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Course Outline
Introduction to Industrial Robotics and Automation
- Overview of the industrial robotics ecosystem
- Key communication standards: OPC UA, Modbus, and Profinet
- The distinct roles of ROS and PLCs in automation environments
ROS-PLC Communication and Integration
- Exploring ROS topics, services, and message structures
- Essential PLC programming concepts for ROS connectivity
- Leveraging OPC UA and MQTT for system interoperability
Configuring the Integration Environment
- Installation and configuration of ROS 2 and Codesys
- Network configuration linking robots and PLCs
- Establishing robust communication bridges between disparate systems
Control and Coordination of Industrial Robots
- Implementing ROS-based motion control for robotic arms
- Mapping PLC signals for precise task synchronization
- Coordinating operations between robots and broader machine processes
Digital Twins and Virtual Commissioning
- Understanding the architecture and concepts of digital twins in automation
- Simulating production lines using Gazebo or Unity Reflect
- Establishing real-time feedback loops between physical and digital environments
Data Acquisition, Monitoring, and Optimization
- Capturing telemetry data from PLCs and sensor arrays
- Utilizing Python or ROS tools for performance data analysis
- Refining robotic workflows through predictive analytics
Advanced Topics in ROS-Industrial
- Introduction to ROS-Industrial interfaces and associated libraries
- Incorporating machine vision and AI-driven quality inspection
- Addressing security 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
- Performing real-time testing, synchronization, and optimization
Requirements
- Solid understanding of industrial automation and PLC systems
- Proficiency in 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 focused on implementing ROS-PLC communication
- 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.