MENG 385 — ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATION and ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATION LAB
Learning Objectives & Matches
6. Calculate the transfer function and other operational parameters for the three positional feedback devices: potentiometer, optical encoders and resolvers.
Design electro-optical sensing or imaging systems.
Operate optical systems to capture dynamic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) images, such as functional brain imaging, real-time organ motion tracking, or musculoskeletal anatomy and trajectory visualization.
Research, select, or apply sensors, communication technologies, or control devices for motion control, position sensing, pressure sensing, or electronic communication.
Measure visual, auditory, or somatosensory evoked potentials (EPs) to determine responses to stimuli.
Develop new analytical techniques or sensor systems.
Design, integrate, or test photonics systems or components.
Determine commercial, industrial, scientific, or other uses for electro-optical applications or devices.
Calculate corrections for refractive errors.
Determine voices, instruments, harmonic structures, rhythms, tempos, and tone balances required to achieve the effects desired in a musical composition.
Control coolant systems.
11. Classify sensors into either discrete or analog and contact and non-contact categories.
Process or interpret signals or sensor data.
Research, select, or apply sensors, communication technologies, or control devices for motion control, position sensing, pressure sensing, or electronic communication.
Design sensing, measuring, and recording devices, and other instrumentation used to study plant or animal life.
Observe and respond to wayside and cab signals, including color light signals, position signals, torpedoes, flags, and hot box detectors.
Design electro-optical sensing or imaging systems.
Observe conveyor operations and monitor lights, dials, and gauges to maintain specified operating levels and to detect equipment malfunctions.
Develop new analytical techniques or sensor systems.
Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs.
Direct all activity associated with implementation, operation, or enhancement of remote sensing hardware or software.
Observe gauges, meters, and control panels to obtain information about equipment temperatures and pressures, or the speed of feeders or conveyors.
13. Understand the operation of noncontact sensors (proximity and photoelectric sensors).
Process or interpret signals or sensor data.
Research, select, or apply sensors, communication technologies, or control devices for motion control, position sensing, pressure sensing, or electronic communication.
Direct all activity associated with implementation, operation, or enhancement of remote sensing hardware or software.
Estimate or measure light levels, distances, and numbers of exposures needed, using measuring devices and formulas.
Develop new analytical techniques or sensor systems.
Design sensing, measuring, and recording devices, and other instrumentation used to study plant or animal life.
Assist scientists or engineers in the conduct of photonic experiments.
Control, monitor, or operate equipment that regulates or distributes electricity or steam, using data obtained from instruments or computers.
Test and repair circuits and sensors, following wiring and system specifications.
Select, calibrate, or operate equipment used in the non-destructive testing of products or materials.