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Industrial Robotics
The integrator plants call when a robot cell has to run.
The complete course
- modules
- 74
- topics
- 933
- min lessons
- 15
11%
projected job growth for US industrial engineers, who integrate automated lines.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook 2024–34
What you'll be able to do.
Program robots from the teach pendant
Stage 2 · Frames & Programming
Wire robots to PLCs, sensors and grippers
Stage 3 · Cell Integration & Tooling
Commission cells virtually, before install
Stage 4 · Simulation & Advanced Motion
Set up welding and palletizing cells
Stage 5 · Process Applications
Diagnose faults and cut cycle time
Stage 6 · Production, Commissioning & Service
Work out a cell's cost per part
Stage 7 · Practicum & Capstone
Seven stages.One steady climb.
From “should we automate this?” to a cell running through the night shift.
74modules
in 7 stages
933topics
≈ 13 per module
≈233hours
of 15-minute lessons
≈2.5years
≈15months
≈8months
to finish the whole course
- 1
Foundations & Feasibility
Is this job worth automating?
7 modules · 83 topics · ≈ 21 hr
- 2
Frames & Programming
Teaching the robot where things are
8 modules · 97 topics · ≈ 24 hr
- 3
Cell Integration & Tooling
Everything bolted and wired around it
12 modules · 155 topics · ≈ 39 hr
- 4
Simulation & Advanced Motion
Proving it in software first
9 modules · 115 topics · ≈ 29 hr
- 5
Process Applications
Welding, painting, picking, tending
19 modules · 240 topics · ≈ 60 hr
- 6
Production, Commissioning & Service
Commissioned, fast and serviceable
15 modules · 197 topics · ≈ 49 hr
- 7
Practicum & Capstone
A full cell, spec to handover
4 modules · 46 topics · ≈ 12 hr
Months
0612180369024
MonthsFinish · ≈ 2.5 years · ≈ 15 months · ≈ 8 months
Hours and months are estimates: one 15-minute lesson per topic, every day.
Every module.Every topic.
Stage 1
Foundations & Feasibility
Is this job worth automating?
7 modules · 83 topics
1Foundations of Industrial Robotics10 topics
- Industrial Robots, Robot Systems, and Robot Cells
- Robots Within a Manufacturing Process
- Handling, Processing, Assembly, and Inspection Applications
- Fixed Automation and Flexible Robotic Automation
- Standalone Cells and Integrated Production Lines
- Robot Manufacturers, Integrators, and End Users
- Operator, Programmer, and Integration Engineer Responsibilities
- Productivity, Quality, Ergonomics, and Flexibility Objectives
- Technical Feasibility and Production Readiness
- Common Causes of Unsuccessful Robot Projects
2Application Assessment and Automation Feasibility12 topics
- Breaking a Manual Operation into Tasks
- Identifying Tasks Suitable for Robot Automation
- Part Geometry, Mass, Surface, and Variability
- Product Mix and Production Volume
- Incoming Part Condition and Presentation
- Process Stability Before Automation
- Handling Difficult, Flexible, or Fragile Parts
- Accessibility and Tool Orientation Requirements
- Required Human Intervention
- Proof-of-Concept Trials and Representative Samples
- Technical Assumptions and Feasibility Risks
- Defining the Limits of the Proposed Application
3Cell Requirements and Acceptance Criteria13 topics
- User Requirements and Functional Specifications
- Product Families and Operating Scenarios
- Takt Time, Cycle Time, and Required Output
- Quality Characteristics and Process Tolerances
- Availability and Recovery Expectations
- Changeover and Batch-Size Requirements
- Utility, Space, and Environmental Constraints
- Interfaces with Upstream and Downstream Equipment
- Operator Access and Maintenance Requirements
- Defining Normal, Abnormal, and Recovery Sequences
- Assigning Responsibility for Each Interface
- Measurable Acceptance Criteria and Test Conditions
- Requirements Traceability Through the Project
4Industrial Robot Configurations11 topics
- Six-Axis Articulated Robots
- SCARA Robots
- Delta and Parallel Robots
- Cartesian and Gantry Robots
- Dedicated Palletizing Robots
- Redundant and Seven-Axis Industrial Arms
- Floor, Wall, Shelf, and Inverted Mounting
- High-Payload and Extended-Reach Configurations
- Robots Designed for Collaborative Applications
- Process-Specific Robot Variants
- Matching Robot Architecture to the Task
5Robot Selection and Specification Review13 topics
- Reading Robot Datasheets and Application Manuals
- Payload, Tool Mass, and Workpiece Mass
- Wrist Moments and Allowable Inertia
- Reach Envelopes and Usable Working Space
- Joint Limits and Orientation Constraints
- Accuracy, Repeatability, and Path Performance
- Speed Ratings and Application Cycle Time
- Duty Cycle and Thermal Limitations
- Mounting Loads and Foundation Requirements
- Environmental Protection and Process Compatibility
- Controller Options and Application Software Packages
- Service Access, Support, and Spare Parts
- Comparing Candidate Robots Against Requirements
6Robot Controllers and Cell Hardware11 topics
- Manipulator, Controller, Teach Pendant, and Tooling
- Controller Power and Auxiliary Supplies
- Servo Drives, Motors, and Position Feedback in Operation
- Brakes and Gravity-Loaded Axes
- Robot I/O Hardware and Expansion Modules
- Tool-Side Electrical and Pneumatic Connections
- Controller Operating Modes and Authority
- Application Options and Licensed Functions
- Peripheral Controllers and Process Equipment
- Equipment Identification and Hardware Documentation
- Reading System Wiring and Connection Diagrams
7Operating an Industrial Robot13 topics
- Pre-Operation Inspection and Work-Area Checks
- Manual and Automatic Operating Modes
- Teach Pendant Navigation
- Enabling Devices and Hold-to-Run Operation
- Joint and Cartesian Jogging
- Selecting the Active Tool and Reference Frame
- Incremental Motion and Position Verification
- Speed Override and Controlled Program Testing
- Program Start, Hold, Resume, and Abort
- Emergency Stops and Protective Stops
- Energy Isolation Before Intervention
- Recognizing Unexpected Motion and Stopping Work
- Limits of Operator and Programmer Authority
Stage 2
Frames & Programming
Teaching the robot where things are
8 modules · 97 topics
8Coordinate Frames and Spatial Relationships12 topics
- World, Base, Tool, and Workpiece Frames
- Position and Orientation Data
- Axis Directions and Handedness
- Translation and Rotation in Robot Programs
