Course content

This course will give you an introduction to robotics.?You will learn about the mechanical structure of robots, the spatial description of robots and transformations. The course also deals with kinematic and inverse kinematic equations for various robot systems, simple control techniques and control of robot systems, as well as the application areas of robot technology. You will also complete laboratory exercises to learn how to program simple robot controls.

Learning outcome

After taking IN3140:

  • you'll have knowledge of different areas of application for robot systems and how they are structured.
  • you'll master the mathematics involved in kinematics, dynamics and control of simple robot systems.
  • you can select a robot configuration according to application, and create an operating system for simple robot systems
  • you'll have an understanding of the importance of robots in society

Admission to the course

Students who are admitted to study programmes at UiO must each semester register which courses and exams they wish to sign up for?in Studentweb.

Special admission requirements

In addition to fulfilling the?Higher Education Entrance Qualification, applicants have to meet the following special admission requirements:

  • Mathematics R1 (or Mathematics S1 and S2) + R2

And in addition one of these:

  • Physics (1+2)

  • Chemistry (1+2)

  • Biology (1+2)

  • Information technology (1+2)

  • Geosciences (1+2)

  • Technology and theories of research (1+2)

The special admission requirements may also be covered by?equivalent studies from Norwegian upper secondary school or by other equivalent studies?(in Norwegian).

The course is based on knowledge of mechanics corresponding to Physics-1 and -2 from Norwegian upper secondary school (videreg?ende skole), and you ought to have knowledge of at least onme high-level programming language as well as some experience with linear algebra (matrix calculation) and partial differential equations. Examples of courses it would be advantageous to take prior are MAT1110 – Calculus and Linear Algebra, IN1080 – Mechatronics, and IN1000 – Introduction to Object-oriented Programming.

Overlapping courses

Teaching

2 hours of lectures per week and possibility of 2 hours of problem solving per week.

Completion of mandatory assignments is required.?Read more about requirements for submission of assignments, group work and legal cooperation under guidelines for mandatory assignments.

Examination

4 hours final written digital exam.?All mandatory assignments must be approved before you can take the exam.

It will also be counted as one of?your three?attempts to sit the exam for this course, if you sit the exam for one of the following courses: INF3480 – Introduction to robotics (continued), INF4380 – Introduction to robotics (continued), IN4140 – Introduction to Robotics

Examination support material

It is permitted to use the textbook Robot Modeling and Control, Mark W. Spong, Seth Hutchinson, M. Vidyasagar, 2005/2020. Wiley; Formelsamling, Rottman and?approved calculator.

Grading scale

Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F?is a fail. Read more about?the grading system.

Resit an examination

Students who can document a valid reason for absence from the regular examination are?offered a postponed examination at the beginning of the next semester.

Re-scheduled examinations are not offered to students who withdraw during, or did not pass the original examination.

More about examinations at UiO

You will find further guides and resources at the web page on examinations at UiO.

Last updated from FS (Common Student System) Nov. 5, 2024 3:15:25 PM

Facts about this course

Level
Bachelor
Credits
10
Teaching
Spring
Examination
Spring
Teaching language
Norwegian (English on request)

Contact

Department of Informatics