Course Title

Course Title: Industrial Robotics

20 Professional Development Hours/2.0 CEUs

Course Description: The Industrial Robotics course explains advantages and disadvantages of using robots along with a description of the classification systems used with robots. Robotic components such as actuators, tooling and control systems are examined. Robot programming, operations and interfacing are also discussed. The course ends with an explanation of the ANSI robotics safety standard.

Overall Course Objectives:

Understand what the advantages and disadvantages are of Industrial Robotics.
Explore robotic design variations and configurations.
Develop an understanding of the types of robot processing capabilities that are available.

Course Content:

Lesson 1 - Introduction to Industrial Robotics

Objectives:

Define an industrial robot & recognize other robotic devices that are not considered an “industrial robot”.

Identify the advantages & disadvantages of Industrial robots.

Describe the payback period & return on investment financial methods that are used most frequently in industry for determining economic feasibility of a robot project.

Lesson 2 - Robot Classification Systems

Objectives:

Explain “degree of freedom” and recognize the variety of movements a robot performs that simulates a human operation in terms of mobility.

Recognize the different robot design variations or configurations along with their dominant characteristics.

Identify the classification of robots by power supply & by motion control and list some of the common feedback devices utilized.

Lesson 3 - Robot & Robotic System Components

Objectives:

Develop an understanding of the common major components of industrial robots.

List four of the most common mechanical drives used to achieve the required movement of an axis or joint.

Classify the gripping mechanism or tooling for the end of arm of a robot, along with identifying the primary functions of a robot controller.

Lesson 4 - Robot Programming Operations & Interfacing

Objectives:

Describe Lead-Thru, Walk-Thru, and Off-Line Programming and recognize some of the programming languages and modes of operation used in industry.

Identify factors that influence robots operating characteristics when being programmed.

List the functions of the various PLC Components & be aware of some of the interfacing problems that can arise from the robot system controller.

Lesson 5 - Robot Process Capabilities

Objectives:

Describe some of the most common robot applications used today in manufacturing.

Explain the equipment changes that have improved robotic arc welding in recent years.

Describe typical material handling applications that utilize robotics.

Lesson 6 - Robotic Specifications, Implementation, Maintenance

Objectives:

Understand the product specifications supplied by robotics manufacturers and how they relate to robotics operations.

Recognize the steps involved that are necessary for robotic maintenance and reliability.

Develop an understanding of the ANSI/RIA Safety Requirement for Industrial Robots and Robot Systems.

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