Course detail

Robotics Workcells Designing and Programming

FSI-GNPAcad. year: 2022/2023

The main aim of the course is to acquaint students with the basics of robotic cell design for various applications or technologies. The main emphasis is placed on the use of simulation tools (e.g. SW Siemens Process Simulate, Abb RobotStudio) for verification of the technological process and determination of the cycle time within the level of time-based simulation or event-based simulation. Furthermore, students will learn about the currently available possibilities of programming industrial robots.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

4

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

Ing. Jan Vetiška, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Production Machines, Systems and Robotics (ÚVSSR)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Students will gain a comprehensive overview of possibilities and requirements for a robotic cell design. Based on their experience they will be able to work independently in the field of designing workplaces for typical industrial applications (handling, palletizing, welding, machining, etc.). Students will also gain a comprehensive and practically oriented overview of the possibilities of programming industrial robots.

Prerequisites

Successful completion of the subject Industrial Robots and Manipulators I (GPZ), Robots and Manipulators II (GPL) and a basic knowledge of programming.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course is based on laboratory seminars focusing on a practical use of acquired knowledge. Acquired knowledge will be tested within the seminars in connection with KUKA, ABB industrial robots. According to actual possibilities, the students will also be confronted with selected lectures presented by industrial experts. Special field trips to selected companies – focused on the course content – are also expected to organize.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Assessment methods and criteria linked to this course: course-unit credit is awarded on condition of having attended the seminars at least 80 % and worked out a semestral project on a given topic. Specifications for processing individual projects will be specified at the beginning of the semester.

Course curriculum

Not applicable.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The aim of the course is to acquaint students with the methodology of designing robotic cells for typical applications and technologies used in industry. Another aim is a practical knowledge of programming methods of industrial robots, including the use of advanced simulation tools for off-line programming.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Seminars are obligatory. Justified absence can be compensated by consultations. When obtaining credit, the student's knowledge will be verified based on the ability of their practical application.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

SICILIANO, B. KHATIB, O. Springer Handbook of Robotics. Springer-Verlag New York, Inc., 2008. 1611 s. ISBN 978-3-540-23957-4 (EN)
PIRES, J. N. Industrial Robots Programming: Building Applications for the Factories of the Future. Springer, 2008. 282 s. ISBN 978-0-387-23325-3 (EN)
NOF, S. Y. Springer Handbook of Automation. Springer, 2009. 1812 s. ISBN 978-3-540-78830-0 (EN)
MONKMAN, G. J., HESSE, S., STEINMANN, R. SCHUNK, H. Robot Grippers. Wiley-VCH Verlag, 2007. 463 s. ISBN 978-3527406197 (EN)
WOLF, A., STEINMANN, R. SCHUNK, H. Grippers in Motion: The Fascination of Automated Handling Tasks. Springer, 2005. 242 s. ISBN 978-3-540-27718-7 (EN)
Manuály k průmyslovým robotům KUKA: KUKA - Operating and Programming Instructions, v. 1.1, 2006; KUKA - KR C2/KR C3 Expert Programming, v. 01, 2006; KUKA - KR C4 Programming, 2013; KUKA - WorkVisual (různé verze), konfigurace vstupů/výstupů, 2013; KUKA - Industrial Robots, Safety: for mechanical components, 2012. (EN)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

eLearning

eLearning: currently opened course

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme N-VSR-P Master's, 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme CŽV Lifelong learning

    branch CZV , 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Laboratory exercise

52 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Jakub Bražina
Ing. Mikuláš Szabari, Ph.D.
Ing. Jan Vetiška, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Introduction to off-line programming ABB Robot Studio
2. Introduction to off-line programming Process Simulate I
3. Introduction to off-line programming Process Simulate II
4. Approaches to Robotic Workstation Design I
5. Approaches to Robotic Workstation Design II
6. Off-line programming of ABB robots I
7. Off-line programming of ABB II robots
8. Off-line programming of KUKA I robots
9. Off-line programming of KUKA II robots
10. Individual project solutions - consultation and verification of procedures
11. Individual project solutions - consultation and verification of procedures
12. Individual project management - consultation and verification of procedures
13. Individual project management - consultation and verification of procedures

eLearning

eLearning: currently opened course