- Euler Angles and Rotation Conventions
- Quaternion-Based Orientation Representation
- Transforming Points Between Reference Frames
- Tool-Relative and Workpiece-Relative Motion
- Frame Composition and Transformation Order
- Position Offsets and Orientation Offsets
- Frame Selection Errors and Their Symptoms
- Verifying Transformations with Physical Reference Points
9Tool Center Point and Payload Configuration12 topics
- Defining the Tool Center Point
- Tool Orientation and Process Direction
- Multi-Point TCP Calibration Methods
- Checking TCP Accuracy Across Orientations
- Stationary Tools and Robot-Held Workpieces
- Multiple TCPs on a Single Tool
- Tool Mass and Center of Gravity
- Payload Inertia and Controller Load Models
- Empty and Loaded Tool Conditions
- Updating Payload Data During a Cycle
- Load Identification Functions and Their Limitations
- Verifying Tool Data After Repair or Replacement
10Workpiece Frames and Datum Registration11 topics
- Defining a Workpiece Coordinate System
- Three-Point Frame Teaching
- Relating Part Datums to Fixture Datums
- Fixture, Table, and Station Coordinate Frames
- Locating the Same Part at Multiple Stations
- Reusing Paths Through Frame Changes
- Measuring and Applying Fixture Offsets
- Registering CAD Geometry to the Physical Cell
- Frame Calibration with Probing or Measurement Equipment
- Distinguishing Frame Error from TCP Error
- Verifying Datum Repeatability After Changeover
11Robot Poses, Configurations, and Singularities12 topics
- Joint Positions and Cartesian Poses
- Multiple Joint Solutions for One Tool Pose
- Shoulder, Elbow, and Wrist Configurations
- Configuration Selection in Taught Programs
- Wrist Flips and Unexpected Reorientation
- Joint Travel and Cable Winding Limits
- Reachability with Required Tool Orientation
- Recognizing Wrist and Arm Singularities
- Singularities in Linear and Circular Motion
- Configuration Continuity Along a Path
- Choosing Approach Poses with Motion Margin
- Resolving Unreachable Targets in an Application
12Motion Instructions and Path Behavior13 topics
- Joint-Interpolated Motion
- Linear Tool Motion
- Circular and Arc Motion
- Spline and Continuous-Path Motion
- Point-to-Point and Process-Path Requirements
- Exact Stops and Blended Motion
- Blend Zones and Corner Deviation
- Tool Speed, Joint Speed, and Acceleration Limits
- Orientation Interpolation Along a Path
- Approach, Working, and Retreat Motions
- Motion Near Obstacles and Fixtures
- Controller Lookahead and Motion Queues
- Trade-Offs Among Speed, Path Accuracy, and Settling
13Teach Pendant Programming12 topics
- Creating and Organizing Robot Programs
- Teaching Positions and Recording Motion Instructions
- Naming Positions, Programs, and Stations
- Editing Positions Without Losing Configuration Data
- Copying and Modifying Motion Sequences
- Single-Step and Continuous Execution
- Forward and Reverse Execution Limitations
- Checking Program Pointers and Execution Context
- Monitoring Variables, Registers, and I/O
- Using Comments and Operator Messages
- Testing a New Path in Controlled Stages
- Saving and Restoring a Verified Program
14Robot Program Logic and Structure13 topics
- Variables, Constants, and Data Types
- Position Data and Motion Parameters
- Conditional Branches and Case Selection
- Loops and Iteration
- Subroutines and Reusable Functions
- Local, Global, and Persistent Data
- Timers, Counters, and Wait Instructions
- Events, Interrupts, and Background Tasks
- Program Entry and Exit Conditions
- Separating Motion, Process, and Interface Logic
- Blocking and Nonblocking Program Behavior
- Structured Error Handling
- Readability and Maintainability in Production Code
15Parameterized Programs and Product Recipes12 topics
- Parameterizing Part Dimensions and Station Locations
- Position Registers and Computed Targets
- Arrays, Patterns, and Repeated Features
- Tool and Workpiece Offsets in Reusable Programs
- Recipe Identification and Selection
- Validating Recipe Values Before Motion
- Managing Product-Specific Motion and Process Settings
- Separating Product Data from Program Logic
- Recipe Change Confirmation and Interlocks
- Retaining and Resetting Production State
- Handling Unknown or Incomplete Product Data
- Testing Boundary Cases Across a Product Family
Stage 3
Cell Integration & Tooling
Everything bolted and wired around it
12 modules · 155 topics
16Sensors, Actuators, and Robot I/O12 topics
- Digital Inputs and Outputs
- Analog Signals and Scaling
- Part-Present and Position Sensors
- Gripper Open, Closed, and Part-Held Feedback
- Vacuum, Pressure, and Flow Monitoring
- Valve and Solenoid Control
- Tool and Fixture Actuator Interfaces
- Signal Polarity, Debouncing, and Filtering
- Edge Detection and Latched Events
- Timing Sensor Checks Within Motion Sequences
- Detecting Contradictory Sensor States
- I/O Checkout and Signal Documentation
17Robot-PLC Coordination14 topics
- Dividing Responsibilities Between Robot and PLC
- Cell States and Robot Program States
- Ready, Busy, Complete, and Fault Signals
- Start Requests and Acknowledgments
- Program Number Selection and Confirmation
- Cycle Permissives and Process Interlocks
- Reset and Restart Handshakes
- Timeouts and Watchdog Behavior
- Handling Interrupted or Duplicate Commands
- Coordinating Manual and Automatic Control
- Retained State After Power Loss
- Preventing Race Conditions in Sequence Logic
- Timing Diagrams for Robot-PLC Interfaces
- Testing the Complete Command Lifecycle
18Industrial Communication Interfaces13 topics
- Hardwired Signals and Networked I/O
- Cyclic I/O and Acyclic Data Exchange
- PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, and EtherCAT in Robot Cells
- Controller Roles and Supported Network Options
- Device Descriptions and Configuration Files
- Mapping Input and Output Data
- Data Types, Byte Order, and Consistency
- Communication Update Rates and Latency
- Network Loss and Reconnection Behavior
- TCP/IP Sockets and Application-Level Messages
- OPC UA and Production Information Exchange
- Separating Standard Communication from Safety Communication
- Diagnosing Communication at the Robot Interface
19Fault Handling and Controlled Recovery14 topics
- Classifying Motion, Process, and Equipment Faults
- Detecting and Latching Fault Conditions
