MET 4860 01: Robotics Technology

MET 4860 - Robotics Technology

Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 43019,

Credit hours: 2

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Instructor

Brian Vuksanovich

Email: bdvuksanovich@ysu.edu

Public Instructor Information

Instructor Title:Professor
Instructor Professional Qualifications: Ph.D. Materials Science and Engineering, Youngstown State University, 2022
Instructor Office Location: Moser Hall 4102
Instructor Office Phone: 330-941-1773

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Course Description

4860. Robotics Technology. An application-oriented course on the technology and use of industrial robots, including classification, tooling, sensors, workcell design, safety, and programming. Prereq.: "C" or better in ENTC 1505. Coreq.: MET 4860L. 2 s.h.

Course Readings

Group Title Author ISBN
Optional Robot Technology Fundamentals J. Keramas 0827382367

Notes will be provided in Blackboard

The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.  

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Artificial Intelligence Policy Statement

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Schedule of Topics and Assignments

Week of Proposed Topic Due/To Prepare for Class
8/31 Due 9/4 at 11pm:
HW Sect 2 Quiz - Safety, Due 9/4/2026
9/7 Due 9/11 at 11pm:
HW Sect 3 Quiz1 - Robot Technology, Due 9/11/2026 by 11:00:00 PM
HW Sect 3 Quiz2 - Robot Technology, Due 9/11/2026 by 11:00:00 PM
9/14 Due 9/18 at 11pm:
HW Sect 4 Quiz - Robot Classifications, Due 9/18/2026 by 11:00:00 PM
9/21 Due 9/25 at 11pm:
HW Sect 5 Quiz - Robot Power Systems, Due 9/25/2026 by 11:00:00 PM
9/28 Due 10/2 at 11pm:
HW Sect 6 Quiz - Grippers and EOAT, Due 10/2/2026, by 11:00 PM
10/5 Due 10/5 at 7pm:
Test 1, October 5, 2026 (Paper Test)
10/12 Due 10/16 at 11pm:
HW Sect 7 Quiz - Sensing Systems, Due 10/16/2026, by 11:00 PM
10/19 Due 10/23 at 11pm:
HW Sect 8 Quiz - Vision Systems, Due 10/23/2026, by 11:00 PM
11/2 Due 11/6 at 11pm:
HW Sect 9 Quiz - Hydraulics and Pneumatics, Due 11/6/2026, by 11:00 PM
11/16 Due 11/20 at 11pm:
HW Sect 10 Quiz - PLCs and Logic Systems, Due 11/20/2026, by 11:00 PM
11/23 Due 11/27 at 11pm:
HW Sect 11 Quiz - Economics, Due 11/27/2026, by 11:00 PM

The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.