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EST 3070 - Robotics


Clock Hours: 110

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Course Description:
This comprehensive Robotics course introduces students to the foundational principles and advanced applications of industrial robotics, with a focus on real-world skills using Fanuc robot systems.  Through a combination of lectures, demonstrations, videos, software exercises, and hands-on projects, students will gain a working knowledge of robotic terminology, robot classifications, and system components.  Students will begin by exploring the basic structure and functions of robotic systems, including identification of robot axes, types, parts, and work envelopes.  Emphasis will be placed on understanding common terms and the physical and functional design of various robots.  Building upon these fundamentals, the course progresses into advanced instruction with Fanuc robots.  Students will learn how to write and execute Fanuc robot programs to perform complex tasks, interface with PLCs, and apply motion instructions for precision control.  Safety is a critical focus, with in-depth training on safe operating perimeters, emergency procedures, Lockout/Tagout points, and dual safety check systems.  Additional topics include advanced programming techniques such as I/O integration, program calls, and system maintenance tasks like battery backup procedures and robot remastering.  By the end of the course, students will be equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to operate, program, and maintain industrial robot systems in modern manufacturing environments. 

Student Learning Outcomes:

  1. Define key terminology related to robotics and demonstrate an understanding of foundational concepts used in industrial robotic systems. 

  1. Identify and describe different types of robots, including their configurations, number of axes, and applications. 

  1. Explain the function and layout of a robot’s work envelope, including safe operating and restricted areas. 

  1. Identify the main components of a robotic system, such as controllers, actuators, end effectors, and sensors. 

  1. Demonstrate a working knowledge of Fanuc robot systems, including basic setup, control interface, and operational procedures. 

  1. Write and execute Fanuc robot programs to perform specified tasks using appropriate motion instructions and programming techniques. 

  1. Demonstrate proper PLC integration with a Fanuc robot, including input/output (I/O) configuration and handshake logic. 

  1. Apply safe work practices when working with robotics, including understanding and implementing Lockout/Tagout procedures, recognizing hard stops and axis limits, and using emergency stop systems. 

  1. Locate and describe all safety-related devices and systems on a Fanuc robot, including dual safety check systems and emergency stops. 

  1. Load, modify, and run robot programs using Fanuc control software. 

  1. Program subroutines and use program calls to organize and control complex robotic tasks. 

  1. Perform maintenance procedures on Fanuc robots, including safe battery backup replacement to maintain servo motor zero reference. 

  1. Demonstrate the procedure to remaster a Fanuc robot following maintenance or battery failure. 

  1. Troubleshoot basic robotic system issues, identifying and correcting common errors in hardware and software. 

  1. Effectively communicate technical procedures and robotic system operations, both orally and in writing, in an industrial or technical environment.