- Preserving the Relevant Cycle Context
- Defining Recovery Preconditions
- Confirming Tool, Part, and Fixture State
- Recovery Paths from Known Positions
- Why a Direct Move to Home Can Be Unsafe
- Resuming, Repeating, or Abandoning an Interrupted Operation
- Preventing Duplicate Processing After Restart
- Retry Limits and Escalation to an Operator
- Recovery from Dropped or Mispositioned Parts
- Recovery After Communication or Power Loss
- Clearing Faults Without Concealing Their Cause
- Testing Recovery from Representative Interruption Points
20End-of-Arm Tooling and Gripper Selection15 topics
- Translating Handling Requirements into Tool Requirements
- Mechanical, Vacuum, Magnetic, and Adhesive Gripping
- Internal and External Gripping
- Form Closure and Friction-Based Retention
- Gripping Force Under Acceleration and Process Loads
- Gripper Stroke, Finger Geometry, and Part Access
- Vacuum Cups for Flat, Curved, and Porous Surfaces
- Leakage, Vacuum Generation, and Holding Reliability
- Magnetic Gripping and Release Behavior
- Electric and Pneumatic Grippers
- Compliant and Soft Gripping for Variable Parts
- Protecting Fragile and Cosmetic Surfaces
- Part Retention During Loss of Power or Pressure
- Tool Mass, Inertia, and Wrist Load Trade-Offs
- Proving Grip Reliability Across Part Variations
21Tool Changing and Utility Management13 topics
- Automatic and Manual Tool Changers
- Mechanical Locking and Tool Presence Confirmation
- Tool Identification and Program Selection
- Tool Dock Layout and Access Paths
- Electrical, Pneumatic, Fluid, and Data Couplings
- Tool Change Sequencing and Verification
- Updating Tool, Payload, and Process Data
- Dress Packs, Hoses, and Cable Routing
- Bend Radius, Torsion, and Service Life
- Preventing Snagging and Cable Interference
- Utility Isolation During Tool Maintenance
- Tool Storage, Contamination, and Protection
- Recovery from an Incomplete Tool Change
22Fixtures and Workholding for Robotic Operations12 topics
- Locating, Supporting, and Clamping a Workpiece
- Datum Schemes and Repeatable Part Location
- Fixture Tolerances and the Robot Error Budget
- Part Loading Clearance and Insertion Lead-Ins
- Clamp Accessibility and Robot Tool Clearance
- Clamping Sequence and Part Distortion
- Positive Confirmation of Part Seating
- Mistake-Proofing Part Orientation
- Modular Fixtures and Quick-Change Nests
- Fixture Wear, Debris, and Thermal Effects
- Fixture Release and Finished-Part Removal
- Designing for Inspection and Recovery Access
23Part Feeding and Presentation13 topics
- Trays, Pallets, Racks, and Magazines
- Bowl Feeders and Linear Feeders
- Flexible Feeding Systems
- Conveyors, Stops, and Escapements
- Singulation and Controlled Part Release
- Presenting Parts in a Known Orientation
- Handling Tangled, Nested, or Overlapping Parts
- Feeding Flexible Components and Cables
- Replenishment Without Disrupting the Entire Cell
- Detecting Empty, Jammed, and Double-Fed Conditions
- Buffer Size and Starvation Risk
- Returning Unusable Parts to a Defined Location
- Matching Feeder Capability to Robot Cycle Demand
24Robot Cell Layout and Access12 topics
- Locating the Robot Relative to the Process
- Placing Machines, Fixtures, Feeders, and Inspection Stations
- Workpiece and Tool Swept Volumes
- Separating Loading Areas from Processing Areas
- Operator Loading and Unloading Interfaces
- Maintenance and Tool Replacement Access
- Material Entry, Exit, and Reject Routes
- Controller and Utility Equipment Placement
- Floor Space, Height, and Overhead Constraints
- Visibility, Lighting, and Operator Information
- Allowing for Future Product and Tool Changes
- Reviewing Layouts with Production and Maintenance Teams
25Cell Sequences and Resource Planning12 topics
- Converting Process Requirements into a Cell Sequence
- Robot, Machine, and Operator Task Allocation
- Sequential and Concurrent Activities
- Occupancy of Fixtures, Tools, and Transfer Stations
- Timing Loading, Processing, and Unloading
- Prepositioning During Machine Processing
- Shared Resource Requests and Reservations
- Buffering Between Unequal Process Times
- Empty-Cell Start and Normal Production States
- End-of-Batch and Line-Clearance Sequences
- Reject, Rework, and Incomplete-Part Routes
- Defining a Recoverable State at Each Sequence Step
26Reachability and Collision Analysis12 topics
- Testing Reachability with the Complete Tool and Part
- Checking Joint Limits Throughout a Motion
- Evaluating Alternate Robot Configurations
- Clearance Around Fixtures and Machine Openings
- Tool, Workpiece, Elbow, and Dress-Pack Collisions
- Swept-Volume Analysis
- Checking Approach and Retreat Paths
- Collision Risks During Blended Motion
- Allowances for Calibration and Part Variation
- Clearance at External Axis Extremes
- Validating Maintenance and Recovery Motions
- Recording Unreachable and Marginal Conditions
27Accuracy, Calibration, and Positioning Performance13 topics
- Repeatability and Absolute Positioning Accuracy
- Pose Accuracy and Path Accuracy
- Robot Mastering and Joint Reference Positions
- Mastering, TCP Calibration, and Frame Calibration
- Mechanical Compliance and Load-Dependent Deflection
- Backlash, Hysteresis, and Approach Direction
- Temperature, Warm-Up, and Drift
- Building an Application Error Budget
- Measuring Performance with Representative Loads
- External Metrology and Robot Calibration
- Absolute Accuracy Compensation and Its Limits
- Verifying Performance After a Collision or Repair
- Matching Measurement Capability to Process Tolerance
Stage 4
Simulation & Advanced Motion
Proving it in software first
9 modules · 115 topics
28Offline Programming and Robot Simulation13 topics
- Building a Cell Model from CAD Data
- Selecting Robot and Controller Models
- Modeling Tools, Fixtures, and Peripherals
- Creating Targets and Paths from Geometry
- Assigning Tool and Workpiece Data
- Configuring External Axes in Simulation
- Reach, Collision, and Configuration Checks
- Simulating Program Logic and I/O Behavior
- Virtual Controllers and Controller-Specific Motion Behavior
- Estimating Cycle Time and Recognizing Model Limits
- Generating and Transferring Robot Programs
- Calibrating the Virtual Cell to the Physical Cell
- Maintaining Consistency Between Online and Offline Changes
29Virtual Commissioning of Robot Cells12 topics
