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Course Outline
Introduction to Industrial Robotics and Automation
- Survey of industrial robotics ecosystems
- Key communication standards: OPC UA, Modbus, and Profinet
- The distinct roles of ROS and PLCs in automation environments
ROS-PLC Communication and Integration
- Comprehending ROS topics, services, and message structures
- Basics of PLC programming for establishing ROS connectivity
- Leveraging OPC UA and MQTT to ensure interoperability
Establishing the Integration Environment
- Installation and configuration of ROS 2 and Codesys
- Network architecture setup between the robot and PLC
- Constructing robust communication bridges between systems
Control and Coordination of Industrial Robots
- ROS-based motion control strategies for robotic arms
- PLC signal mapping techniques for task synchronization
- Coordinated operation linking robot movements and machine processes
Digital Twins and Virtual Commissioning
- Architectural concepts of digital twins in automation
- Simulating production lines using Gazebo or Unity Reflect
- Enabling real-time feedback loops between physical and digital environments
Data Acquisition, Monitoring, and Optimization
- Methodologies for collecting telemetry from PLCs and sensors
- Analyzing performance data with Python or ROS-based tools
- Refining robotic workflows through predictive analytics
Advanced Topics in ROS-Industrial
- Overview of ROS-Industrial interfaces and associated libraries
- Incorporating machine vision and AI-driven quality inspection
- Addressing security and maintenance considerations in ROS-PLC systems
Practical Project: ROS-PLC Integrated Digital Twin
- Designing a virtual model of a robotic cell
- Linking the simulation environment with PLC control logic
- Conducting real-time testing for synchronization and optimization
Requirements
- Proficiency in industrial automation and PLC systems
- Practical experience with Python or ladder logic programming
- Foundational knowledge of robotics and control communication protocols
Target Audience
- Automation engineers responsible for developing or maintaining robotic systems
- Systems integrators implementing ROS-PLC communication strategies
- Professionals engaged in digital twin development 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.