The Robotics Course it's yours a gateway to the fascinating world of advanced technology, a sector in steady growth and with a a rise in employment-related claims. The robotics is essential in the process automation and the resource optimisation, and this course offers you the tools required for to understand its development and the key concepts. You’ll learn about the the role of robots in automated production lines, their technical and morphological characteristics, as well as the interaction with other teams and the the use of sensors in robotics. What’s more, you’ll delve into the robot programming, one aspect crucial for the development of advanced applications. Choosing us means opting for a comprehensive and up-to-date training which prepares you for tackling the challenges of the modern labour market. With our online approach, you’ll have the the flexibility to learn at your own pace, acquiring skills that will position you as a valuable and versatile professional in a a field full of opportunities.
Robotics
Industry
40 hours
Introduction
Objectives
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Understanding the development and basic concepts of industrial robotics.
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Identify the components and subsystems of a robotic system.
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To analyse the integration of robots into automated production lines.
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To assess the technical and morphological characteristics of robots.
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Distinguish between the types and operation of actuators and transmissions.
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Implementing the use of sensors in robotic applications.
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Understanding the function and operation of the control unit in robots.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. ROBOTICS: DEVELOPMENT AND KEY CONCEPTS
Introduction to robotics
The context of industrial robotics
The current market for robotic arms
What is meant by an industrial robot?
Components of a robotic system
Robot subsystems
Tasks carried out using robotics
Classification of robots
TEACHING UNIT 2. INTEGRATING THE ROBOT INTO AN AUTOMATED PRODUCTION LINE
The role of robotics in automation
Interaction between robots and other machines
The robotic cell
Technical and economic study of the robot
Regulations
Accidents and safety measures
TEACHING UNIT 3. TECHNICAL AND MORPHOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF ROBOTS
Components of the robotic arm
Robot features and capabilities
Definition of degrees of freedom
Definition of load-bearing capacity
Definition of speed of movement
Spatial resolution, accuracy, repeatability and flexibility
Definition of workload
Considerations regarding control systems
Robot morphology
Cartesian coordinate system. Cantilever and portal frame
Cylindrical shape
Spherical type
Universal robotic arms
TEACHING UNIT 4. ACTUATING SYSTEMS
Types of actuators and transmissions
Operation and characteristic curves
How Servo Motors Work
Stepper motors
Hydraulic Actuators
Pneumatic Actuators
Comparative study
Types of transmission
- Broadcasts.
- Gearboxes.
- Direct drive.
- Type
TEACHING UNIT 5. SENSORS IN ROBOTICS
Sensory devices
Technical specifications
Commissioning of sensors
Non-optical position sensors
Optical position sensors
Speed sensors
Proximity sensors
Force sensors
Computer vision
TEACHING UNIT 6. THE CONTROL UNIT
The controller
Hardware
Control methods
The processor in a robotic controller
Real-time execution
TEACHING UNIT 7. END-EFFECTORS AND TRANSFER APPLICATIONS. PICK AND PLACE
Robot end-effectors and actuators
Connection between the wrist and the end effector
Use of robots for material handling and automated loading and unloading. Pick and place
Material handling applications. Pick and place
Vacuum gripping and holding of parts. Suction cups
Permanent magnets and electromagnets
Mechanical gripping clamps
Adhesive systems
Fluidic systems
Hook grip
TEACHING UNIT 8. COMPONENTS FOR PAINTING, WELDING AND ASSEMBLY TASKS
Robot-assisted painting
The painting system. Mixer and equipment
Robotic welding
TIG and MIG welding
Spot welding
Laser welding
The assembly process
Assembly methods
Matching and joining parts
Arrangement of pieces
TEACHING UNIT 9. GUIDED AND TEXTUAL PROGRAMMING
Introductory Concepts in Robot Programming
Guided programming. Passive and active
The ideal scripting language for programming robots
Existing types of textual languages
General features
Robot-oriented, object-oriented and task-oriented programming
Robot-level programming
Object-oriented programming
Text-based programming at task level
The V+ or V3 language
The RAPID programming language
The IRL language
The OROCOS language
CAD programming