| Code | MTM207 |
| Name | Theoretical Mechanics (in robotic systems) |
| Status | Compulsory/Courses of Limited Choice |
| Level and type | Undergraduate Studies, Academic |
| Field of study | Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Machine Building |
| Faculty | |
| Academic staff | Jānis Vība, Oļegs Jakovļevs, Bruno Grasmanis |
| Credit points | 3.0 (4.5 ECTS) |
| Parts | 1 |
| Annotation |
During the course there are viewed the following topics: reduction of forces and equilibrium equations in statics; slip, rolling and rotational friction; center of gravity and moments of inertia; kinematics and dynamics of a point; different motion types of object, like compound motion and it's dynamics; theorems of dynamics - rigid body dynamics, kinetostatics, balancing and gyros.. |
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Goals and objectives of the course in terms of competences and skills |
Objective is to provide theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed for robot systems motor unit analysis and synthesis. |
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Learning outcomes and assessment |
Able to reduce forces in multi-dimensional space and to describe the equilibrium - Homework and examination questions according to topic
Able to identify and describe the relevant body friction forces - Homework and examination questions according to topic Able to describe and analyze the body's center of gravity motion and inertia - Homework and examination questions according to topic Able to describe and analyze compound body movement - Homework and examination questions according to topic Able to describe and analyze the compound mechanical system statics and dynamics - Homework and examination questions according to topic |
| Course prerequisites | Mathematics |