See the Co-op web page for more information. Automation Fundamentals 60 hours 2 credits This course is composed of theory and practical assignments which investigate robot architectures, tooling design, fixture design and workcell design. Process planning and economic justification of automation is also investigated. This course is composed of theory and practical assignments which investigate the interpretation of standard mechanical and electrical blue-prints. The emphasis will be on the installation of work-cells.
Practical assignments deal with precision measurement and metal working.
Fluid Mechanics 90 hours 3 credits This course is composed of theory and practical assignments which investigate methods of actuating automated systems. Subjects include an introduction to pneumatics and hydraulics. Students will be required to design a cylindrical co- ordinate robot to be interfaced to a single board computer as the final project of this course. Mechanical linkages, statics and dynamics are also investigated. Tactile and non-tactile sensors and interfacing is also investigated.