SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, COMPUTING & ENGINEERING
Module code
EG 7164
Module title
Automation and Robotics
Module leader
Dr Paola Falugi
Assignment tutor
Dr Abdulrahman Albar
Assignment title
EG 7164 Assessment (Automation and Robotics
Technical Report)
Assignment number
2
Weighting
50% of total Module Assessment
09/06/2025
Handout date
Submission date
14/08/2025
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Learning outcomes
assessed by this
assignment
Turnitin submission
Yes
Turnitin Grade Mark feedback Yes
requirement
used?
No
Moodle
Assignment Yes
Moodle
Assignment
submission used?
feedback used?
Other electronic system No
Are submissions / feedback Yes
used?
totally electronic?
Additional information
Submit as word/pdf file.
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EG7164 Automation and Robotics Coursework Brief – Individual
Technical Report
Key Dates
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Assignment Release Date: 09 June 2025
Proposal Submission: 23 June 2025
Progress Check-in (Draft sections): 14 July 2025
Final Report Submission: 14 August 2025
Overview
You are required to individually design and evaluate an industrial robot system tailored to a realworld application of your choice. Your proposed application must be approved by the assignment
tutor. The coursework is designed to simulate a professional engineering project, reflecting tasks you
might encounter in industry, such as concept development, modelling, performance testing, and
reporting.
This technical report is worth 50% of the overall module grade and must be submitted electronically
via Turnitin and Moodle.
Learning Objectives
This assignment assesses all six module learning outcomes, including:
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Conceptual understanding of industrial and mobile robotics
Application of control, kinematics, dynamics, and simulation tools
Critical evaluation of design trade-offs and practical constraints
Communication of technical content in a formal engineering report
Deliverables
Your final submission must include:
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A professional technical report (PDF or Word)
Any supporting simulation files (e.g., RoboDK Simulation files)
Labelled and referenced graphs, tables, and equations
Project Scope
You are to:
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Identify a real-world industrial application and define robot requirements
Design a suitable robotic system architecture
Analyse and simulate system performance
Evaluate trade-offs and suggest improvements
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Core Report Sections:
1. Executive Summary – A 1-page pitch to an engineering manager outlining the
application, solution, system highlights, performance, and cost snapshot.
2. Introduction & Problem Definition – Description of the selected application,
rationale, and goals.
3. System Design
o Robot configuration, workspace, and performance specs
o Kinematic and dynamic modelling (equations + simulation)
o Trajectory planning
o Actuator and sensor selection
o Safety considerations and compliance
4. Control System Design – Selection and implementation of motion control (PID,
adaptive control, etc.)
5. Simulation & Performance Analysis – Simulate robot behaviour under standard and
disturbed conditions. Present results graphically and interpret findings.
6. Cost Evaluation – Estimate cost including hardware, software, and operational tradeoffs.
7. Critical Review & Alternatives – Discuss potential improvements using automation
strategies or different robot types from academic or industrial sources.
8. Conclusion – Reflect on the effectiveness of your solution against defined objectives.
Tools and Resources
You are encouraged to use:
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RoboDK tools for simulation
SolidWorks/Fusion 360 for robot schematics, workspace or end effector designs.
Peer-reviewed literature, industrial inspired applications and ISO safety standard
Milestones
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Week 3 Proposal: Outline your selected application, type of robot, and key technical
features.
Week 6 Progress Check: Submit early kinematic model, block diagram, and part of
simulation setup for formative feedback.
Final Submission: Full report + simulation files
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Assessment Criteria (Total: 100 Marks)
The grading of the assignment will follow the evaluation table given below:
Section
Marks
Criteria
Format & Presentation
15
Clarity, professionalism, figure/table integration,
proper referencing
Executive Summary &
Introduction
20
Concise summary, clear objectives, context
Content Accuracy & Depth
20
Technical correctness and clarity in design and
analysis
Design & Control Analysis
25
Quality of modelling, control design, justification,
innovation
Conclusion & Reflection
10
Meets objectives, critical insights, relevance to realworld applications
Writing Style
10
Spelling, grammar, structure, formal tone
Total
100
Bonus (up to +5%) for exceptional innovation, advanced modelling, or integration of
standards.
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Marking Scheme
Student
Name/Number
Topic
Marking Scheme for
Technical Paper
mark for detail, then
award overall mark
for each section
1) Format
Is the report format
correct and
professional?
Are quantities properly
reported in tables and
figures?
Are the tables and
figures labeled
correctly and referred
to by name in the text?
1) Format Mark
Overall - comments
2)
Abst ra ct /Introducti
on
Is the most important
report information
highlighted in the
executive summary?
Does the introduction
describe a clear report
purpose?
2)
Abstract/Introduction
Mark Overall comments
3) Content
Clarity
Conciseness
Correctness
3) Content Mark
Overall - comments
4) Automation and
Robot Design
Design specification
Design Process
Performance
4) Design Mark
Overall - comments
5) Conclusions and
discussion
Marker Name
Dr Abdulrahman
Albar
1=poor
5=best
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Format Mark
/15
mode average
Introduction Mark
/20
mode average
Content Mark
/20
mode average
Control Design
Mark
/25
mode average
5
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5
Reflection on Aims
and Objectives
How the designed
industrial system met
the design criteria
5) Conclusions Mark
Overall - comments
6) Writing Style:
Is the report carefully
proofread (minimal
errors in spelling,
grammar, punctuation,
etc.)?
Is the writing concise
and tone formal?
6) Writing Style
Overall - comments
Conclusions Mark
/10
mode average
Writing Style
Mark
/10
mode average
Add the marks for
each section together
to mark out of 100.
/100
Submission Instructions
Submit the following via Moodle and Turnitin:
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Final report in PDF or Word format
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All simulation source files in an accessible format
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Make sure the file naming follows the following structure:
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Final Report - “Student ID_Report”
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Simulation files - “ Student ID_Simulation”
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E.g. Student ID: 1234567, for report file name should be - “1234567_report.docx”
Failure to submit simulations will result in a deduction from the technical evaluation score.
If you require further clarification, contact your assignment tutor or module leader.
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