Course Outline
Introduction to Industrial Robotics and Automation
- Overview of the industrial robotics ecosystem.
- 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.
- Building 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 robots and machine processes.
Digital Twins and Virtual Commissioning
- Concepts and architecture of digital twins in automation.
- Simulating production lines using Gazebo or Unity Reflect.
- Establishing real-time feedback between physical and digital environments.
Data Acquisition, Monitoring, and Optimization
- Collecting telemetry data from PLCs and sensors.
- Analyzing performance data using 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 considerations in 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.
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Familiarity with industrial automation concepts and PLC systems.
- Experience programming in Python or with ladder logic.
- A basic understanding of robotics and control communication protocols.
Audience
- Automation engineers involved in the development or maintenance of robotic systems.
- Systems integrators responsible for implementing ROS-PLC communication.
- Professionals working with digital twin or industrial simulation environments.
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.