Unit Outline

This unit explores the principles and applications of robotics and intelligent systems in a variety of sectors. It provides you with the necessary information and programming abilities to traverse real-world robotics settings. You will receive remote practical experience creating and completing robotics tasks through hands-on remote learning activities. You will work on projects that apply theoretical principles to real implementations. This unit also focuses on effective and inventive problem-solving methodologies, developing your ability to apply programming skills to industry applications. A comprehensive project report will demonstrate your knowledge of robotics foundations, problem-solving talents, and programming expertise.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1	Describe the principles and applications of robotics and intelligent systems in various industries.
2	Demonstrate effective and innovative problem-solving approaches to technical problems.
3	Apply programming skills to robotics applications.

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Pre-requisite	ZAT113 Programming Principles
Anti-requisite (mutual excl)	ZAT206 ZAT216

Alterations as a result of student feedback

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	AT1: Robotics Report	Week 5	20 %	LO1, LO2
Assessment Task 2:	AT2: Scenario based robot programming tasks	Week 8	30 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 3:	AT3: Post Project Report, Demonstration and Presentation	Week 13	50 %	LO1, LO2, LO3

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: AT1: Robotics Report

Task Description:

In this assessment task you will thoroughly investigate and report on a selected robot. This requires examining the robot's specs, operations, and historical background to provide a detailed study of its strengths and weaknesses. Furthermore, you will consider the possible influence of the chosen robot on industry or society.

Task Length:

1000 words

Due Date:

Week 5

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Demonstrate understanding of the specifications, functions and historical background of a chosen robot.	LO1
2	Analyse a robots strengths' and shortcomings, including its possible influence on industry or society.	LO2
3	Communicate ideas and robotics information using academic convention and technical terminology.	LO1

Assessment Task 2: AT2: Scenario based robot programming tasks

Task Description:

In this scenario-based robot programming assessment task, you will demonstrate your problem-solving abilities by responding to difficulties presented in various scenarios. Your ability to produce well-organised and efficient code while fulfilling the required tasks in the defined conditions will be evaluated. In addition, this assessment considers your ability to modify the robot's programming to new settings, exhibiting flexibility in dealing with a variety of situations. Clear and simple documentation, including describing the reasoning behind your programming decisions and solutions, are critical components of this assessment.

Task Length:

5 programming tasks

Due Date:

Week 8

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Demonstrate effective problem-solving skills to address scenario-based challenges.	LO2
2	Writes well-organized and efficient code to complete tasks within specified situations.	LO3
3	Demonstrate capability to adjust a robot's programming to new conditions and situations.	LO3
4	Communicates the reasoning for programming decisions and solutions in written professional format.	LO1

Assessment Task 3: AT3: Post Project Report, Demonstration and Presentation

Task Description:

You will write a wrap up report. This will include: • What the project was, why you selected the project, how you implemented it, what happened, and key learnings
• Evidence of the process, e.g. programming, planning, problem-solving, research conducted, system or block diagrams.
• A reflection on the challenges and successes of the final project.
Following that, you will deliver a presentation on how your project works.

Task Length:

1000 words including images, charts, and graphs and a 15 minute oral presentation.

Due Date:

Week 13

Weight:

50 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Applies fundamental robotics knowledge to design and build a working robot within the limits stated.	LO3
2	Communicates the principles executed to complete a robotics project in a technical report format.	LO1
3	Presents evidence to validate decision making throughout a constrained environment robotics project.	LO2
4	Reflects on the problems and triumphs experienced throughout robot development, within the specified confined environment.	LO2

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Academic integrity

Academic integrity is about acting responsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information with other students and staff members.

In written work, you must correctly reference the work of others to maintain academic integrity. To find out the referencing style for this unit, see the assessment information in the MyLO site, or contact your teaching staff. For more detail about Academic Integrity, see Important Guidelines & Support.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Review of results and appeals

You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.