course Name: Industrial Robotics Semester:4
Total Lecture Hours : 30Hours Academic Session : Dec 2016

Topic 6 : ROBOT PROGRAMMING OPERATIONS AND INTERFACING

This topic describes the programming language, identifies factors that influence robot
operating characteristics and lists the functional of PLC components.

Topic 7 : ROBOT APPLICATIONS

This topic describes some of the most common robot applications in manufacturing and typical
material handling applications including costs associated in robot application.

Topic 8.0 : ROBOTIC SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE

This topic develops an understanding of the safety requirement and maintenance for industrial
robot.

GRADING
ASSESSMENT NUMBER PERCENTAGE

1. Quiz 3 15 %
2. Test 2 40 %
3. End-of-Chapter 2 30 %
4. Case Study 1 15 %

REFERENCES
Saeed B. Niku (2011). Introduction to Robotics: Analysis, Control, Applications. John Wiley & Sons Inc,
USA.

Appin Knowledge Solutions (2007). Robotics. Infinity Science Press LLC

Harry Colestock (2005). Industrial Robotics: Selection, Design and Maintenance. McGraw-Hill
Companises, Inc, USA.

James G. Keramas (1999). Robot Technology Fundamentals. Delmar Publishers, USA.

James L. Fuller (1999). Robotics, Introduction, Programming and Projects. Prentice Hall

Larry T. Ross, Stephen W. Fardo, James W. Masterson, Robert L. Towers (2010). Robotics: Theory
and Industrial Applications, 2nd edition. Goodheart Willcox Inc, USA.
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POLITEKNIK IBRAHIM SULTAN
COURSE OUTLINE
Department: Mechanical Engineering Program: Diploma in Manufacturing Technology
Course Code: DJF5042
Course Name: Industrial Robotics Semester:4
Total Lecture Hours : 30Hours Academic Session : Dec 2016