
Hello, welcome and greetings! A short intro to myself, this course and what I'm hoping you will take away from participating in this program.
Doesn't the title say it all?
We are in an exciting time of technological advancements and the robotics industry is rapidly evolving. In this short lecture we will get a quick glimpse into why this industry is booming!
Make sure you check out the linked resources.
1. The wall street journal has recently done a fantastic job on highlighting the recent trends and future direction of robotics.
2. Discovery channel has done a fantastic job on the history of an industrial robot.
In this section, we will get our first look at the major components, or core components, that make up an industrial robot system. Subsequent lectures will focus specifically on each component. As such, this lecture is mainly an overview of the 4 components and the ability to identify each of them.
What exactly is inside that "big box" that ships with my robot? In this lecture, I'll do my best to open up the controller door and discuss the components you will find inside.
That robot of yours is not simply a robot! There are many components that make it move! From motors to gearboxes, and encoders to brakes, your robot has them and were going to learn about them!
What's a robot without a tool? Well not that much really... Every robot is intended to do work and for that to be successful, it needs to carry a specialized tool on the end of its arm.
Have you ever wondered how exactly that industrial robot in your factory works? Perhaps you are a college student looking to compliment your in class material? No matter the reason, this course will offer a high level overview of an industrial robotic system. We will discuss the various components and how they all come together on the factory floor. Through the use of video presentation, robotic simulators and engaging course content, you will walk away from this course better able to appreciate the mechanics, software and hardware of an industrial robot.
What are the requirements for this course?
None! My intent is to target this course specifically towards an introductory level.
What can I expect from this course?
We will stay pretty "high level" and not get into the specifics on one particular brand of robotics.
You will walk away with the ability to understand what each component does and how they work together to complete a robotic system.
You will be familiar with industry terminology and "lingo"
What is the target audience for this course?
Machine operators looking to further understand the equipment they are working with and grow within their company.
Technicians working within an environment and looking to gain more insight on the machinery within their facility.
College level students looking to supplement in class material.
Anyone with an interest in the industrial robotics market.