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Course Outline
Introduction to Industrial Robotics and Automation
- Overview of the industrial robotics ecosystem
- Communication standards including OPC UA, Modbus, and Profinet
- The distinct roles of ROS and PLCs within automation environments
ROS-PLC Communication and Integration
- Understanding ROS topics, services, and message structures
- Foundational PLC programming concepts for ROS connectivity
- Leveraging OPC UA and MQTT to achieve interoperability
Establishing the Integration Environment
- Installation and configuration of ROS 2 and Codesys
- Network configuration connecting robots and PLCs
- Constructing communication bridges between disparate systems
Control and Coordination of Industrial Robots
- Implementing ROS-based motion control for robotic arms
- Mapping PLC signals to ensure task synchronization
- Achieving coordinated operations between robots and machine processes
Digital Twins and Virtual Commissioning
- Core concepts and architectural design of digital twins in automation
- Simulating production lines using platforms like Gazebo or Unity Reflect
- Establishing real-time feedback loops between physical and digital environments
Data Acquisition, Monitoring, and Optimization
- Gathering telemetry data from PLCs and sensors
- Analyzing performance metrics using Python or ROS-based tools
- Enhancing robotic workflows through predictive analytics
Advanced Topics in ROS-Industrial
- Introduction to ROS-Industrial interfaces and associated libraries
- Incorporating machine vision and AI-driven quality inspection methods
- Addressing security and maintenance considerations in ROS-PLC systems
Capstone Project: ROS-PLC Integrated Digital Twin
- Designing a virtual model of a robotic cell
- Connecting the simulation to PLC control logic
- Testing synchronization and optimization capabilities in real time
Requirements
- A solid foundation in industrial automation and PLC systems
- Proficiency in Python or ladder logic programming
- A basic understanding of robotics and control communication protocols
Target Audience
- Automation engineers responsible for developing or maintaining robotic systems
- Systems integrators specializing in ROS-PLC communication implementations
- Professionals engaged in digital twin or industrial simulation environments
28 Hours
Testimonials (3)
Supply of the materials (virtual machine) to get straight into the excersises, and the explanation of the Ros2 core. Why things work a certain way.
Arjan Bakema
Course - Autonomous Navigation & SLAM with ROS 2
PLC basic knowledge
Bartosz - Phillips-Medisize Poland
Course - Introduction to OMRON PLC programming
its knowledge and utilization of AI for Robotics in the Future.