Understanding Robots and Control Systems

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE 2024
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Not available
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

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Unit Learning Outcomes

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1. — Be able to analyse the effectiveness of different types of robotic devices and how they are used to complete routine tasks.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1.

    Compare and contrast different types of robotic devices, explaining their uses.

  • 1.2.

    Explain how different sensors are used to control a robot.

  • 1.3.

    Analyse the strengths and weaknesses of using a robot to complete routine tasks:


    • in the home
    • in manufacturing industry
    • in medical applications
    • in agricultural environments.
2. — Understand legal and ethical issues related to the use of robots.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1.

    Identify legislation and guidance which is relevant to the development and use of robots and control systems.

  • 2.2.

    Discuss ethical issues which should be considered in the development and use of robots and control systems.

3. — Understand how to design and create a robot and control system.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1.

    Describe equipment required to create a robot and control system.

  • 3.2.

    Discuss design tools which can be used to design a robot and control system.

  • 3.3.

    Explain the importance of creating a test plan for the robot and control system.