MOOC - Robotic Engineer
Automated Manufacturing Systems
This unit enables learners to acquire the essential knowledge required in order to consolidate and extend their knowledge and understanding of robotic programmable logic control and also enables learners to understand industrial robot processes and functions and how to operate a robot.
Robot Processes and Functions:
This element enables learners to understand industrial control systems and the application of control theory.
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The student can describe health and safety risks involved with industrial robots.
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The student can describe the generic structure and functions of an industrial robot.
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The student can describe the technology used in a chosen manufacturer’s equipment.
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The student can explain how industrial robots are integrated into production cells/lines.
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The student can explain common applications of industrial robots.
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The student can identify the energy usage of robots:
- in its various operational states: standby drives-on etc.
- dependant on robot manufacturer
- suitability of the robot for a task.
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The student can operate an industrial robot in a safe manner to execute a pre-existing programme.