- Defining the Scope of a Virtual Commissioning Model
- Connecting Robot and PLC Simulations
- Emulating Sensors, Actuators, and Machine States
- Testing Automatic Sequences Before Installation
- Simulating Delayed and Missing Feedback
- Testing Faults, Timeouts, and Interrupted Cycles
- Validating Recipe and Program Selection
- Checking Shared Resources and Transfer Interfaces
- Comparing Simulated and Required Throughput
- Tracking Defects Found During Virtual Testing
- Recognizing What Requires Physical Validation
- Reusing Test Scenarios During On-Site Commissioning
30Working Across Robot Programming Platforms13 topics
- Common Concepts Across Industrial Robot Languages
- ABB RAPID and RobotStudio Workflows
- FANUC Teach Pendant Programs and ROBOGUIDE Workflows
- KUKA KRL and Controller Programming Concepts
- Yaskawa INFORM and Job-Based Programming
- Universal Robots Program Trees and URScript Concepts
- Comparing Position, Frame, and Tool Data Models
- Comparing Motion Termination and Blending Semantics
- Background Tasks and Event Handling Across Platforms
- Controller-Specific Application Packages
- PLC-Based Robot Command Interfaces
- Limits of Program Portability Between Robot Brands
- Building a Platform Adaptation Checklist
31External Axes, Tracks, and Positioners12 topics
- Robot Travel Tracks and Reach Extension
- Rotary Tables and Workpiece Positioners
- Independent and Coordinated External Motion
- Mechanical Unit and Axis Group Configuration
- External Axis Referencing and Calibration
- Coordinated Tool Motion Relative to a Moving Workpiece
- Maintaining Process Orientation with a Positioner
- External Axis Speed and Load Constraints
- Cable Routing Across Combined Motion
- Positioner Loading and Unloading Sequences
- Singularities and Reach Limits in Coordinated Systems
- Recovery with the Robot and External Axis Out of Position
32Multiple Robots and Shared Workspaces13 topics
- Dividing Tasks Among Multiple Robots
- Shared Stations and Transfer Locations
- Robot-to-Robot Handoffs
- Mutual Exclusion and Zone Ownership
- Shared-Zone Logic and Safety-Rated Protection
- Synchronization Points and Waiting Conditions
- Coordinated Handling of a Common Workpiece
- Shared Positioners and Process Equipment
- Preventing Deadlocks and Resource Starvation
- Managing Unequal Cycle Times
- Fault Propagation Between Robots
- Restarting a Cell After One Robot Stops
- Validating Interactions Across the Full Operating Envelope
33Conveyor Tracking and Moving Workpieces13 topics
- Stationary Picking and Tracking-Based Picking
- Conveyor Encoders and Position References
- Registering the Conveyor Coordinate System
- Tracking Windows and Robot Reach Limits
- Part Detection and Position Registration
- Tracking Queues and Part Identity
- Synchronizing Tool Motion with Conveyor Motion
- Trigger Latency and Position Error
- Conveyor Speed Changes, Stops, and Reversals
- Picking and Placing Between Moving Conveyors
- Coordinating Multiple Robots Along a Conveyor
- Rejecting Missed or Out-of-Window Parts
- Recovering Tracking State After Interruption
34Vision-Guided Robot Integration13 topics
- Defining the Information Required from a Vision System
- Fixed Cameras and Robot-Mounted Cameras
- Two-Dimensional and Three-Dimensional Pose Outputs
- Eye-to-Hand and Eye-in-Hand Calibration
- Relating Camera Coordinates to Robot Coordinates
- Lighting and Presentation Requirements for Reliable Localization
- Triggering Image Acquisition at the Correct Time
- Passing Pose, Identity, and Confidence Data to the Robot
- Validating Vision Results Before Motion
- Applying Position and Orientation Corrections
- Managing Occlusion, Reflective Surfaces, and Missing Features
- Separating Vision Errors from Robot Calibration Errors
- Testing Localization Across the Product Operating Range
35Robotic Bin Picking13 topics
- Structured, Semistructured, and Random Part Presentation
- Bin Geometry and Robot Access
- Part Pose and Grasp Candidate Interfaces
- Gripper Access to Partially Occluded Parts
- Collision-Free Approach and Extraction Requirements
- Handling Interlocked and Overlapping Parts
- Regrasping and Intermediate Orientation Stations
- Confirming That Exactly One Part Was Picked
- Managing Empty Bins and Unpickable Remainders
- Recovery from Failed Grasp and Part Slippage
- Balancing Perception, Planning, and Motion Time
- Measuring Pick Success Over Representative Bin States
- Defining Operator Intervention and Replenishment Rules
36Force-Guided and Compliant Operations13 topics
- Position-Controlled and Contact-Guided Tasks
- Passive Compliance and Active Force Functions
- Wrist Force-Torque Sensors and Controller Interfaces
- Sensor Zeroing and Tool Load Compensation
- Contact Detection and Search Motions
- Force Limits in Application Programming
- Insertion with Positional Uncertainty
- Maintaining Contact Along a Surface
- Force, Speed, and Travel Limits During a Search
- Distinguishing Process Contact from Unexpected Obstruction
- Interpreting Force Signatures and Process Outcomes
- Exiting Contact and Recovering from a Failed Operation
- Practical Limits of Force-Based Adaptation
Stage 5
Process Applications
Welding, painting, picking, tending
19 modules · 240 topics
37Material Handling and Pick-and-Place Applications12 topics
- Defining Pick, Transfer, and Place Conditions
- Approach and Departure Geometry
- Grip Confirmation Before Transfer
- Carrying Parts Through Restricted Spaces
- Handling Parts with an Offset Center of Gravity
- Transferring Parts Between Fixtures
- Reorientation and Intermediate Placement
- Dual-Gripper Handling Strategies
- Gentle Handling of Fragile and Unstable Parts
- Part Release and Placement Verification
- Handling Empty Locations and Unexpected Occupancy
- Designing a Recoverable Material Transfer Cycle
38Palletizing and Depalletizing14 topics
- Cases, Bags, Trays, and Layer Handling
- Pallet Geometry and Stack Limits
- Layer Patterns and Product Orientation
- Computing Pallet Positions from Pattern Data
- Gripper Selection for Single and Multiple Picks
- Slip Sheets and Intermediate Layers
- Load Stability and Placement Order
- Variable Product Dimensions and Deformed Packaging
- Pallet Presence, Location, and Completion Signals
- Depalletizing Known and Mixed Loads
