Industrial Robots and Systems (12059.1)
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | On-campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Science And Technology |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| Academic Program Area - Technology | Level 2 - Undergraduate Intermediate Unit | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
Students work with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), mobile robots, manipulators, and digital twins in a virtual warehouse environment based on actual industrial mobile manipulator robots. Through progressive project-based learning culminating in an Engineering Showcase Event, students develop practical skills in system integration and industrial automation.
The unit also examines economic and social implications of robotics in manufacturing including safety, sustainability, security and human centred manufacturing practices, preparing graduates with both technical expertise and contextual understanding for professional engineering practice in industrial robotics.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Analyse the history and evolution of industrial robotics systems in the context of manufacturing paradigms;
2. Apply and demonstrate comprehensive practical toolkits for the deployment of robots in varied manufacturing settings;
3. Implement underlying planning algorithms and techniques related to mobile robots and robot manipulators in an industrial context;
4. Critically analyse the potential economic and social implications including safety, sustainability, human factors and security of industrial robotic systems; and
5. Demonstrate and document industrial robotics solutions, through effective technical communication skills.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
Prerequisites
12056 Foundations of RoboticsCorequisites
None.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
None.| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 28 July 2025 | On-campus | Dr Maleen Jayasuriya |
| 2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 10 August 2026 | On-campus | Dr Damith Herath |
Required texts
Foundations of Robotics: A Multidisciplinary Approach with Python and ROS, by Damith Herath and David St-Onge (Eds). 2022 / 978-9811919824
Submission of assessment items
Special assessment requirements
| Grade |
Cumulative Mark |
| Pass |
Minimum 50% of combined weighted marks of all assessment items |
| Credit |
Minimum 65% of combined weighted marks of all assessment items |
| Distinction |
Minimum 75% of combined weighted marks of all assessment items |
| High Distinction |
Minimum 85% of combined weighted marks of all assessment items |
The unit convenor reserves the right to question students on any of their submitted work for moderation and academic integrity purposes.
Supplementary assessment
There will be no supplementary or deferred assessments.
Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.
Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.
UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).
UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.
Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.
Learner engagement
Expected Average Student Workload: * denotes an assessable item
| Lectures |
12x 2h |
= 24h |
| Laboratory classes |
12x 2h |
= 24h |
| Preparation (lectures, tutorials, computer labs, reading) |
12x 3h |
= 36h |
| * Lab Portfolios |
= 24h |
|
| * Industrial Robotics Integration Demo |
= 32h |
|
| * Project Report |
= 10h |
|
| Total |
= 150 hours |
Participation requirements
Your participation in both class (lecture, laboratory classes) and online activities will enhance your understanding of the unit content and therefore the quality of your assessment responses. Lack of participation may result in your inability to satisfactorily pass assessment items
Required IT skills
- Familiarity with Python programming language
- Familiarity with ROS1 (Robot Operating System version 1)
- Basic Linux laptop/computer (optional) is recommended for personal study
In-unit costs
Textbook (available as open access for free), (Optional) PC/Laptop with Linux for self/further study.
Work placement, internships or practicums
None
Additional information
Lab Safety: Students will be required to undergo a formal lab induction prior to starting any lab work.
In all cases of absence, sickness or personal problems, it is the student's responsibility to ensure that the unit convenor is informed. The minimum participation requirement must be met in order to pass the unit (regardless of supporting documentation).
It is important that students refer to the unit website (through UCLearn – UC's online learning environment) on a regular basis for any variations in the schedule and deadlines for the assessment tasks, which will be announced on the Unit Website. It is also the student's responsibility to ensure that they regularly check their UC email account, as electronic messages (whether via the unit's UCLearn site or directly) will be sent to this account.
The online discussion forum on the unit's UCLearn site is a very useful place for posting questions and students are strongly encouraged to make use of it.
