MEC 206 - Robotics - Robot Design and Construction

4 Total Credits
This course introduces students to the design and construction process of a compact 6-axis robotic arm. Students will build and program a robot to perform basic navigation under digital control, incorporating various sensor inputs, feedback and control techniques. Servo and stepper-motor technology, encoders, and end effector design are covered, as well as the basic engineering challenges faced by robot designers. Students will gain hands-on practical knowledge of the electronic and physical structure of this workhorse of industrial robots.