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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 roles of ROS and PLCs within automation environments
ROS-PLC Communication and Integration
- Exploring ROS topics, services, and message structures
- Foundational PLC programming concepts for ROS connectivity
- Leveraging OPC UA and MQTT to ensure interoperability
Setting Up the Integration Environment
- Installation and configuration of ROS 2 and Codesys
- Establishing network connections between the robot and PLC
- Creating communication bridges to link 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
- Understanding the concept and architecture of digital twins in automation
- Simulating production lines using Gazebo or Unity Reflect
- Facilitating real-time feedback loops between physical and digital environments
Data Acquisition, Monitoring, and Optimization
- Gathering telemetry data from PLCs and various sensors
- Analyzing performance metrics with Python or ROS-specific tools
- Enhancing robotic workflows through the application of predictive analytics
Advanced Topics in ROS-Industrial
- Introduction to ROS-Industrial interfaces and associated libraries
- Incorporating machine vision and AI-driven quality inspection systems
- Addressing security protocols and maintenance strategies in ROS-PLC systems
Hands-on 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 tests 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 involved in developing or maintaining robotic systems
- Systems integrators responsible for ROS-PLC communication implementation
- Professionals specializing 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.