Course syllabus - Industrial Automation 2, robotics

Objectives

The aim for the course is to provide the student with knowledge on the structure, function and programming methodology of industrial robot systems.

Learning outcomes

The student, after having taken the course should be able to:
- describe the physical structure of robot systems
- explain the possibilities and limitations of industrial robots
- describe and implement the necessary security measures when handling a robot
- have a good command of basic robot programming, specifically:
- describe the most common robot programming languages on the market
- explain the concepts of "on-line", "off-line" and "play-back!" programming
- create fail-safe and maintainable robot programs
- develop robot programs using one of the most common robot programming languages, e.g. RAPID
- create robot programs from both "on-line" and "off-line" programming environments
- make use of robot simulation tools
- describe the necessary steps when projecting a robot work cell
- describe common robot tools and sensor systems

Course content

- Robot history and technology trends.
- Application areas.
- Design and physical structure of industrial robots.
- Structure of robot controller units.
- Embedded and external sensors.
- Application development tools.
- Programming methodology.
- Security.
- Projecting.
- Working environment.

Tuition

The teaching will include classroom lectures, group work, exercises in computer classroom/industrial lab and individual home work.

Specific requirements

Basic course in programming, advanced level within production systems and an introduction to industrial automation. English course A/5 and Swedish course B/2.

Examination

Exercise (INL1), 2 credits, marks Pass (G)
Exercise (INL2), 2 credits, marks 3, 4 or 5
Examination (TEN1), 3.5 credits, marks 3, 4 or 5

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Grade

Pass with distinction, Pass with credit, Pass, Fail