- Partial Pallets and Restart State
- Pallet Exchange and Material Flow Interfaces
- Cycle Time Across Different Layer Heights
- Handling Damaged Products and Unstable Stacks
39Packaging, Sorting, and Kitting12 topics
- Primary and Secondary Packaging Interfaces
- Product Orientation Before Packing
- Tray Loading and Case Packing
- Pattern Loading into Moving or Stationary Containers
- Sorting by Product Identity and Inspection Result
- Kit Completeness and Component Tracking
- High-Speed Handling with Delta and SCARA Robots
- Synchronizing with Packaging Machine Cycles
- Packaging Material Variability and Product Protection
- Missing Item, Wrong Item, and Double-Pick Detection
- Product Changeover and Packaging Recipes
- Reject Handling Without Losing Product Traceability
40CNC Machine Tending13 topics
- Robot Access to the Machine Work Envelope
- Door, Chuck, Collet, and Fixture Interfaces
- Machine Ready and Robot Clear Handshakes
- Blank Loading and Finished-Part Unloading
- Part Seating and Clamp Confirmation
- Dual-Gripper Exchange Cycles
- Chip, Coolant, and Debris Management
- In-Process Gauging and Part Reorientation
- Coordinating Multiple Machines with One Robot
- Machine Alarms and Interrupted Machining Cycles
- Protecting Finished Surfaces During Handling
- Unattended Operation and Consumable Constraints
- Verifying Machine Tending Across Product Variants
41Press Tending and Robotic Bending12 topics
- Press Cycle and Robot Motion Coordination
- Transfer Between Forming Stations
- Sheet and Blank Separation
- Double-Sheet Detection
- Gripper Positioning Around Dies and Tooling
- Regripping During a Bending Sequence
- Workpiece Support and Deflection
- Following Part Motion During Bending
- Tool Changes and Bend Program Selection
- Finished-Part Removal and Stacking
- Press Interlocks and Robot Withdrawal Confirmation
- Recovery After an Incomplete Forming Operation
42Molding, Casting, and Thermal Process Tending12 topics
- Mold Access and Extraction Windows
- Part, Sprue, and Runner Handling
- Insert Loading Before Molding
- Ejector and Robot Sequence Coordination
- Hot-Part Gripping and Thermal Protection
- Die-Casting Cell Interfaces
- Cooling, Quenching, and Intermediate Handling
- Degating and Secondary Operation Transfers
- Furnace Loading and Unloading
- Tool Protection from Heat and Contamination
- Process Faults and Part Retention
- Managing Cooling Time Within the Cell Cycle
43Robotic Assembly and Insertion12 topics
- Assembly Sequence and Component Accessibility
- Datum Alignment Between Mating Parts
- Clearance Fits and Interference Fits
- Peg, Pin, Connector, and Bushing Insertion
- Search Strategies for Misaligned Features
- Passive Compliance in Assembly Tooling
- Force-Displacement Criteria for Successful Assembly
- Handling Flexible Seals, Cables, and Connectors
- Seating, Latching, and Engagement Verification
- Preventing Damage During a Failed Insertion
- Rework and Part Rejection After Assembly Errors
- Validating Assembly Across Tolerance Extremes
44Fastening, Riveting, and Local Joining12 topics
- Screw Presentation and Automatic Feeding
- Screwdriver Alignment and Tool Engagement
- Torque and Angle Program Selection
- Cross-Threading and Missing-Fastener Detection
- Tightening Sequence and Joint Accessibility
- Multi-Spindle and Robot-Carried Fastening Tools
- Rivet Feeding and Riveting Head Integration
- Clinching and Mechanical Joining Interfaces
- Robot-Guided Soldering Applications
- Ultrasonic Joining Tool Integration
- Joining Result Codes and Traceability
- Recovery from an Incomplete or Failed Joint
45Robotic Arc Welding15 topics
- Welding Robot, Power Source, Torch, and Wire Feeder
- Translating Welding Procedure Requirements into Robot Settings
- Torch Orientation, Work Angle, and Travel Angle
- Joint Accessibility and Welding Sequence
- Arc Start, Arc End, and Crater Sequences
- Travel Speed and Process Synchronization
- Weaving and Path Offsets
- Touch Sensing and Seam Location
- Seam Tracking and Adaptive Corrections
- Coordinated Welding with Positioners
- Torch Cleaning, Wire Cutting, and TCP Checks
- Managing Distortion and Fit-Up Variation
- Arc Fault Recovery and Weld Restart
- Weld Quality Feedback and Process Records
- Fume Extraction and Process-Specific Cell Interfaces
46Robotic Resistance Spot Welding13 topics
- Welding Guns and Robot Load Requirements
- Pneumatic and Servo Welding Guns
- Electrode Access and Gun Orientation
- Weld Schedule Selection and Controller Interfaces
- Gun Closing, Force Establishment, and Weld Timing
- Workpiece Clamping and Sheet Position
- Robot-Gun Coordination
- Electrode Wear and Tip Dressing
- Gun Calibration and Electrode Alignment
- Cooling Water and Utility Monitoring
- Weld Completion and Quality Feedback
- Recovery from Gun and Weld Controller Faults
- Optimizing Spot Sequences and Robot Travel
47Laser Welding and Laser Cutting Integration12 topics
- Robot, Laser Source, Optics, and Process Head
- Tool Orientation, Focus, and Standoff Distance
- Path Accuracy Requirements for Laser Processes
- Coordinating Laser Power with Robot Motion
- Lead-In, Lead-Out, and Start-Stop Behavior
- Seam Location and Position Correction Interfaces
- Cutting Contours and Corner Behavior
- Coordinating Workpiece Positioners
- Optical Protection and Process Gas Interfaces
- Laser Enclosures and Integrated Protective Functions
- Process Monitoring and Quality Signals
- Program Prove-Out Before Enabling the Process
48Dispensing, Sealing, and Adhesive Application13 topics
- Bead Geometry and Application Requirements
- Nozzle Selection and Tool Orientation
- Standoff Distance and Surface Following
- Coordinating Flow Rate with Travel Speed
- Dispense Start, Stop, and Delay Compensation
- Corners, Overlaps, and Bead Continuity
- Metering, Mixing, and Material Supply Interfaces
- Pot Life, Purging, and Material Change
- Pressure, Flow, and Material Level Monitoring
- Bead Inspection and Missing-Material Detection
- Nozzle Cleaning and Tool Calibration
- Interrupted Beads and Rework Decisions
- Recipe Control for Different Materials and Products
49Painting, Spraying, and Coating Applications13 topics
- Spray Tools and Atomizer Integration
- Spray Distance and Tool Orientation
- Coverage Patterns and Pass Overlap
- Robot Speed and Material Delivery Coordination
