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Industrial Robotics Course: Implementation, Components and Programming

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University degree

200 h

Online

8 ECTS (Créditos)

Qualification of Industrial Robotics Course: Implementation, Components and Programming

University Degree in Industrial Robotics Course: Implementation, Components and Programming with 200 hours and 8 ECTS credits by the Catholic University of Murcia.

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Objectives

Understand the evolution and key concepts of industrial robotics.

To analyze and integrate robotics with other automated systems in industrial environments.

To know the technical and morphological characteristics of industrial robots.

Master the actuators, transmissions and gearboxes used in industrial robotics.

To become familiar with sensory devices and their application in robotic systems.

Acquire skills in robot programming using guided and textual methods.

Content

UNIT 1. ROBOTICS. EVOLUTION AND MAIN CONCEPTS

Robotics
Evolution of industrial robots Cobotics
Manufacturers of manipulator robots
Definition of Robot
Basic components of a robotic system
Structural and functional subsystems
Robotics applications
Robot classification criteria

UNIT DIDACTIC 2. ANALYSIS AND INTEGRATION OF ROBOTICS WITH OTHER AUTOMATED SYSTEMS

Automation and Robotics
Synchronization of robots with other machines Cobotics
Design and control criteria of an industrial robot in the robotic cell
Analysis of technical-economic feasibility of the robot
Regulations related to robotics
Safety in robotic installations

UNIT DIDACTIC 3. TECHNICAL AND MORPHOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF ROBOTS

The robot arm Elements, joints and mounting flange
Characteristics and capabilities to consider in an industrial robot
Degrees of freedom
Load capacity
Motion speed
Motion accuracy Spatial resolution, accuracy, repeatability and flexibility
Robot working volume
Control system
Morphological classification of robots Architecture
Cartesian coordinate robots (PPP)
Cylindrical robot (RPP)
Spherical or polar coordinate robot (RRP)
Universal articulated robot arms

UNIT DIDACTIC 4. ACTUATORS, TRANSMISSIONS AND REDUCERS USED IN ROBOTICS

Electric, hydraulic, pneumatic actuators and their transmissions
Operation and characteristic curves of electric actuators
Servomotors
Stepper motors Characteristics, typology and operation
Hydraulic actuators Cylinders and motors
Pneumatic actuators
Comparison of actuators in robotics
Transmissions and gearboxes in robotics

UNIT DIDACTIC 5. SENSORY DEVICES IN ROBOTICS

Sensory devices in robotics
Technical characteristics of sensors
Sensor calibration Start-up
Non-optical position sensors: potentiometer, synchro, resolver, LVDT
Encoders optical position sensors
Speed sensors
Proximity and distance sensors: light, ultrasonic and laser
Force and torque sensors: current and strain gauges
Machine vision subsystem

UNIT 6. CONTROLLER. SERVO CONTROL TYPES AND FUNCTIONS

The robot controller
Hardware architecture of a robot controller
Control methods: with and without servo control, point-to-point and by path
Processor functions in a robotic controller
Real-time considerations

UNIT 7. TERMINAL ELEMENTS AND MOVING APPLICATIONS. PICK AND PLACE

Robot terminal elements and actuators
Connection between wrist and end tool
Using robots for material transfer and automated Pick and place loading/unloading
Pick and place material transfer applications
Vacuum workpiece gripping and holding Suction cups
Permanent magnets and electromagnets
Mechanical grippers for gripping
Adhesive systems
Fluidic systems
Gripping with latching

UNIT DIDACTIC 8. PAINTING, WELDING AND ASSEMBLY. PROCESSES AND TOOLS

Robotic painting Technical characteristics, robots and equipment
Painting system components
Robotic welding Technical characteristics, robots and equipment
Arc welding (TIG and MIG) Process and equipment
Spot welding Process and equipment
Laser welding
Robotic assembly
Methods of presenting parts for assembly
Types of assembly operations: mating and joining parts
Part accommodation and passive accommodation devices

UNIT DIDACTIC 9. PROGRAMMING METHODS. GUIDED AND TEXTUAL.

Robot Programming
Guided programming methods
Ideal characteristics of a textual language for robotics
Textual programming languages for robots Available types
Characteristics of programming languages
Textual programming environment modeling types: per robot, per object and per task
Textual programming at robot level Examples
Textual programming at object level Examples
Textual programming at task level Examples
The V+ or V programming language of STÄUBLI and ADEPT
ABB's RAPID programming language
The IRL language
The OROCOS Open Robot Control Software language
CAD programming

TEACHING UNIT 10. ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATION IN CONSTRUCTION

State of the art in robotic construction
Software and IT technology in robotic construction
The future of robotics and automation in construction

TEACHING UNIT 11. SPACE ROBOTS

What is space robotics?
Problems in space robotics
Main research areas

TEACHING UNIT 12. INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS

What are Intelligent Transportation Systems?
Related technologies
Applications
Intelligent transportation technologies

TEACHING UNIT 13. INTELLIGENT AUTONOMOUS ROBOTS

Tasks it can perform autonomously
Problems in autonomous robotics

TEACHING UNIT 14. APPENDIX: LEARNING RESOURCES FOR ABB RAPID

UNIT DIDACTIC 15. APPENDIX: LEARNING RESOURCES FOR KUKA KRL

UNIT 16. APPENDIX: LEARNING RESOURCES FOR FANUC KAREL

TEACHING UNIT 17. APPENDIX: LEARNING RESOURCES FOR VALII BY UNIMATION

TEACHING UNIT 18. APPENDIX: LEARNING RESOURCES FOR LANGUAGE V+ BY STÄUBLI

Methodology

Entre el material entregado en este curso se adjunta un documento llamado Guía del Alumno dónde aparece un horario de tutorías telefónicas y una dirección de e-mail dónde podrá enviar sus consultas, dudas y ejercicios. La metodología a seguir es ir avanzando a lo largo del itinerario de aprendizaje online, que cuenta con una serie de temas y ejercicios. Para su evaluación, el alumno/a deberá completar todos los ejercicios propuestos en el curso. La titulación será remitida al alumno/a por correo una vez se haya comprobado que ha completado el itinerario de aprendizaje satisfactoriamente.

What does it prepare you for?

This Industrial Robotics: Implementation, Components and Programming course prepares you to become an expert in the implementation and control of robotic systems in industrial environments. You will learn how to configure suitable components and program industrial robots, such as pick and place, painting and welding. You will gain knowledge of integrating robotics with other automated systems and explore applications of robotics.

Who is it aimed at?

This Industrial Robotics Course: Implementation, Components and Programming is aimed at professionals in the field of industrial automation, engineers, technicians interested in acquiring knowledge and skills in industrial robotics. No specific prior knowledge is required, although it is recommended to have a background in electronics, automation and programming.

Career opportunities

The professional opportunities of this Industrial Robotics Course: Implementation, Components and Programming are industrial robotics engineer, automation specialist, robot programmer, maintenance technician, robotics implementation consultant in industries, among other roles. You will find job opportunities in various industrial sectors.