Mechatronics Engineering Master of Science
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Graduate Education Institute
Programme of Mechatronics Engineering Master of Science
Course Details
Graduate Education Institute
Programme of Mechatronics Engineering Master of Science
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81811122 | Advanced Robotics | 2025 | Autumn | 1 | 3+0+0 | 3 | 7,5 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Master's (Second Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 7 / QF-EHEA: Level 2 / EQF-LLL: Level 7) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | Exam |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | There are no prerequisites. |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Asst. Prof. Emre OFLAZ |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asst. Prof. Emre OFLAZ | A-228 | [email protected] | 7307 | Monday 14:00-16:00 |
Course Content
Fundamentals of robotics and types of robots. Transformation matrices. Homogeneous transformations. Forward kinematics. Inverse kinematics. Jacobian matrix. Newton-Euler formulation. Lagrange formulation. Trajectory planning. Sensors and actuators. Control methods. Industrial automation. Autonomous vehicles. Mobile robots.
Objectives of the Course
The course aims to provide graduate students with a foundation in the mechanics of robotic manipulators. It introduces approaches to forward and inverse kinematic analysis. The dynamic analysis and control of manipulators are also covered.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P3 | Temel bilimlerin ve teknolojinin güncel durumuna göre yenilikçi çözümler önerebilmeli | 3 |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Mechanics of Robotics Mechanics |
| 2 | Rotation matrices |
| 3 | Homogeneous transformations |
| 4 | Manipulator kinematics |
| 5 | Manipulator kinematics |
| 6 | Inverse kinematics of a manipulator |
| 7 | Inverse kinematics of a manipulator |
| 8 | Jacobian, Analysis of Kinetic and Static Forces |
| 9 | Manipulator dynamics |
| 10 | Manipulator dynamics |
| 11 | Route and Trajectory Planning |
| 12 | Linear Control of Manipulators |
| 13 | Nonlinear control of a manipulator |
| 14 | Force Control of Manipulators |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | J.J. Craig, Introduction to Robotics: Mechanics and Control, 3rd ed., Prentice Hall, 2004. |
| M.W. Spong, S. Hutchinson, M. Vidyasagar, Robot Modeling and Control, Wiley, 2005. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 | 40 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 50 | 50 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 230 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 7,67 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 8 | ||