Study programme title in Est.
Tootearendus ja robootika
Study programme title in Engl.
Product Development and Robotics
TalTech study programme code
EARB16
MER study programme code
165597
Study programme version code
EARB16/25
Faculty / college
E - School of Engineering
Head of study programme/study programme manager
Toivo Tähemaa
Language of instruction
Estonian
Study level
Bachelor study
Self-paid study programme
no
Nominal study period
6 semesters
Study programme group
Engineering, Manufacturing and Technology
Broad area of study
Engineering, Manufacturing and Construction
Study field
Engineering and engineering trades
Curriculum group
Engineering and engineering trades not elsewhere classified
Granting the right to conduct studies in the study programme group
õppe läbiviimise õigus
Validity date of the right to conduct studies in the study programme group
tähtajatu
No. of the decision granting the right to teach in the study programme group
112
Access conditions
Secondary education or corresponding qualification in accordance with admission requirements of TalTech.
Study programme aims and objectives
The aim of the curriculum is to prepare specialists with a solid and broad-based basic education in product development and robotics.
The student who has completed the curriculum in the required volume can continue his/her studies in Engineering at Master´s level or to pursue a professional career e.g. in the field of product development, production engineering, robotics, industry automation or transport engineering. Show more...
Learning outcomes of the study programme
Student passed the curriculum:
- assesses critically and professionally the new and existing technical systems and the organisational and manufacturing processes in industry;
- participates in planning, start-up and implementation of new product development and/or robotics projects and takes into account the economic efficiency and the market potential of a new product or solution;
- performs professional engineering calculations and structural analysis taking into account the properties of materials and environmental protection;
- prepares component and system models by using modern ICT hardware and software solutions;
- understands the specifics of integrated systems and the problems related to integration of different areas and finds appropriate solutions;
- plans and models product development and manufacturing processes by using recognised methodologies, whereas being flexible with regard to the conditions arising from an enterprise or situation. Show more...
Graduation requirements
Completion of the curriculum in the required amount, and the
successful defence of the graduation paper in conformity with the requirements set by the TalTech Senate; In order to obtain Cum Laude diploma the graduation paper must be defended for the grade "5" and the weighted average grade must be at least 4,60, where all grades from diploma supplement are taken into account. Show more...
Degrees conferred
Bachelor of Science in Engineering
Study programme version structure :
Module type
total ECTS credits
+
MAIN SPECIALITY 1: robotics
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MODULE: Enterpreunership and Social Sciences 9.0 ECTS credits (General studies)
Aims
The student can manage in today's international business environment and has in-depth knowledge of the selected field.
Learning outcomes
After completing this module, the student:
- knows the forms
of entrepreneurship and is familiar with the business environment and applies economics knowledge to solve engineering tasks;
- designs a business model and carries out analysis and evaluation of impact factors;
- uses at least one foreign language on the level of B2;
- knows sustainable development and environmental protection principles and applies these in professional work;
- follows engineering ethics standards and supports the popularisation of the engineering profession. Show more...
Compulsory courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
EMT0010
3.0
2.0
1.0
0.0
1.0
A
S
TMJ0130
3.0
2.0
0.5
0.0
1.5
H
SK
Elective courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
HLI0070
3.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
0.0
E
SK
HPP2020
3.0
2.0
1.0
0.0
1.0
H
SK
TER0520
3.0
1.5
1.0
0.0
0.5
E
S
YTG0060
3.0
2.0
2.0
0.0
0.0
A
S
Total: at least 3.0 ECTS credits
+
MODULE: Natural Sciences 24.0 ECTS credits (General studies)
Aims
The aim is to shape the student's systematic, science-based physical view of the world,
as a result of which the student has a systematic and dialectic approach to thinking and working. Show more...
Learning outcomes
After completing this module, the student:
- defines and solves general engineering tasks by applying knowledge from physics and mathematics;
- uses appropriate mathematics software tools to solve engineering tasks;
- knows contemporary physical world principles and systematic problem-solving techniques;
- designs an appropriate solution model for solving the electro-mechanical system engineering problem. Show more...
