Module overview
Modern robots are transforming manufacturing, healthcare, logistics and autonomous systems by performing increasingly complex physical tasks with speed, precision and adaptability. This module develops the theoretical understanding and practical skills needed to design, model and control robotic manipulators used in advanced engineering applications.
You will explore the principles of robotic manipulation, including manipulator design, forward and inverse kinematics, motion planning and vision-based feedback. Through a combination of theoretical study, simulation exercises and practical work with robotic platforms, you will develop programming, modelling and systems integration skills while learning how robots perceive and interact with their environment. Throughout the module, emphasis is placed on linking mathematical models with practical implementation to develop robust robotic solutions.
By the end of the module, you will be able to model, simulate and control robotic manipulation systems with confidence, equipping you with valuable skills for careers in robotics, automation, advanced manufacturing and intelligent systems engineering.