Subject

Modern trends in robotics

Course Title

Modern trends in robotics
Modern robotics trends

Code

F18L3S132

Study Programme

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Organizer of the study programme (unit, institute, department or division)

Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering

Degree level (first, second, third cycle)

First Cycle

Academic year / semester

8 / Summer

Number of ECTS credits

Teacher

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Prerequisites for enrolling in the course

Autonomous Robotics or Process Robotics or (Machine Learning and Fundamentals of Robotics)

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Objectives of the course programme (competences)

Students will be introduced to modern trends in robotics. They will be familiarized with contemporary techniques for modeling the environment in which robots are becoming a part of everyday life. Students will gain knowledge of current trends in robotics such as human–robot interaction, nanorobotics, biologically inspired robots at the genetic level, robotic manufacturing processes, robotics as an assistive technology, and other trends.

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Course content

Contemporary trends in robotics. Environment for modern robots. Perception and actions in the environment. Human-robot interaction. Nanoscale robots. Flexible robotic manufacturing processes. Intelligent robotics. Robots as assistive technologies. Learning and cognition. Emotional robotics. Collaborative multi-robot systems

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Learning methods

Lectures, exercises, independent work, project assignments, seminar papers

13.

Total available time

6 ECTS x 30 hours = 180 hours

14.

Distribution of available time

30 + 45 + 15 + 15 + 75 = 180 hours

15.

Forms of teaching activities

15.1.	Lectures - theoretical instruction	30 hours
15.2.	Exercises (laboratory, auditory), seminars, teamwork	45 hours

16.

Other forms of activities

16.1.	Project assignments	15 hours
16.2.	Independent assignments	15 hours
16.3.	Home study	75 hours

17.

Assessment method

17.1.	Tests	10 points
17.2.	Seminar paper / project (presentation: written and oral)	15 points
17.3.	Activities and learning	10 points
17.4.	Final exam	50 points

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Grading criteria (points / grade)

up to 50 points	5 (five) (F)
from 51 to 60 points	6 (six) (E)
from 61 to 70 points	7 (seven) (D)
from 71 to 80 points	8 (eight) (C)
from 81 to 90 points	9 (nine) (B)
from 91 to 100 points	10 (ten) (A)

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Requirement for obtaining a signature and taking the final exam

completion of activities 15.1 and 15.2

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Language of instruction

Macedonian and English

21.

Method for monitoring the quality of teaching

internal evaluation and survey mechanism

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Literature

22.1.	Required literature No. Author Title Publisher Year
22.2.	Additional literature No. Author Title Publisher Year