Compulsory courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
EMT0020
6.0
4.0
1.0
1.0
2.0
E
S
YFX0012
6.0
4.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
E
SK
YMX0224
6.0
6.0
2.0
0.0
4.0
E
SK
YMX0234
3.0
4.0
1.0
0.0
3.0
E
K
Elective courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
YMX0252
3.0
2.0
0.5
0.0
1.5
E
K
YMX0262
3.0
2.0
0.5
0.0
1.5
A
SK
Total: at least 3.0 ECTS credits
+
MODULE: Engineering 75.0 ECTS credits (Core studies)
Aims
The aim of this module is to provide a systematic overview of integrated systems,
system domains and the specificities of their control, as a result of which the student can solve problems related to integration of different domains and provide appropriate machine control solutions. Show more...
Learning outcomes
After completing this module, the student:
- knows and understands of working principles of mechanisms used in machines,
machine elements, design methods and basic technologies of mechanotechnical systems;
- has a basic knowledge of the primary engineering materials, knows the producing and processing technologies and designs the technological process for the material treatment;
- uses cross-technology methods for production process automation and optimization of mechanotechnical systems;
- understands the process of digitalisation of modern industry and can create control software for production units;
- designs and models new products and technical solutions by using modern professional software;
- uses general and speciality related ICT tools and applies algorithmic logic to program ICT solutions;
- uses logic and analytical thinking to approach spatial-geometric problems systematically. Show more...
Compulsory courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
EMT0200
9.0
6.0
2.0
4.0
0.0
E
S
IAX0590
6.0
4.0
1.0
3.0
0.0
E
K
ISC0100
6.0
4.0
1.0
1.0
2.0
E
SK
MES0045
6.0
4.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
E
S
MES0085
6.0
4.0
1.5
2.5
0.0
E
SK
MES0205
6.0
4.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
E
K
MES0235
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
SK
MES0240
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
S
MTM0010
6.0
4.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
E
S
MTT0010
6.0
3.5
2.0
1.0
0.5
E
SK
Elective courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
ATV0080
6.0
4.0
2.0
2.0
0.0
E
K
ITX0020
6.0
4.0
2.0
2.0
0.0
E
S
MEA5380
6.0
4.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
E
S
MEL0010
6.0
4.0
3.0
1.0
0.0
E
SK
MSJ0001
6.0
4.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
E
S
MTM0170
6.0
2.5
1.0
0.5
1.0
E
K
YKI0150
6.0
4.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
E
S
Total: at least 12.0 ECTS credits
+
MODULE: Internship 6.0 ECTS credits (Special studies)
Aims
The aim of internship is to provide students practical experience in actual engineering and technology as well as experience in working in an enterprise.
Learning outcomes
After completing internship, the student:
- is familiar with the content of work based on the example of an actual enterprise;
- has acquired practical experience in solving engineering problems;
- has acquired practical entrepreneurial and team-work experience;
- has acquired practical experience in professional work. Show more...
Compulsory courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
MEX0015
6.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
H
SK
+
MODULE: Robotics 54.0 ECTS credits (Special studies)
Aims
The student acquires basic knowledge of robotics and the product
development principles of a robotic system through practical experience gained by participating in the product development process of a robotic system. Show more...
Learning outcomes
After completing this module, the student:
- designs and improves industrial robotic systems by using contemporary technologies and tools;
- knows creative problem-solving methods and applies them in designing robotic systems individually and in teams;
- simulates and analyses robotic systems in virtual environments;
- designs robotic-related cyber secure computational systems in cooperation with ICT specialists;
- creates intelligent control software for microcontrollers and computer-based autonomous systems. Show more...
Compulsory courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
ATR0030
6.0
4.0
1.0
3.0
0.0
E
SK
HPI0630
6.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
0.0
H
S
MER0125
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
S
MET0310
6.0
4.0
0.5
3.5
0.0
H
K
MET0320
6.0
4.0
0.5
3.5
0.0
H
K
Elective courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
EML0010
6.0
4.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
E
S1
IAS0110
6.0
4.0
1.0
3.0
0.0
E
SK
IAS0130
6.0
4.0
2.0
2.0
0.0
A
S
IAS1420
6.0
4.0
0.0
4.0
0.0
H
SK
ITB1711
6.0
4.0
2.0
2.0
0.0
E
SK
MES0015
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
SK
MET0330
6.0
4.0
1.0
3.0
0.0
H
K
MET0340
6.0
4.0
1.0
2.0
1.0
E
SK
MET0350
6.0
4.0
0.5
3.5
0.0
H
K
MMJ5250
6.0
4.0
0.0
0.0
4.0
E
K
Total: at least 24.0 ECTS credits
+
MODULE: Free Choice Courses 6.0 ECTS credits (Free choice courses)
Aims
The aim is improvement of the student’s knowledge related to his/her special interests and future specialization preferences.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge and skills related to the student's special interests and future specialization preferences.
