Course Outline
Introduction to Industrial Robotics and Automation
- Overview of industrial robotics ecosystems.
- Communication standards: OPC UA, Modbus, and Profinet.
- The roles of ROS and PLC within automation environments.
ROS-PLC Communication and Integration
- Understanding ROS topics, services, and messages.
- PLC programming essentials for ROS connectivity.
- Leveraging OPC UA and MQTT for system interoperability.
Setting Up the Integration Environment
- Installation and configuration of ROS 2 and Codesys.
- Network configuration between robots and PLCs.
- Establishing communication bridges between systems.
Control and Coordination of Industrial Robots
- ROS-based motion control strategies for robotic arms.
- PLC signal mapping for task synchronization.
- Coordinated operation between robots and machine processes.
Digital Twins and Virtual Commissioning
- Concepts and architecture of digital twins in automation.
- Simulation of production lines using Gazebo or Unity Reflect.
- Real-time feedback loops between physical and digital environments.
Data Acquisition, Monitoring, and Optimization
- Gathering telemetry data from PLCs and sensors.
- Analyzing performance metrics using Python or ROS tools.
- Optimizing robotic workflows through predictive analytics.
Advanced Topics in ROS-Industrial
- Introduction to ROS-Industrial interfaces and libraries.
- Integration of machine vision and AI-driven quality inspection.
- Security and maintenance considerations for ROS-PLC systems.
Hands-on Project: ROS-PLC Integrated Digital Twin
- Designing a virtual model of a robotic cell.
- Linking the simulation with PLC control logic.
- Testing synchronization and optimization capabilities in real time.
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Prior knowledge of industrial automation and PLC systems.
- Experience in Python or ladder logic programming.
- Fundamental understanding of robotics and control communication protocols.
Target Audience
- Automation engineers responsible for developing or maintaining robotic systems.
- Systems integrators focused on ROS-PLC communication implementation.
- Professionals engaged in digital twin or industrial simulation development.
Testimonials (3)
Supply of the materials (virtual machine) to get straight into the excersises, and the explanation of the Ros2 core. Why things work a certain way.
Arjan Bakema
Course - Autonomous Navigation & SLAM with ROS 2
PLC basic knowledge
Bartosz - Phillips-Medisize Poland
Course - Introduction to OMRON PLC programming
its knowledge and utilization of AI for Robotics in the Future.