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Course Outline
Introduction to Industrial Robotics and Automation
- An overview of industrial robotics ecosystems
- Key communication standards: OPC UA, Modbus, and Profinet
- The respective roles of ROS and PLCs in automation environments
ROS-PLC Communication and Integration
- An understanding of ROS topics, services, and messages
- Essential PLC programming for establishing ROS connectivity
- Leveraging OPC UA and MQTT to ensure interoperability
Setting Up the Integration Environment
- Installation and configuration of ROS 2 and Codesys
- Network setup connecting the robot and PLC
- Construction of communication bridges between distinct systems
Control and Coordination of Industrial Robots
- ROS-based motion control for robotic arms
- PLC signal mapping to achieve task synchronization
- Coordinated operation between robot actions 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
- Establishing real-time feedback between physical and digital environments
Data Acquisition, Monitoring, and Optimization
- Gathering telemetry from PLCs and sensors
- Analyzing performance data using Python or ROS tools
- Enhancing robotic workflows through predictive analytics
Advanced Topics in ROS-Industrial
- An introduction to ROS-Industrial interfaces and libraries
- Integrating machine vision and AI-based quality inspection
- Addressing security and maintenance 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
Requirements
- A solid familiarity with industrial automation and PLC systems
- Practical experience in Python or ladder logic programming
- A foundational understanding of robotics and control communication protocols
Audience
- Automation engineers responsible for developing or maintaining robotic systems
- Systems integrators tasked with implementing ROS-PLC communication
- 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.