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Introduction to Robotics - Intermediate Level

The participants on this course will obtain the necessary knowledge required to perform robotic start up and calibration procedures and create structured robot programs via the robot teach pendant. Topics covered include, start-up procedures, teaching coordinate systems, robot programming, using I/O, and an introduction to subprogram calls, control functions, and continuous (approximation) statements.

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Description

Learner Profile:

Learners do not require any prior robotic knowledge and can come from non-technical backgrounds. Employed business owners, employees.

Learner prerequisites:

Candidates should at minimum have completed the Junior Cert with pass grades in at least five ordinary level subjects (including Maths and English). Learners should have basic PC literacy. 

Learning outcomes:

At the end of the course the learners will be able to: 

  • Ability to perform operating tasks on the robot such as moving the robot manually. 
  • Add and edit robot positions and restarting a robot production after a program stop. 
  • Understand and modify a robot control program. 


Course Content:

• Robot Start-up / calibration procedures


• Robotic coordinate systems (using / creating)


• Robot programming


• Setting Outputs and Waiting for inputs


• Introduce CONT (approximation) statements.


• Subprogram calls


• Motion programming


• Basic Control functions (IF, Else statements, endless loops, exit conditions)


• Gripper Configuration and Operation


• Introduction to simple data type variables

Duration:

3 days

Exam/Continuous Assessment details:

Multiple choice exam

Certification / Awarding Body/Credits:

Vendor Certificate of Completion

Progression Pathway:

Introduction to Robotics – Advanced (AMC21026)


Robotic Welding (AMC21024)