- Trigger Timing and Edge Coverage
- Electrostatic Application Interfaces
- Color Change, Flushing, and Cleaning Cycles
- Paint Supply and Flow Monitoring
- Booth, Ventilation, and Conveyor Interfaces
- Hazardous-Area Equipment Suitability
- Coating Uniformity and Application Feedback
- Contamination Control and Dress-Pack Protection
- Recovery After Spray or Material Supply Faults
50Deburring, Grinding, Sanding, and Polishing13 topics
- Robot-Held Tools and Robot-Held Workpieces
- Abrasive Tool Selection for the Operation
- Contact Force and Material Removal Consistency
- Passive Compliance and Active Force Functions in Finishing
- Tool Orientation Along Edges and Surfaces
- Path Overlap and Surface Coverage
- Part Variation and Adaptive Path Corrections
- Abrasive Wear and Tool Life Compensation
- Vibration, Chatter, and Structural Compliance
- Dust, Debris, and Extraction Interfaces
- Surface Finish Inspection and Rework
- Tool Change and Post-Change Verification
- Balancing Finish Quality and Cycle Time
51Robotic Cutting, Drilling, and Machining13 topics
- Process Force and Robot Stiffness Limitations
- Spindle and Cutting Tool Integration
- Drilling Position and Tool-Axis Alignment
- Trimming Molded and Composite Parts
- Knife Cutting of Soft Materials
- Waterjet and Plasma Tool Interfaces
- Feed Motion and Tool Speed Coordination
- Path Generation from Part Geometry
- Workholding Under Cutting Loads
- Tool Wear, Breakage, and Process Monitoring
- Compensation for Deflection and Geometric Error
- Chip, Dust, and Process Waste Management
- Establishing Achievable Tolerances with Physical Trials
52Robotic Inspection, Measurement, and Testing13 topics
- Positioning Cameras, Sensors, and Probes with a Robot
- Robot-Held Part Inspection
- Sensor Standoff and Orientation Requirements
- Coverage Planning for Complex Surfaces
- Triggering Measurements at Defined Poses
- Motion Settling and Measurement Stability
- Combining Robot and Sensor Coordinate Systems
- Robot Positioning Error and Measurement Uncertainty
- Robot-Mounted Nondestructive Testing Equipment
- Automated Functional Test Connections
- Inspection Results and Accept-Reject Decisions
- Reinspection and Suspect-Part Handling
- Linking Results to Part and Process Identity
53Application Environments and Special Requirements12 topics
- Washdown and Hygienic Robot Cell Design
- Food Contact Tooling and Contamination Prevention
- Cleanroom Robot and Tool Requirements
- Particle Generation and Lubricant Compatibility
- Electrostatic Discharge-Sensitive Products
- Heat, Foundry Dust, and Abrasive Contamination
- Corrosive Materials and Chemical Exposure
- Wet Processes and Water Ingress
- Explosive Atmosphere Equipment Selection Interfaces
- Noise, Fumes, and Process Extraction Needs
- Environmental Effects on Sensors and Gripping
- Validating the Complete Tool-Robot-Process Combination
54Collaborative Industrial Applications12 topics
- Selecting Tasks for a Shared Human-Robot Workspace
- Allocating Loading, Processing, and Inspection Tasks
- Hand-Guided Teaching and Its Production Limits
- Defining Interaction Areas and Operating States
- Hazards Introduced by Tools, Parts, and Process Equipment
- Applying a Validated Safeguarding Concept
- Configuring Available Safety-Rated Robot Functions
- Transfer Points Between Manual and Automatic Work
- Cycle Time Under Application-Specific Operating Limits
- Changes in Payload, Tooling, and Contact Conditions
- Restart Behavior After a Person Enters the Work Area
- Application Validation Beyond Robot Specifications
55Interfaces with Mobile Robots and Factory Logistics12 topics
- Fixed Robot Cells and Mobile Material Delivery
- Docking Position and Transfer Tolerances
- Mechanical Locating and Dock Confirmation
- Load Identity and Delivery Destination Data
- Request, Arrival, Transfer, and Release Handshakes
- Pallet, Cart, Rack, and Conveyor Transfer Interfaces
- Coordinating Robot Motion with Dock Occupancy
- Correcting for Residual Docking Position Error
- Empty Container and Finished-Load Exchange
- Buffering When Transport Is Delayed
- Recovery from an Interrupted Material Handoff
- Responsibility Boundaries Between Cell and Fleet Controllers
Stage 6
Production, Commissioning & Service
Commissioned, fast and serviceable
15 modules · 197 topics
56Process Monitoring, Quality Feedback, and Traceability13 topics
- Selecting Signals That Demonstrate Process Completion
- Part, Batch, Tool, and Recipe Identification
- Recording Process Parameters with Each Operation
- Time Stamps and Event Sequence Reconstruction
- Capturing Torque, Force, Weld, and Dispense Results
- Distinguishing Cycle Completion from Product Acceptance
- Reject Decisions and Physical Reject Confirmation
- Containment of Parts with Missing or Uncertain Results
- Controlled Rework and Repeat Processing
- Tool Wear Indicators and Process Drift
- Cell Data Exchange with Production Systems
- Maintaining Traceability During Fault Recovery
- Using Process Evidence to Prioritize Improvements
57Cycle Time and Throughput Optimization14 topics
- Measuring the Complete Cell Cycle
- Separating Robot Motion, Process Time, and Waiting
- Identifying the Actual Production Bottleneck
- Comparing Simulated and Measured Cycle Times
- Reducing Unnecessary Travel and Reorientation
- Selecting Efficient Robot Configurations
- Optimizing Approach and Retreat Distances
- Applying Blending Where the Process Allows It
- Overlapping Robot and Peripheral Activities
- Reducing Gripper and Fixture Actuation Delays
- Balancing Tool Capacity, Payload, and Acceleration
- Optimizing Handoffs and Shared-Resource Use
- Accounting for Product Mix and Cycle Variation
- Confirming Quality and Protective Function Performance After Changes
58Availability and Unattended Production13 topics
- Availability, Performance, and Quality Losses in a Robot Cell
- Distinguishing Fault Stops from Planned Stops
- Measuring Microstops and Operator Interventions
- Mean Time to Repair and Recovery Effort
- Feeder, Tool, and Consumable Capacity Limits
- Preventing Repeated Short-Duration Faults
- Managing Full Output Buffers and Empty Inputs
- Gripper Reliability and Part Retention Monitoring
- Tool Life and Scheduled Service Opportunities
- Defining Conditions for Unattended Operation
- Alarm Routing and Escalation Responsibilities
