MMÜ645 - MICRO-NANO ROBOTICS
| Course Name | Code | Semester | Theory (hours/week) |
Application (hours/week) |
Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICRO-NANO ROBOTICS | MMÜ645 | Any Semester/Year | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 |
| Prequisites | None | |||||
| Course language | English | |||||
| Course type | Elective | |||||
| Mode of Delivery | Face-to-Face | |||||
| Learning and teaching strategies | Lecture Discussion Drill and Practice Other: Exercises, Homeworks | |||||
| Instructor (s) | Departmental faculty | |||||
| Course objective | 1. Understanding the fundamentals of micro/nanoscale physics, 2. To learn the design, construction, analysis, and control of the state-of-the-art micro/nano-robotic systems, 3. To learn the micro-nano sensors, actuators, manipulators, power sources, interfacing, robotic design and control issues, 4. To learn the interdisciplinary research on microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), nanotechnology, biotechnology, and robotics fields. | |||||
| Learning outcomes |
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| Course Content | Introduction to micro/nano engineering. Scaling effects in the physical parameters. Micro/nano sensors. Micro/nano actuators. Energy (power) sources. Micro/nano-robot design strategies and biomimetics. Micro/nano-imaging device. Micro/nano-manipulators. Modelling and design of micro/nano systems. Vibrations of micro-nano structures. Energy thermalization in complex structures. Energy harvesting mechanisms. Micro/nano scale contact mechanics and tribology. | |||||
| References | 1. Class notes : Handouts will be distributed. 2. S. Fatikow and U. Rembold, Microsystem Technology and Microrobotics, Springer, 1997. 3. Nano- and Micro-Electromechanical Systems: Fundamentals of Nano and Microengineering, Sergey E. Lyshevski, Second Edition (Nano- and Microscience, Engineering, Technology, and Medicine Series), 2005 4. Microsystem Design, Stephen D. Senturia, Springer, 2004. 5. Microsystem Technology and Microrobotics, S. Fatikow and U. Rembold, Springer, 2002. | |||||
Course outline weekly
| Weeks | Topics |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Introduction to Micro/Nano Engineering and examples: Scaling effects in the physical parameters |
| Week 2 | Micro/Nano Sensors : position, velocity, acceleration, force, pressure, moment, flow sensor, chemical sensors |
| Week 3 | Micro/Nano Actuators : Piezo actuators (Bending type, stack type), electrostatic, carbon nanotube (CNT) Actuators, biomolecular motors |
| Week 4 | Energy (Power) Sources : Lithium Thin Film Batteries, Solar Cells, Micro Fuel Cells, (Electro)Magnetic Energy, Molecular Energy (ATP), etc. |
| Week 5 | Micro/nano robot design strategies: biomimetics (Learning from Nature) |
| Week 6 | Micro/nano imaging Device: AFM (contact and noncontact image scanning) |
| Week 7 | Midterm exam |
| Week 8 | Modeling and design of Micro/Nano Systems: micro/nano-forces (Van der Waals, capillarity and electrostatic) |
| Week 9 | Vibrations of micro-nano structures: atomic structure, lattice structure, energy transfer in complex structures |
| Week 10 | Energy thermalization in complex structures: reversible and irreversible energy channeling in lattice structures |
| Week 11 | Energy harvesting mechanisms: piezoelectric materials |
| Week 12 | Midterm exam |
| Week 13 | Micro/nano scale contact mechanics and tribology: hertz, DMT, JKR, and MD contact models |
| Week 14 | Dynamic model for Atomic Force Microscope probes |
| Week 15 | |
| Week 16 | Final exam |
Assesment methods
| Course activities | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 |
| Application | 0 | 0 |
| Field activities | 0 | 0 |
| Specific practical training | 0 | 0 |
| Assignments | 4 | 10 |
| Presentation | 1 | 25 |
| Project | 0 | 0 |
| Seminar | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 2 | 35 |
| Final exam | 1 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | |
| Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes | 7 | 70 |
| Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes | 1 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | |
WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION
| Activities | Number | Duration (hour) | Total Work Load |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (x14) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Application | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Specific practical training | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Field activities | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect) | 14 | 6 | 84 |
| Presentation / Seminar Preparation | 1 | 34 | 34 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework assignment | 4 | 12 | 48 |
| Midterms (Study duration) | 2 | 10 | 20 |
| Final Exam (Study duration) | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Total Workload | 36 | 77 | 240 |
Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes
| D.9. Key Learning Outcomes | Contrubition level* | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| 1. Obtain advanced level theoretical and applied knowledge by gaining expertise in different areas of Mechanical Engineering. | X | ||||
| 2. Have knowledge, skills and and competence to develop novel approaches in science and technology. | X | ||||
| 3. Use the tools of the basic and engineering sciences in the solution of complex engineering problems. | X | ||||
| 4. Contribute to the science and technology literature by publishing results of their academic work. | X | ||||
| 5. Carry out a comprehensive research study that results in a new scientific method or leads to a technological product/process, that brings innovation to science/technology, or is an application of a known methodology into a new field. | X | ||||
| 6. Are able to carry out an advanced level research work in his/her field independently. | X | ||||
| 7. Take the responsibility and develop new strategical approaches for solving unforeseen complicated problems in engineering. | X | ||||
| 8. Are able to show leadership when faced with problems related to mechanical engineering. | X | ||||
| 9. Are aware of the life-long learning philosophy and its opportunities in effective monitoring of current developments in Mechanical Engineering. | X | ||||
| 10. Can present his/her ideas and works in written and oral forms effectively; in Turkish or English. | X | ||||
| 11. Follows and interprets scientific literature and uses them efficiently for the solution of engineering problems. | X | ||||
| 12. Use the information and communication technologies at the advanced level as required by the area of specialization and work. | X | ||||
| 13. Are aware of his/her social responsibilities, evaluates scientific and technological developments with impartiality and ethical responsibility. | X | ||||
| 14. Uses the information which he/she absorbs from his/her field, the problem solving and practical skills in interdiciplinary studies. | X | ||||
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest