Introduction to ME robotics - 3 Days

By the end of the course the participant will be able to explain why automation is used and identify major components in automated systems. They will also be able to describe the safety features of a robot system, identify the main components of a robotic system, operate a robot system and finally write, test and execute a robot program.

On this course, you will cover:

Why automate? What are robots and automation for?
How do machines ‘sense’ the world - an introduction to sensors and transducers
End Effectors and End of Arm Tooling
How automated processes are controlled
Practical activities investigating a simulated production line
Mapping automated processes
Types of robot
Theory, construction and controlling robots
Position/speed control techniques
Precision, accuracy and their limits
Safety and maintenance of robots
Programming methods
Safety when using pendant controllers
Practical activity controlling a modern industrial robot
Preparing to program
Jogging vs movement
Motion types
Speeds, Collisions and Brakes
Coordinate systems, work objects
Path efficiency

The course will culminate in a practical programming task where learners will program a robot to carry out a simulated industrial manufacturing task.

The course is delivered using a variety of hardware including an extensive mechatronics simulated production line, industrial robots and simulation software.