ELEC 5670 Sensors and Actuators

Selection, integration, and calibration of devices for automated robotic systems.

Course overview

This course explores the hardware behind automated robotic systems. You will learn how to choose the right sensors and actuators for a given task, integrate them into a control loop, and calibrate them for precision. The focus is on practical application, signal conditioning, and troubleshooting in industrial settings.

Building on concepts from robotics kinematics, you will work with a variety of devices including encoders, accelerometers, pressure sensors, and servo motors. Labs involve wiring, calibration routines, and data validation.

Who takes this course

• Automation & Robotics

Credits: 3 · Hours: 45

Prerequisites

• ELEC 5260 Robotics Kinematics

Learning outcomes

• Select appropriate sensors and actuators for specific robotic applications.
• Interface sensor outputs with control systems and microcontrollers.
• Calibrate devices to ensure accurate data acquisition.
• Troubleshoot signal noise and integration errors.
• Evaluate actuator performance under varying load conditions.

Evaluation