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Course Overview
This course is an introduction into robotics as used in modern industry.
Coordinate configurations, control systems, drive systems, and various
methods of programming will be studied. Other topics to be discussed include
the application of robots to various job tasks by the use of the workcell
concept, and various safety methods. Students will learn to set up and
program one or more robots.
Course Objectives
At the successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Select the coordinate,
drive, and control system necessary to implement a robot in a specific
job task.
- Write, save, load, and
edit a robot control program.
- Discuss, select, and
interface various types of peripheral devices used in robotic workcells.
- Describe basic
mechanical, electrical and electronic components used for machine
control.
- Describe appropriate
safety procedures and be able to implement them in a workcell by proper
design and selection of hardware and peripheral equipment.
- Discuss maintenance
and troubleshooting procedures and the types of documentation required
for a successful maintenance program.
Delivery
Course delivery will consist of a combination of lecture, questions and
answer sessions, demonstrations, and lab exercises where appropriate. One or
more field trips to local industries may also be included.
Required Text
James L. Fuller; Robotics Introduction, Programming, and Projects, 2nd
edition; Merrill, an imprint of Macmillan Publishing Co.
Other Required Materials
Removable disk USB 2.0 128 MB minimum.
Two (2) 3.5" diskettes formatted to DOS/Windows standard.
Instructor
Dave Ellert, P.E., Instructor in Engineering
Technology Center TC 210 Phone: 464-1883 email:
djellert@usi.edu
Office hours: MWF 2:00 – 4:00 P.M.; T 3:00 P.M. – 4:00
P.M.,
or
by
appointment.For Further Reference
This document and many other course related documents can be found on the
Engineering website at: http://www.usi.edu/science/engineering/. Click on Course Links and then TECH
272 Robotics.
Revised 1/10/08
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