Question 7 (25 marks)

Recent developments in robotics and related technologies such as artificial intelligence,

computer vision, internet of things and 5G communication have strongly motivated robot

applications. In Singapore, the commercialised applications and the pilot projects are

transforming the economy and improving lives. The nation's interest in robotics is part of its

effort to become a knowledge-based, innovative, and smart nation. The local aerospace

companies are aggressively looking for robotics and automation engineers to seize new growth

opportunities in digital services, autonomous technologies and sustainability [1]. Various

robotics technologies are being adopted and developed in the aerospace industry to enhance its

competitiveness as a global aircraft MRO provider. A common trend is to develop new

technologies in a robot arm platform to increase automation [2].

In addition to the traditional applications of robot arms, several recent examples of the robot

applications in the industry and society are

Drone for air delivery [3, 4]

• Drone for aircraft inspection [5]

• Drone for building inspection [6]

• Autonomous vehicle for last-mile delivery [7,8]

• Autonomous vehicle for surveillance [9]

• Self-driving vehicle for urban transportation [10, 11, 12]

• Indoor mobile robot for service [13]

• Quadruped robot for surveillance and service [14. 15]

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Robot arm for coffee maker [16, 17]

Unmanned cashless store powered by AI and robotics [18]

Robot arm equipped with payload for aircraft engine inspection [19]

Quadruped robot for surveillance [20]

Quadruped robot for MRT train inspection [21]

Robotics will profoundly reshape our society in the years ahead. With the development of new

technologies, novel robotic systems will assist human beings, typically by performing a job

that is dirty, tedious, distant, dangerous or repetitive. In this open-ended question, you are

required to apply the knowledge from EAS401, literature review, and your working experience

to study technical aspects in the development of a robotic system for an industrial or social

application. This system can be related to your job roles, daily life, a

start-up plan, or a personal interest. It can be your motivation to contribute to society.

In this question, you are required to present a proposal to design the robotic system. In TMA02,

you will be further required to present some thoughts on how you can take advantage of Webots

to develop a prototype of your proposal.

The requirements of this question are listed below:

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Identify the robotic system and the targeted application for your study. Present a title

(topic) to indicate your proposed system and targeted application. The length of title

should be within 30 words, for example, Development of a Robotic System for Aircraft/nIn this question, you are required to present a proposal to design the robotic system. In TMA02,

you will be further required to present some thoughts on how you can take advantage of Webots

to develop a prototype of your proposal.

The requirements of this question are listed below:

•

Identify the robotic system and the targeted application for your study. Present a title

(topic) to indicate your proposed system and targeted application. The length of title

should be within 30 words, for example, Development of a Robotic System for Aircraft

SINGAPORE UNIVERSITY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES (SUSS)

EAS401

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Tutor-Marked Assignment 01

Engine Inspection in Maintenance, Proposal of an Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) for

Autonomous Flight in Building Façade Inspection.

• Conduct a literature review to examine emerging robotics technologies and application

cases related to your study, present a design by word description and schematic

illustrations, appraise the technologies employed to develop the robotic system.

• A typical robotic system consists of kinematic mechanism, actuation system, perception

system, computing system, communication system, power supply system, computing

codes including control algorithms, and payload. Your design should consider the

essential parts of the system.

• In your presentation, you can assume background of targeted readers, e.g., a senior

management team in your company, a government funding agency, an investor from

venture capital, or your course lecturer.

• Limit the maximum length of this section to 1500 words.

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You are required to cite the references in your study. Direct adoption of contents from

an open resource or an Al generative resource is strictly prohibited.