- Assessing Sustained Output Over a Production Run
- Improving Availability Without Concealing Faults
59Changeover and High-Mix Production13 topics
- Product Family Definition for a Flexible Cell
- Tool, Fixture, and Recipe Change Dependencies
- Quick-Change Mechanical Interfaces
- Automatic Tool and Fixture Identification
- Part Variant Detection Before Processing
- Reusing Motion Through Parameter and Frame Changes
- Changeover Sequence and Operator Confirmation
- First-Part Checks After a Changeover
- Managing Small Batches and Frequent Product Changes
- Preventing Mixed Recipes and Incorrect Tool Data
- Restarting Partially Completed Batches
- Measuring Changeover Time and Residual Adjustment Work
- Validating the Worst-Case Product Variants
60Physical Installation and Site Readiness12 topics
- Reviewing Site Conditions Before Delivery
- Foundation, Baseplate, and Mounting Requirements
- Robot Lifting and Positioning Plans
- Mechanical Alignment and Mounting Verification
- Controller Placement and Environmental Conditions
- Power Supply, Grounding, and Bonding Interfaces
- Pneumatic, Vacuum, Cooling, and Process Utilities
- Cable Identification and Connection Checks
- Dress-Pack Installation and Motion Clearance
- Installing Fixtures, Positioners, and Peripherals
- Verifying Equipment Against the Released Layout
- Recording As-Installed Measurements and Deviations
61Safeguarding Interfaces for Cell Integration14 topics
- Robot and Cell Responsibilities in ISO 10218-1 and ISO 10218-2
- Linking Required Safety Functions to the Risk Assessment
- Guarding, Access Points, and Material Transfer Openings
- Integrating Interlocked Doors and Presence-Sensing Devices
- Emergency Stop and Protective Stop Interfaces
- Mode Selection and Control Authority
- Safety-Rated Position and Speed Monitoring
- Ordinary Program Limits and Safety-Rated Limits
- Stop Performance Data and Safeguard Placement
- Tool, Fixture, and Stored-Energy Hazards
- Reset Location and Prevention of Unexpected Restart
- Interface Checks Between Robot and Safety Controller
- Documenting Validation Results and Open Issues
- Revalidation After Changes Affecting Protective Functions
62Commissioning and Program Prove-Out14 topics
- Commissioning Plans and Responsibility Assignments
- Initial Power-Up and Controller Checks
- Robot Referencing and Configuration Verification
- Confirming Tool, Payload, and Workpiece Data
- Point-by-Point I/O Checkout
- Manual Verification of Peripheral Devices
- Reduced-Speed Path Prove-Out
- Dry Runs and Process-Disabled Path Checks
- Introducing Real Parts and Process Energy in Stages
- Verifying Program Selection and Cycle Handshakes
- Testing Fault Handling and Recovery Sequences
- Increasing Production Speed with Defined Review Points
- Tracking Commissioning Defects and Corrections
- Establishing a Verified Baseline Configuration
63Factory and Site Acceptance Testing13 topics
- Factory Acceptance and Site Acceptance Objectives
- Building a Test Matrix from Requirements
- Selecting Representative Parts and Product Variants
- Verifying Cycle Time Under Defined Conditions
- Sustained Production and Endurance Runs
- Product Quality and Process Capability Evidence
- Changeover and Restart Demonstrations
- Fault, Timeout, and Recovery Acceptance Tests
- Verifying Protective Function Validation Records
- Testing Utilities and External Equipment Interfaces
- Recording Deviations, Waivers, and Outstanding Work
- Repeat Testing After Corrective Changes
- Acceptance Reports and Production Release Criteria
64Diagnosing Robot Motion and Positioning Problems13 topics
- Capturing the Fault Context Before Changing Settings
- Separating Mechanical, Calibration, and Program Causes
- Wrong Tool and Wrong Frame Symptoms
- TCP Error and Orientation-Dependent Position Error
- Mastering Errors and Shifted Reference Positions
- Payload Errors and Excessive Motion Loads
- Positioning Drift During Warm-Up
- Joint Limits, Singularities, and Configuration Errors
- Unexpected Blending and Path Deviation
- Vibration, Oscillation, and Long Settling Times
- Cable Interference and Intermittent Mechanical Resistance
- Checking Position Accuracy After Tool or Fixture Movement
- Using Controller Logs and Motion Data for Diagnosis
65Diagnosing Cell Logic and Process Problems13 topics
- Finding the First Failed Condition in a Sequence
- Waiting Instructions and Missing Permissives
- Contradictory Inputs and Stale Sensor Data
- Robot-PLC Handshake Timing Errors
- Lost Recipe and Product Identity Information
- Network Mapping and Data Interpretation Errors
- Intermittent Communication and Watchdog Faults
- Gripping Failures and Unstable Part Presentation
- Distinguishing Process Equipment Faults from Robot Faults
- Investigating Quality Failures with Acceptable Robot Motion
- Reproducing Faults in Simulation or Controlled Tests
- Confirming Root Cause Before Releasing a Correction
- Preventing Recurrence Through Targeted Program Changes
66Robot Cell Maintenance and Service Readiness13 topics
- Manufacturer Maintenance Requirements and Service Intervals
- Routine Robot, Tool, and Fixture Inspections
- Dress-Pack, Hose, and Connector Wear
- Lubrication and Gearbox Service Planning
- Brake and Position Feedback-Related Service Requirements
- Batteries, Reference Data, and Loss of Position Information
- Gripper, Vacuum, and Pneumatic System Maintenance
- Process Tool Wear and Consumable Replacement
- Spare Parts Selected by Failure Consequence
- Controller Replacement and Recovery Preparation
- Calibration Checks After Maintenance
- Verifying Protective Functions Before Return to Service
- Recording Service History and Repeated Failures
67Configuration, Backups, and Secure Change Control14 topics
- Robot Programs, System Parameters, and Calibration Data
- Full Controller Backups and Selective Program Exports
- Versioning Robot, PLC, HMI, and Process Configurations
- Recording Software Options and Compatibility Requirements
- Comparing Online and Released Program Versions
- Access Roles and Protection of Production Settings
- Controlled Remote Service Access
- Protecting Network and External Storage Interfaces
- Testing Controller Software and Firmware Changes
- Preserving a Known Working Configuration
- Restore Testing and Replacement Controller Readiness
