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Course Outline
Introduction to Industrial Robotics and Automation
- Overview of the industrial robotics ecosystem
- Key communication standards: OPC UA, Modbus, and Profinet
- The specific roles of ROS and PLCs in automation environments
ROS-PLC Communication and Integration
- In-depth look at ROS topics, services, and message structures
- Foundations of PLC programming for ROS connectivity
- Leveraging OPC UA and MQTT to ensure interoperability
Configuring the Integration Environment
- Installation and configuration of ROS 2 and Codesys
- Establishing network connections between the robot and PLC
- Constructing 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
- The concept and architectural design of digital twins in automation
- Simulating production lines using Gazebo or Unity Reflect
- Enabling real-time feedback loops between physical and digital environments
Data Acquisition, Monitoring, and Optimization
- Capturing telemetry data from PLCs and sensors
- Analyzing performance metrics using Python or ROS-based tools
- Enhancing robotic workflows through the application of predictive analytics
Advanced Topics in ROS-Industrial
- Introduction to ROS-Industrial interfaces and associated libraries
- Integrating machine vision and AI-driven quality inspection
- Addressing security and maintenance considerations in ROS-PLC systems
Capstone Project: ROS-PLC Integrated Digital Twin
- Designing a virtual model of a robotic cell
- Linking the simulation environment with PLC control logic
- Testing synchronization and optimization capabilities in real time
Requirements
- Proficiency in industrial automation and PLC systems
- Practical experience with Python or ladder logic programming
- Fundamental knowledge of robotics and control communication protocols
Target Audience
- Automation engineers responsible for developing or maintaining robotic systems
- Systems integrators implementing ROS-PLC communication
- Professionals engaged 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.