Automation and Robotics - Syllabus

Overview of E-commerce and its significance in the digital age.

Understanding the differences between E-business and E-commerce.

Key characteristics and benefits of E-commerce.

Types of E-commerce models and their applications.

Evolution and development of E-commerce over time.

Understanding the components of E-commerce framework including People, Public Policy, Marketing and Advertisement, Support Services, and Business Partnerships.

Overview of different types of E-commerce including B2C, B2B, C2B, C2C, M-Commerce, U-commerce, Social-Ecommerce, and Local E-commerce.

Common obstacles and difficulties faced in E-commerce.

Current state and trends of E-commerce in Nepal.

Hydraulic drives use fluid pressure to transmit power. They are commonly used in heavy-duty applications.

Pneumatic drives use compressed air to transmit power. They are commonly used in light-duty applications.

Electric drives use electric motors to transmit power. They are commonly used in a wide range of applications.

Determining the horsepower of a motor is crucial in selecting the right motor for an application.

The gearing ratio determines the output speed and torque of a motor.

Variable speed arrangements allow for adjusting the speed of a motor to suit different applications.

Path determination involves calculating the path of a robot or machine to achieve a specific task.

Micro machines are small robots or machines used in robotics for precision tasks.

Machine vision involves using cameras and sensors to enable machines to see and interpret their environment.

Ranging sensors measure the distance between a machine and an object.

Laser sensors use laser light to detect and measure objects.

Acoustic sensors use sound waves to detect and measure objects.

Magnetic sensors detect changes in magnetic fields to measure objects.

Fiber optic sensors use light to detect and measure objects.

Tactile sensors detect touch or contact with an object.

This topic introduces the concept of matrices, including their definition, notation, and basic operations. It lays the foundation for further study of matrices and their applications.

This topic covers the different types of matrices, including square matrices, diagonal matrices, identity matrices, and zero matrices. It explains their properties and characteristics.

This topic defines and explains the concept of equality of matrices, including the conditions for two matrices to be equal and the rules for comparing matrices.

This topic covers the basic algebraic operations of matrices, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and scalar multiplication. It explains the rules and properties of these operations.

This topic introduces the concept of determinants, including their definition, calculation, and properties. It explains the importance of determinants in matrix theory and their applications.

This topic covers the concepts of transpose, minors, and cofactors of a matrix, including their definitions, calculations, and properties. It explains their relationships and applications.

This topic explains the various properties of determinants, including the multiplication property, addition property, and scalar multiplication property. It highlights their importance in matrix theory.

This topic defines and explains the concepts of singular and non-singular matrices, including their properties and characteristics. It highlights their importance in matrix theory and applications.

This topic covers the methods and techniques used to solve the inverse kinematics problem, which involves finding the joint angles of a robot arm to reach a specific end-effector position and orientation. It is a fundamental problem in robotics and has many applications in robotics and computer animation.

This topic explores the concept of multiple solutions to the inverse kinematics problem and how to analyze and visualize the workspace of a robot arm using the Jacobian work envelope. It is essential to understand the capabilities and limitations of a robot arm in different scenarios.

This topic introduces hill climbing techniques, which are optimization methods used to find the optimal solution to the inverse kinematics problem. It covers the basics of hill climbing, its advantages, and limitations, and its applications in robotics and path planning.

This topic covers the programming languages used to control and interact with robots, including their syntax, features, and applications. It provides an overview of popular robot programming languages and their use in robotics and automation.

This topic covers various project management techniques used to plan, organize, and control projects. It includes developing project management plans and implementing, monitoring, and controlling projects.

This topic focuses on creating an environment that fosters collaboration and teamwork. It includes communications planning, organizing and conducting effective meetings, and other collaborative development strategies.

Methods of communication between processes, including race conditions and critical sections.

Techniques for achieving mutual exclusion, including busy waiting, sleep and wakeup, semaphores, monitors, and message passing.

Solutions to classic inter-process communication problems, including producer-consumer, sleeping barber, and dining philosopher problems.

Goals and techniques for scheduling processes, including batch, interactive, and real-time systems.

Case studies of e-government initiatives implemented in Nepal, highlighting successes and challenges.

Overview of cyber laws and regulations governing e-governance, including their impact on digital transformation.

Implementation of e-governance in land reform, including benefits and challenges of digitizing land records.

Case studies of HRM software implementation in government organizations, highlighting benefits and challenges.

Overview of NICNET and its role in facilitating e-governance, including its application in collectorate offices.

Case studies of CARD implementation, highlighting its impact on registration department processes.