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Course Outline
Introduction to Industrial Robotics and Automation for Government
- Foundational overview of industrial robotics ecosystems and their operational context
- Review of communication standards, including OPC UA, Modbus, and Profinet
- Defining the roles of ROS and PLCs within structured automation environments
ROS-PLC Communication and Integration Protocols
- Analyzing ROS topics, services, and message structures
- Principles of PLC programming essential for ROS connectivity
- Application of OPC UA and MQTT to ensure system interoperability
Establishing the Integration Environment
- Deployment and configuration of ROS 2 and Codesys platforms
- Configuring network infrastructure between robotic and PLC units
- Constructing communication bridges to link disparate systems
Control and Coordination of Industrial Robots
- Implementing ROS-based motion control for robotic manipulators
- Mapping PLC signals to ensure task synchronization
- Managing coordinated operations between robotic assets and machine processes
Digital Twins and Virtual Commissioning Frameworks
- Architectural concepts of digital twins within automation contexts
- Simulating production workflows using Gazebo or Unity Reflect
- Establishing real-time feedback loops between physical and digital environments
Data Acquisition, Monitoring, and Optimization
- Acquiring telemetry data from PLCs and associated sensors
- Utilizing Python or ROS tools for performance data analysis
- Enhancing robotic workflows through predictive analytics methods
Advanced Topics in ROS-Industrial Applications
- Overview of ROS-Industrial interfaces and standard libraries
- Integrating machine vision and AI-driven quality inspection systems
- Addressing security protocols and maintenance requirements for ROS-PLC systems
Practical Application: ROS-PLC Integrated Digital Twin
- Designing virtual models of robotic cells for simulation
- Linking simulation environments with PLC control logic
- Conducting real-time testing for synchronization and optimization
Requirements
- Working knowledge of industrial automation and PLC systems
- Proficiency in Python or ladder logic programming
- Fundamental understanding of robotics and control communication protocols
Target Audience
- Automation engineers responsible for developing or maintaining robotic systems
- Systems integrators implementing ROS-PLC communication standards
- 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.