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
- Fundamentals of PLC programming for ROS connectivity
- Leveraging OPC UA and MQTT for interoperability
Setting Up the Integration Environment
- Installing and configuring ROS 2 and Codesys
- Establishing network connectivity between the robot and PLC
- Constructing communication bridges between disparate systems
Control and Coordination of Industrial Robots
- ROS-based motion control strategies for robotic arms
- PLC signal mapping to ensure task synchronization
- Coordinated operation between robotic units and machine processes
Digital Twins and Virtual Commissioning
- Concepts and architecture of digital twins in automation
- Simulating production lines using Gazebo or Unity Reflect
- Achieving real-time feedback loops between physical and digital environments
Data Acquisition, Monitoring, and Optimization
- Collecting telemetry data from PLCs and sensors
- Analyzing performance metrics using Python or ROS utilities
- Optimizing robotic workflows through predictive analytics
Advanced Topics in ROS-Industrial
- Introduction to ROS-Industrial interfaces and libraries
- Integrating machine vision and AI-driven quality inspection
- Security protocols and maintenance in ROS-PLC systems
Hands-on Project: ROS-PLC Integrated Digital Twin
- Designing a virtual model of a robotic cell
- Connecting the simulation with PLC control logic
- Testing synchronization and optimization capabilities in real time
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Familiarity with industrial automation concepts and PLC systems
- Prior experience with Python or ladder logic programming
- Fundamental knowledge of robotics and control communication protocols
Target Audience
- Automation engineers responsible for developing or maintaining robotic systems
- Systems integrators specializing in ROS-PLC communication implementations
- Professionals engaged in digital twin development or industrial simulation environments
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.