Introduction to theoretical and applied mechatronics, design and operation of mechatronics systems; mechanical, electrical, electronic, and opto-electronic components; sensors and actuators including signal conditioning and power electronics; microcontrollers—fundamentals, programming, and interfacing; and feedback control. Includes structured and term projects in the design and development of proto-type integrated mechatronic systems.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing or advisor approval

This course presents the concepts, techniques, algorithms, and state-of-the-art approaches for mobile robots and robot manipulators covering modeling, control and simulation. The class will focus on direct and inverse kinematics problem, Denavit-Hartenberg representation, Euler and RPY angles, homogeneous transformations, Manipulator Jacobian, differential relationships, force and moment analysis, inverse Jacobian, trajectory generation and path planning. The final part will involve robot arm dynamics and PD and PID controllers for robotic manipulators, practical robotic system implementation aspects, limitations and constraints, and sensors and actuators. The students will practice these concepts using Matlab or an equivalent simulation environment.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing or advisor approval

The student who completes this course will gain a fundamental understanding of the principles underlying mathematics and numerical methods for dynamical systems, with particular reference to robotic systems. He/she will be able to use mathematical tools and computational methods for formulating and solving the modeling, estimation, planning, optimization, and control problems related to robotic systems. The course will employ real-world robotics examples throughout the introduction to and applications of mathematical, numerical and simulation approaches.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing or advisor approval

Introduction to, applications of, and hands-on experience with microcontrollers and single-board computers for embedded system applications. Specifically, gain familiarity with the fundamentals, anatomy, functionality, programming, interfacing, and protocols for the Arduino microcontroller, multi-core Propeller microcontroller, and single-board computer Raspberry Pi. Includes mini-projects and term projects in the design and development of proto-type integrated mechatronic systems.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing and ROB-GY 5103 or advisor approval

This course focuses on entrepreneurship and venture creation as key engines for wealth creation and successful business strategy in the modern, innovation-intensive, high-tech economy. The course deals with key issues such as:

1. assessing attractiveness of opportunities;
2. launching a new venture;
3. nurturing, growing and entrepreneurial venture;
4. obtaining the necessary financial, human and technology resources;
5. managing the transition from a small entrepreneurial firm to a large, sustainable, professionally managed but still entrepreneurial corporation; and
6. being an entrepreneur and promoting entrepreneurship in a large corporation.