OVERVIEW

Recall of the basics of mechanical engineering design. Introduction to methods and tools used in the design of robotic systems.The course will focus on the learning of a 3D modelling and computer aided engineering sw tool, CREO of PTC. Examples. Development of a design case during the course.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The purpose of the teaching unit is to introduce the design process, including specification, conceptual design, and product design, and to provide students with the 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

Students who hold valid certificates relating to Specific Learning Difficulties (SLD), disabilities or other educational needs are invited to contact the lecturer and the school’s disability liaison officer at the start of the course to agree on any teaching arrangements which, whilst respecting the course objectives, take into account individual learning styles.

The contact details for the university’s disability liaison officer are available at the following link: https://unige.it/commissioni/comitatoperlinclusionedeglistudenticondisabilita.

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

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

+ Springer Handbook of Engineering Systems Design. Anja Maier, Josef Oehmen, Pieter E. Vermaas.

+ Springer Handbook of Mechanical Engineering. Karl-Heinrich Grote, Hamid Hefazi.

+ Shigley's Mechanical Engineering Design. Richard Budynas, Keith Nisbett. McGraw-Hill Higher Education

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

MATTEO ZOPPI (President)

RENATO UGO RAFFAELE ZACCARIA

PERLA MAIOLINO (President Substitute)

LESSONS

LESSONS START

https://easyacademy.unige.it/portalestudenti/index.php?view=easycourse&_lang=it&include=corso

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

In two parts:

+ written: modelling of an item using the SW for 3D modelling thaught in the course: this is then discussed and evaluated as first part of the exam

+ oral: presentation of the classwork developed during the semester: discussion and questions. The classwork is common to more students in a group: this is taken into account and the focus is on questions answered by the student

ASSESSMENT METHODS

Continuous assessment during the semester: 30%

Assessent of performance at the interview: 70%

FURTHER INFORMATION

Students with valid certifications for Specific Learning Disorders (SLD) may request accommodations for exams at least 7 days prior to the exam date by filling out the “accommodation request form” (available via online services at https://modulionline.unige.it/richiesta-adattamenti# no-back), which will be automatically forwarded by the system to the instructor in charge of the course and to the faculty liaison for students with disabilities and SLDs in their School/Department.

The student will receive a copy of their request.