+
MODULE: Bachelor Thesis 6.0 ECTS credits (Graduation thesis)
Aims
The aim of the Bachelor Thesis is to provide students experience in designing an engineering project,
skills to apply theoretical knowledge in solving a practical problem and to present the result of work in the form of a completed set of technical documentation. Show more...
Learning outcomes
The student:
- is able to formulate an engineering problem and to draw up an action plan for solving the problem;
- is able to apply theoretical knowledge in engineering problem analysis and solution synthesis;
- is able to solve a task independently, including planning and public presentation of the results;
- is able to compile technical documentation. Show more...
+
STANDARD STUDY PLAN: Autumn daytime study
+
MAIN SPECIALITY 2: product development and production engineering
+
MODULE: Enterpreunership and Social Sciences 9.0 ECTS credits (General studies)
Aims
The student can manage in today's international business environment and has in-depth knowledge of the selected field.
Learning outcomes
After completing this module, the student:
- knows the forms
of entrepreneurship and is familiar with the business environment and applies economics knowledge to solve engineering tasks;
- designs a business model and carries out analysis and evaluation of impact factors;
- uses at least one foreign language on the level of B2;
- knows sustainable development and environmental protection principles and applies these in professional work;
- follows engineering ethics standards and supports the popularisation of the engineering profession. Show more...
Compulsory courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
EMT0010
3.0
2.0
1.0
0.0
1.0
A
S
TMJ0130
3.0
2.0
0.5
0.0
1.5
H
SK
Elective courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
HLI0070
3.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
0.0
E
SK
HPP2020
3.0
2.0
1.0
0.0
1.0
H
SK
TER0520
3.0
1.5
1.0
0.0
0.5
E
S
YTG0060
3.0
2.0
2.0
0.0
0.0
A
S
Total: at least 3.0 ECTS credits
+
MODULE: Natural Sciences 24.0 ECTS credits (General studies)
Aims
The aim is to shape the student's systematic, science-based physical view of the world,
as a result of which the student has a systematic and dialectic approach to thinking and working. Show more...
Learning outcomes
After completing this module, the student:
- defines and solves general engineering tasks by applying knowledge from physics and mathematics;
- uses appropriate mathematics software tools to solve engineering tasks;
- knows contemporary physical world principles and systematic problem-solving techniques;
- designs an appropriate solution model for solving the electro-mechanical system engineering problem. Show more...
Compulsory courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
EMT0020
6.0
4.0
1.0
1.0
2.0
E
S
YFX0012
6.0
4.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
E
SK
YMX0224
6.0
6.0
2.0
0.0
4.0
E
SK
YMX0234
3.0
4.0
1.0
0.0
3.0
E
K
Elective courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
YMX0252
3.0
2.0
0.5
0.0
1.5
E
K
YMX0262
3.0
2.0
0.5
0.0
1.5
A
SK
Total: at least 3.0 ECTS credits
+
MODULE: Engineering 75.0 ECTS credits (Core studies)
Aims
The aim of this module is to provide a systematic overview of integrated systems,
system domains and the specificities of their control, as a result of which the student can solve problems related to integration of different domains and provide appropriate machine control solutions. Show more...
Learning outcomes
After completing this module, the student:
- knows and understands of working principles of mechanisms used in machines,
machine elements, design methods and basic technologies of mechanotechnical systems;
- has a basic knowledge of the primary engineering materials, knows the producing and processing technologies and designs the technological process for the material treatment;
- uses cross-technology methods for production process automation and optimization of mechanotechnical systems;
- understands the process of digitalisation of modern industry and can create control software for production units;
- designs and models new products and technical solutions by using modern professional software;
- uses general and speciality related ICT tools and applies algorithmic logic to program ICT solutions;
- uses logic and analytical thinking to approach spatial-geometric problems systematically. Show more...
