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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

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