Introduction

Industrial robotics plays a pivotal role in modern manufacturing, enhancing productivity, precision, and flexibility while minimizing human error and labor costs. The integration of robotic systems with advanced control systems has revolutionized industries such as automotive, electronics, pharmaceuticals, and logistics. This 5-day training course provides participants with a thorough understanding of industrial robotics, including the design, programming, and control of robotic systems. Participants will explore key robotic technologies, control strategies, and application scenarios, gaining practical insights into integrating robotics into manufacturing systems.

Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the fundamentals of industrial robotics, including different types of robots (articulated, Cartesian, SCARA, delta, etc.) and their applications.
2. Learn the principles of robot kinematics and dynamics, including forward and inverse kinematics, trajectory planning, and motion control.
3. Gain proficiency in robot programming using various programming languages and platforms such as ROS (Robot Operating System), V+, and KUKA Robotics.
4. Understand the role of control systems in robotic applications, including feedback and feedforward control, PID controllers, and adaptive control.
5. Develop skills in integrating robotic systems with sensors, actuators, and machine vision for smart and automated operations.
6. Learn about the use of robotics in automated manufacturing, including pick-and-place, welding, painting, and inspection applications.
7. Understand how to ensure safety and ethics in the deployment of industrial robots within a work environment.

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:

• Robotics Engineers, Control Systems Engineers, and Automation Engineers working with or developing industrial robotic systems.
• Manufacturing Engineers and Production Managers looking to optimize operations with robotics.
• System Integrators involved in the design and implementation of robotic automation in industrial processes.
• Mechanical Engineers seeking to expand their knowledge of robotic systems and control techniques in industrial settings.
• Students and researchers specializing in robotics, automation, and mechatronics.
• Technicians and Programmers who work with or maintain industrial robots in factories or research environments.

Course Outline

Day 1: Introduction to Industrial Robotics

• Morning Session:

  1. Overview of Industrial Robotics: Definition, Evolution, and Industry Trends
  2. Types of Robots: Articulated Robots, SCARA Robots, Delta Robots, Cartesian Robots, Collaborative Robots (Cobots)
  3. Applications of Industrial Robotics: Pick-and-Place, Welding, Painting, Inspection, Assembly, and Material Handling
  4. Key Components of a Robotic System: Manipulators, End Effectors, Sensors, Actuators, and Controllers

• Afternoon Session:

  1. Basic Robot Architecture: Structure, Degrees of Freedom (DOF), and Coordinate Systems
  2. Industrial Robot Terminology: Workspace, Payload, Reach, Accuracy, and Repeatability
  3. Robot Selection Criteria: Choosing the Right Robot for Specific Applications (Payload, Reach, Precision)
  4. Hands-On Exercise: Basic Overview and Setup of a Robot Arm System for Industrial Applications

Day 2: Robot Kinematics and Dynamics

• Morning Session:

  1. Introduction to Robot Kinematics: Forward and Inverse Kinematics
  2. Denavit-Hartenberg (DH) Parameters: Modeling Robotic Arm Movements
  3. Coordinate Transformation: Transformation Matrices and Homogeneous Coordinates
  4. Trajectory Planning: Path Planning, Joint Space vs Task Space Motion, and Interpolation

• Afternoon Session:

  1. Robot Dynamics: Modeling of Robot Forces and Torques
  2. Newton-Euler Method: Applying Dynamics to Robotic Arms
  3. Control Strategies for Motion: Direct and Indirect Kinematic Control
  4. Hands-On Exercise: Solving Kinematic Equations and Simulating Robot Motion Using MATLAB/Simulink or ROS

Day 3: Robot Programming and Control

• Morning Session:

  1. Introduction to Robot Programming: Programming Paradigms (Offline vs Online Programming)
  2. Robot Programming Languages: Common Languages for Robotics (V+, RAPID, KRL, Python, ROS)
  3. Programming for Specific Applications: Pick-and-Place, Welding, Painting, and Inspection
  4. Basic Control Systems: PID Control, Feedforward Control, and Feedback Loops

• Afternoon Session:

  1. Robot Control Architecture: Centralized vs Distributed Control
  2. Trajectory and Motion Control: Cartesian and Joint Control, Path Planning Algorithms
  3. Advanced Control Techniques: Adaptive Control, Force Control, and Hybrid Control Methods
  4. Hands-On Exercise: Programming a Simple Pick-and-Place Task Using ROS or KUKA Robotics Programming Interface

Day 4: Sensors, Actuators, and Machine Vision

• Morning Session:

  1. Sensors in Robotics: Types of Sensors (Proximity, Vision, Force, Tactile, and Torque Sensors)
  2. Machine Vision in Robotics: Object Detection, Recognition, and Localization for Robot Manipulation
  3. Force and Tactile Sensing: Feedback Systems for Precision Control and Safe Interaction
  4. Actuators in Robotics: Electric Motors, Pneumatic Actuators, and Hydraulic Systems

• Afternoon Session:

  1. Integration of Sensors and Actuators: How to Interface Sensors and Actuators with Robots for Real-Time Operation
  2. Vision Systems for Automation: Image Processing, 3D Mapping, and Grasp Planning
  3. Robot Calibration: Techniques for Improving Accuracy and Reducing Errors in Robotic Systems
  4. Hands-On Exercise: Setting Up a Vision System for Robotic Object Detection and Integrating Sensors for Object Manipulation

Day 5: Robotics in Manufacturing and Safety

• Morning Session:

  1. Robotics in Automated Manufacturing: Applications in Assembly, Packaging, Sorting, and Material Handling
  2. Collaborative Robots (Cobots): Working Safely alongside Humans in Shared Workspaces
  3. Robot System Integration: Integrating Robots with Conveyor Systems, CNC Machines, and PLCs
  4. Safety Considerations: Ensuring Safe Human-Robot Interaction, Safety Standards (ISO 10218), and Risk Assessments

• Afternoon Session:

  1. Industrial Robot Standards and Certifications: Key Regulatory Requirements for Industrial Robotics
  2. Future Trends in Robotics: AI, Machine Learning, and Autonomous Systems in Robotics
  3. Robot Performance Metrics: Monitoring Efficiency, Reliability, and Cost-Effectiveness in Robotics Operations
  4. Hands-On Exercise: Simulate and Control a Robotic Welding Application Using Robot Programming Software

Certification

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion in Industrial Robotics and Control. This certification validates their ability to design, program, and control industrial robots for a wide range of manufacturing and automation applications.