Compulsory courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
EMT0200
9.0
6.0
2.0
4.0
0.0
E
S
IAX0590
6.0
4.0
1.0
3.0
0.0
E
K
ISC0100
6.0
4.0
1.0
1.0
2.0
E
SK
MES0045
6.0
4.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
E
S
MES0085
6.0
4.0
1.5
2.5
0.0
E
SK
MES0205
6.0
4.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
E
K
MES0235
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
SK
MES0240
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
S
MTM0010
6.0
4.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
E
S
MTT0010
6.0
3.5
2.0
1.0
0.5
E
SK
Elective courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
ATV0080
6.0
4.0
2.0
2.0
0.0
E
K
ITX0020
6.0
4.0
2.0
2.0
0.0
E
S
MEA5380
6.0
4.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
E
S
MEL0010
6.0
4.0
3.0
1.0
0.0
E
SK
MSJ0001
6.0
4.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
E
S
MTM0170
6.0
2.5
1.0
0.5
1.0
E
K
YKI0150
6.0
4.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
E
S
Total: at least 12.0 ECTS credits
+
MODULE: Internship 6.0 ECTS credits (Special studies)
Aims
The aim of internship is to provide students practical experience in actual engineering and technology as well as experience in working in an enterprise.
Learning outcomes
After completing internship, the student:
- is familiar with the content of work based on the example of an actual enterprise;
- has acquired practical experience in solving engineering problems;
- has acquired practical entrepreneurial and team-work experience;
- has acquired practical experience in professional work. Show more...
Compulsory courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
MEX0015
6.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
H
SK
+
MODULE: Product Development and Production Technology 54.0 ECTS credits (Special studies)
Aims
The student acquires the philosophy and conviction that application
of the principles of product development is the fastest and cheapest way to produce competitive products and thereby gains practical experience and skills for participation in the product development process. Show more...
Learning outcomes
After completing this module, the student:
- has extended knowledge
of related fields of product development and production technology and integrates it into the product development process;
- applies integrated product development methodology to design new products;
- knows creative problem-solving methods and applies them in the product development process, individually and in teams;
- programs CNC workstations and production systems;
- designs products and product lifecycles based on sustainable development and environmental impact analysis and prepares the documentation according to the standards. Show more...
Compulsory courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
EMT0050
6.0
4.0
2.0
2.0
0.0
E
SK
EMT0080
6.0
2.0
2.0
0.0
0.0
H
SK
MER0065
6.0
3.0
1.0
0.0
2.0
E
SK
MES0015
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
SK
MET0340
6.0
4.0
1.0
2.0
1.0
E
SK
Elective courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
EES3020
6.0
1.6
0.8
0.8
0.0
E
K
EMD5040
6.0
4.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
E
S
EMD5120
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
S
EMH5080
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
S
HPI0630
6.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
0.0
H
S
IAS0130
6.0
4.0
2.0
2.0
0.0
A
S
MED0130
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
SK
MER0125
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
S
MET0065
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
K
MMJ5250
6.0
4.0
0.0
0.0
4.0
E
K
Total: at least 24.0 ECTS credits
+
MODULE: Free Choice Courses 6.0 ECTS credits (Free choice courses)
Aims
The aim is improvement of the student’s knowledge related to his/her special interests and future specialization preferences.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge and skills related to the student's special interests and future specialization preferences.
+
MODULE: Bachelor Thesis 6.0 ECTS credits (Graduation thesis)
Aims
The aim of the Bachelor Thesis is to provide students experience in designing an engineering project,
skills to apply theoretical knowledge in solving a practical problem and to present the result of work in the form of a completed set of technical documentation. Show more...
Learning outcomes
The student:
- is able to formulate an engineering problem and to draw up an action plan for solving the problem;
- is able to apply theoretical knowledge in engineering problem analysis and solution synthesis;
- is able to solve a task independently, including planning and public presentation of the results;
- is able to compile technical documentation. Show more...
+
STANDARD STUDY PLAN: Autumn daytime study

