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Course Outline
Introduction to Industrial Robotics and Automation
- 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
- Exploring ROS topics, services, and message structures
- Foundations of PLC programming for ROS connectivity
- Leveraging OPC UA and MQTT to achieve interoperability
Setting Up the Integration Environment
- Installation and configuration of ROS 2 and Codesys
- Establishing network connectivity between the robot and PLC
- Creating communication bridges between disparate systems
Control and Coordination of Industrial Robots
- Implementing ROS-based motion control for robotic arms
- Mapping PLC signals to ensure task synchronization
- Achieving coordinated operation between robots and machine processes
Digital Twins and Virtual Commissioning
- Understanding the concept and architecture of digital twins in automation
- Simulating production lines using Gazebo or Unity Reflect
- Maintaining real-time feedback loops between physical and digital environments
Data Acquisition, Monitoring, and Optimization
- Acquiring telemetry data from PLCs and sensors
- Utilizing Python or ROS tools to analyze performance data
- Refining robotic workflows through predictive analytics
Advanced Topics in ROS-Industrial
- Introduction to ROS-Industrial interfaces and libraries
- Incorporating machine vision and AI-based quality inspection
- Addressing security and maintenance concerns in ROS-PLC systems
Hands-on Project: ROS-PLC Integrated Digital Twin
- Designing a virtual model of a robotic cell
- Linking the simulation with PLC control logic
- Testing synchronization and optimization capabilities in real time
Requirements
- Working knowledge of industrial automation and PLC systems
- Experience with Python or ladder logic programming
- Fundamental understanding of robotics and control communication protocols
Target Audience
- Automation engineers involved in developing or maintaining robotic systems
- Systems integrators implementing ROS-PLC communication
- Professionals specializing in digital twins 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.