RMA 2210 Robotics II
This is the second of a two-course sequence that covers advanced robotic programming using teach pendants, explores multiple robot integration, and digitally interfaces robots with other automation components, such as programmable logic controllers, computer-controlled machines, and conveyors. This course will review the hardware aspects, including robot configurations, drive mechanisms, power systems (hydraulic, pneumatic, and servo actuators), end-effectors and end-of-arm-tooling, sensors, control systems, machine vision, programming, safety, and integration. The software aspect deals with the various textual and lead-through programming methods commonly found on commercial robotic systems and simulation systems offered by robot manufacturers. Digital interfacing of robots with other automation components, such as programmable logic controllers, computer-controlled machines, and conveyors, is introduced.