Introduction to Robotics

This course will provide an introduction to the world of robotics and how they are used in various manufacturing environments. Using a combination of simulation and programming software and working with our Universal Robots Collaborative Robot delegates will get a hands-on experience.

Delegates will begin with an understanding of the safety principles and capabilities of robots, moving on to develop understanding of the software, hardware, setup and look at how robots link with other equipment such as conveyors through the use of inputs and outputs of measurement devices and controls.

The course requires a prior knowledge of electrical, pneumatics and PLC.

• Legislation
• Safety considerations
• Basic principles of Robotics
• Introduction of the simulation software.
• Introduction of the hardware it’s architecture, capabilities and restrictions.
• Using the pendant and its software
• setting up the installation
• Tool centre point (TCP) and tool settings
• Navigating the programming tree
• Types of axis and movements of the arm
• Safety zones and speeds
• Utilizing the free movement tool
• Moving the robot from the menu on the pendant
• Linear Path following
• Controlling external machines from the robot (I/O and conveyors)
• Palletisation

What you could do next
Engineers looking to further enhance their robotic skills can undertake a Programming of Robots or Industrial Robot course.
Level 3 or 4 PLC courses will enhance the link between Robotics and automation in manufacturing.