- Change Review and Production Release
- Updating Simulation Models After Physical Changes
- Maintaining a Traceable Change History
68Project Economics and Integration Delivery13 topics
- Robot Cell Capital Cost Categories
- Tooling, Fixtures, Peripherals, and Integration Effort
- Operating Costs and Consumable Requirements
- Estimating Cost per Accepted Part
- Utilization, Availability, and Ramp-Up Assumptions
- Quality, Ergonomic, and Capacity Benefits
- Payback and Scenario Sensitivity
- Comparing Dedicated and Flexible Cell Concepts
- Supplier Scope and Interface Responsibility
- Long-Lead Equipment and Project Dependencies
- Prototype, Design Review, Build, and Commissioning Milestones
- Managing Technical Changes and Contingency
- Comparing Expected and Achieved Production Benefits
69Documentation, Training, and Production Handover13 topics
- As-Built Cell Layouts and Equipment Lists
- Electrical, Pneumatic, and Network Documentation
- I/O Lists and Interface Specifications
- Program Structure and Naming Documentation
- Tool, Frame, Payload, and Calibration Records
- Operating Instructions by User Role
- Recovery Instructions for Common Faults
- Changeover and First-Part Verification Instructions
- Maintenance Plans and Spare Parts Lists
- Operator and Technician Training Scenarios
- Demonstrating Competence with Normal and Abnormal States
- Acceptance Evidence and Outstanding Issue Handover
- Assigning Ownership of Programs, Backups, and Future Changes
70Retrofit, Redeployment, and Cell Lifecycle Changes12 topics
- Assessing an Existing Robot Cell
- Controller Capability and Obsolescence Constraints
- Reusing Robots, Tools, and Fixtures
- Adding a New Product or Process
- Replacing Peripherals and Updating Interfaces
- Migrating Robot Programs Between Controllers
- Maintaining Calibration Through Equipment Relocation
- Updating Safeguarding After Layout Changes
- Scheduling Changes Around Production Commitments
- Recommissioning and Reacceptance Scope
- Recovering Useful Configuration and Process Knowledge
- Decommissioning and Preparing Equipment for Reuse
Stage 7
Practicum & Capstone
A full cell, spec to handover
4 modules · 46 topics
71Robot Setup and Programming Practicum11 topics
- Reading a Robot Specification for a Defined Task
- Building a Basic Handling Cell Model
- Defining and Verifying a Tool Center Point
- Setting Payload Data for Empty and Loaded States
- Teaching a Workpiece Frame from Physical Datums
- Programming Approach, Pick, Transfer, and Place Motions
- Adding Grip Confirmation and Part Presence Checks
- Reusing a Program with Position Offsets
- Investigating a Deliberate Frame or Configuration Error
- Proving the Program in Controlled Stages
- Creating a Restorable Program and Configuration Package
72Cell Integration and Recovery Practicum11 topics
- Defining a Robot-PLC Interface Table
- Implementing a Complete Start-to-Finish Handshake
- Simulating a Fixture, Conveyor, or Machine Interface
- Testing Missing and Contradictory Sensor Feedback
- Handling a Communication Timeout
- Restarting After an Interrupted Part Transfer
- Preventing Duplicate Processing After Recovery
- Testing a Recipe Change and Invalid Recipe Request
- Coordinating Access to a Shared Station
- Recording Fault Evidence and Corrective Changes
- Demonstrating Recovery from Multiple Cycle States
73Industrial Process Application Practicum11 topics
- Selecting a Handling, Assembly, or Processing Application
- Defining Part and Process Acceptance Requirements
- Choosing Robot, Tool, and Workholding Concepts
- Building the Process Interface and Signal Sequence
- Developing Paths with Required Tool Orientations
- Testing Product and Fixture Variation
- Integrating Process Result Feedback
- Measuring Quality and Cycle Time Together
- Investigating an Application-Specific Failure
- Improving the Cell Without Losing Process Consistency
- Preparing an Application Trial Report
74Integrated Industrial Robotics Capstone13 topics
- Converting a Production Need into a Cell Specification
- Comparing Feasible Robot Cell Concepts
- Selecting Equipment and Defining Supplier Interfaces
- Creating the Cell Layout and Simulation Model
- Developing Robot Programs and Product Recipes
- Integrating Tooling, Peripherals, and PLC Coordination
- Planning Safeguarding Integration and Validation
- Defining Recovery for Interrupted and Abnormal Conditions
- Estimating Throughput, Availability, and Cost per Part
- Preparing Commissioning and Acceptance Test Plans
- Demonstrating the Cell Across Representative Operating Scenarios
- Delivering Documentation, Training, and Backup Materials
- Defending Engineering Trade-Offs and Remaining Limitations
Fifteen minutes.Every day.
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A lesson fits a lunch break
One idea at a time, in short slides. A whole lesson takes about fifteen minutes.
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Practice with instant feedback
Questions sit inside the lesson. Answer one and see right away whether you got it.
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A streak that brings you back
A lesson a day keeps the streak alive. Small, steady sessions carry you through.
- 1
A lesson fits a lunch break
One idea at a time, in short slides. A whole lesson takes about fifteen minutes.
- 2
Practice with instant feedback
Questions sit inside the lesson. Answer one and see right away whether you got it.
- 3
A streak that brings you back
A lesson a day keeps the streak alive. Small, steady sessions carry you through.
For the plant floor.
Maintenance techs taking over robots
Where you'll grow most
Diagnose faults and cut cycle time
Stage 6 · Production, Commissioning & ServicePLC programmers adding robots
Plant engineers planning automation
Where this course leads.
The job this course is built around, and how people get into it.
Automation Engineer
Programs and maintains the robots and control systems on a production line.
All future careersOn the job
- Program a robot cell and its safety interlocks
- Write and fix PLC logic for a line
- Bring a stopped line back up fast
How people get in
Engineering degrees and technician diplomas both lead here; vendor training on specific robots is common.
Be first in line.
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