Introduction to robotics

Course title

Code

F18L3W148

Study programme

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

Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering

Degree level (first, second, third cycle)

First cycle

Academic year / semester

5 / Winter

Number of ECTS credits

Teacher

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Prerequisites for enrolling in the course

Алгоритми и податочни структури

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Course objectives (competences)

Upon completion of this course, the student is expected to have knowledge of the principles of robot development and systems that include sensors and effectors. Students will become familiar with methods of programming robots that enable their control. Students will become familiar with the applications of robots in industry and society.

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Course content

Introduction to robotics. Sensors in robotics. Effectors in robotics. Kinematics and dynamics of robotic systems. Software systems for robot control. Learning in robots. Robots as intelligent agents. Robots in industry. Autonomous robots. Application of robots in society, manufacturing processes, and medicine.

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Learning methods

Lectures using presentations, interactive lectures, exercises (using equipment and software packages), teamwork, case studies, guest lectures, independent preparation and defense of a project assignment and a seminar paper.

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Total available time

6 ECTS x 30 hours = 180 hours

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Distribution of the available time

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

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Forms of teaching activities

15.1.	Lectures – theoretical teaching	30 hours
15.2.	Exercises (laboratory, auditory), seminars, team work	45 hours

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Other forms of activities

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

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Grading

17.1.	Tests	10 points
17.2.	Seminar paper / project (presentation: written and oral)	15 points
17.3.	Activity and participation	10 points
17.4.	Final exam	70 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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Requirements for signature and taking the final exam

Activities carried out

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Language of instruction

Macedonian/English

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Method of monitoring teaching quality

internal evaluation and survey mechanism

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Literature