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Course Outline

Introduction to Industrial Robotics and Automation

  • Overview of industrial robotics ecosystems
  • Communication standards: OPC UA, Modbus, and Profinet
  • The roles of ROS and PLCs in automation environments

ROS-PLC Communication and Integration

  • Understanding ROS topics, services, and messages
  • Basics of PLC programming for ROS connectivity
  • Leveraging OPC UA and MQTT for interoperability

Setting Up the Integration Environment

  • Installation and configuration of ROS 2 and Codesys
  • Network setup between the robot and the PLC
  • Constructing communication bridges between systems

Control and Coordination of Industrial Robots

  • ROS-based motion control for robotic arms
  • PLC signal mapping for task synchronization
  • Coordinated operation between the robot and machine processes

Digital Twins and Virtual Commissioning

  • The concept and architecture of digital twins in automation
  • Simulating production lines using Gazebo or Unity Reflect
  • Real-time feedback loops between physical and digital environments

Data Acquisition, Monitoring, and Optimization

  • Collecting telemetry from PLCs and sensors
  • Analyzing performance data with Python or ROS tools
  • Optimizing robotic workflows through predictive analytics

Advanced Topics in ROS-Industrial

  • Introduction to ROS-Industrial interfaces and libraries
  • Integration of machine vision and AI-based quality inspection
  • Security and maintenance strategies for ROS-PLC systems

Hands-on Project: ROS-PLC Integrated Digital Twin

  • Designing a virtual model of a robotic cell
  • Connecting the simulation with PLC control logic
  • Testing synchronization and optimization in real time

Requirements

  • Familiarity with industrial automation and PLC systems
  • Experience with Python or ladder logic programming
  • A fundamental understanding of robotics and control communication protocols

Target Audience

  • Automation engineers developing or maintaining robotic systems
  • Systems integrators implementing ROS-PLC communication
  • Professionals working on digital twin or industrial simulation environments
 28 Hours

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