LEARNING OUTCOMES

This course presents the overview of the design process-specification, conceptual design, product design. The students will learn basic principles of industrial robot design.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

Understanding the relation between use, function and design, starting from simple items and scaling up to robotic systems. Understanding the steps in engineering design of mechanical and mechatronic devices: components and systems; the scope for the student is to become able to manage a design process and to be part of the staff involved: not to be become a designer themselves but to collaborate with designers. Get skills in geometric modelling, adding of functional information, run of structural and multibody simulations using SW for computer aided engineering (CREO of PTC is currently adopted). Develop a design case through the course up to 3D printing and presentation and communication of the process and results.

PREREQUISITES

None

TEACHING METHODS

Lectures and classes. Telcos. Class work. Lab work. Home work.

The classwork consists in a simple mechanical system developed to physical model: the 30% continuous assessment consists in ranking this model vs functions and tasks assigned

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

Mechanical and mechatronic engineering design

Steps of a design process

Definition of the architecture and analysis wrt task and function

Conceptualization and embodiment

3D geometric modelling

Functionalization of the model: dynamic and structural information

Run of simulations: method and practice

3D printing: preparation of models and print; adjustment for assembly