Basics of Robotics (3 cr)

Code: TSAR0510-3010

General information

Enrollment: 04.08.2025 - 21.08.2025
Registration for introductions has not started yet.

Timing: 20.10.2025 - 19.12.2025
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Number of ECTS credits allocated: 3 cr

Local portion: 3 cr

Mode of delivery: Face-to-face

Unit: School of Technology

Campus: Lutakko Campus

Teaching languages: English

Seats: 20 - 30

Degree programmes: Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering

Teachers: Samppa Alanen

Groups: TSA25VS
Sähkö- ja automaatiotekniikka (AMK), vaihto-opiskelu/Exchange studies; TAR23S1
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Automation and Robotics

Course: TSAR0510

Realization has 9 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 13 h 30 min.

Time	Topic	Location
Mon 20.10.2025 time 15:15 - 16:45 (1 h 30 min)	Basics of Robotics TSAR0510-3010	R35DP69 Automaatiolaboratorio PID
Mon 27.10.2025 time 15:15 - 16:45 (1 h 30 min)	Basics of Robotics TSAR0510-3010	R35DP69 Automaatiolaboratorio PID
Mon 03.11.2025 time 15:15 - 16:45 (1 h 30 min)	Basics of Robotics TSAR0510-3010	R35DP69 Automaatiolaboratorio PID
Mon 10.11.2025 time 15:15 - 16:45 (1 h 30 min)	Basics of Robotics TSAR0510-3010	R35DP69 Automaatiolaboratorio PID
Mon 17.11.2025 time 15:15 - 16:45 (1 h 30 min)	Basics of Robotics TSAR0510-3010	R35DP69 Automaatiolaboratorio PID
Mon 24.11.2025 time 15:15 - 16:45 (1 h 30 min)	Basics of Robotics TSAR0510-3010	R35DP69 Automaatiolaboratorio PID
Mon 01.12.2025 time 15:15 - 16:45 (1 h 30 min)	Basics of Robotics TSAR0510-3010	R35DP69 Automaatiolaboratorio PID
Mon 08.12.2025 time 15:15 - 16:45 (1 h 30 min)	Basics of Robotics TSAR0510-3010	R35DP69 Automaatiolaboratorio PID
Mon 15.12.2025 time 15:15 - 16:45 (1 h 30 min)	Basics of Robotics TSAR0510-3010	R35DP69 Automaatiolaboratorio PID

Changes to reservations may be possible.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Objective

Main objectives for this course are acquiring knowledge in fundamentals of robotics as well as application and hardware solutions. Studying in this course require knowledge in fundamentals of technology. This course enables further studies of the subject in other courses.

EUR-ACE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Student is familiar with basic robotics hardware solutions and programming environments in different fields of applications.

Content

Concepts and definitions in robotics
Robots in different fields of applications
Robot safety
Basic robot programming

Materials

Materials in the e-learning environment.

Teaching methods

- lectures
- independent study
- distance learning
- webinars
- small group learning
- exercises
- learning tasks
- seminars

Exam schedules

The possible date and method of the exam will be announced in the course opening.

Completion alternatives

The admission procedures are described in the degree rule and the study guide. The teacher of the course will give you more information on possible specific course practices.

Student workload

One credit (1 Cr) corresponds to an average of 27 hours of work.

- lectures 30h
- independent and group study and assignments 51h
Total 81h

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Sufficient (1): Student recognizes the basics and terminology, but has shortcomings in understanding the key issues.

Satisfactory (2): Student knows the basics and terminology, but has shortcomings in the application of key issues.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3): Student recognizes a wide range of robotics and knows different structures and applications.

Very good (4): Student knows the key subjects and is able to apply them in different implementations.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): Student masters key subjects and is able to apply them creatively.

Qualifications

Basic knowledge in the field of technology

Further information

The evaluation is based on the qualitative evaluation of the exam and exercises/assignments.