Aims and Fit of Module

Intelligent robotics are essentially highly integrated intelligent mechatronics devices which consists of advanced components and components. A large part of core building blocks for an intelligent robotics system are mechatronics technology and components. This module provides a fundamental understanding in contemporary mechatronics including components, functionalities and operation methods.  This module also deploys practical or experiential lab sessions to enable students to learn through practice, etc. 

Learning outcomes

A	Demonstrate an understanding of physical laws of electromagnetism and mechanics applied to practical motors, transformers and actuators, and the behavior of common electrical devices, such as series and shunt dc motors, alternators, solenoids and transformers.
B	Identify and categorise common types of actuator in the robotics system.
C	Describe typical motor control methods, including traditional control (hard-wired electromagnetic relay control) and modern control (based on solid-state devices, e.g. a PLC).
D	Design simple motor control circuits, including both traditional control and modern control based circuits.
E	Demonstrate knowledge and skill of the actuator and related system programming 

Method of teaching and learning

The teaching philosophy of the module adopts the philosophy of Syntegrative Education. This has meant that the teaching delivery pattern, which follows more intensive block teaching, allows more meaningful contribution from industry partners. This philosophy is carried through also in terms of assessment, with reduction on the use of exams and increase in coursework, especially the use of problem-based assessment which is  project focused. The delivery pattern provides space in the semester for students to concentrate on completing the assessments. 
This module will be delivered through lectures, seminars, tutorials, and lab practice. Teaching will be conducted using problem-based learning, with problems, approaches, guided and unguided practices embedded in the sessions. General transferable skills are developed through the presentation of written reports.