Engineering and design

Industrial Automation and Mechatronics

Module code: H7121
Level 5
15 credits in spring semester
Teaching method: Laboratory, Lecture, Workshop
Assessment modes: Coursework

On this module, you'll gain the knowledge and understanding of key mechatronic concepts such as mechanics, electronics and informatics.

It focuses on industrial applications, with hands-on lab sessions using industrial-grade equipment. The sessions cover logic control programming using Programmable Logical Controllers (PLCs), programming of an industrial robotic arm, and implementation of machine vision for defect detection.

You will also apply engineering practice including communication and interpretation of technical information using standard diagrams and symbols, general safety considerations when operating with/around robotic/mechatronics equipment, as well as quality management standards.

Module learning outcomes

• Demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of the key aspects (sensing, actuation, programming and communications) of industrial automation mechatronics systems and their integration.
• Design various mechatronics subsystems, in order to form fully automated systems, outside the context in which they were first studied.
• Demonstrate ability to apply engineering practice to tackle and solve industrial automation problems using mechatronics principles.
• Demonstrate a systematic understanding of technical information and circuit diagrams of mechatronic subsystems and components.