Course Outline
Introduction to Industrial Robotics and Automation
- Overview of industrial robotics ecosystems
- Communication standards: OPC UA, Modbus, and Profinet
- ROS and PLC roles in automation environments
ROS-PLC Communication and Integration
- Understanding ROS topics, services, and messages
- PLC programming basics for ROS connectivity
- Using OPC UA and MQTT for interoperability
Setting Up the Integration Environment
- Installing and configuring ROS 2 and Codesys
- Network setup between robot and PLC
- Building communication bridges between systems
Control and Coordination of Industrial Robots
- ROS-based motion control for robotic arms
- PLC signal mapping for task synchronization
- Coordinated operation between robot and machine processes
Digital Twins and Virtual Commissioning
- Concept and architecture of digital twins in automation
- Simulating production lines in Gazebo or Unity Reflect
- Real-time feedback between physical and digital environments
Data Acquisition, Monitoring, and Optimization
- Collecting telemetry from PLCs and sensors
- Analyzing performance data 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-based quality inspection
- Security 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 in real time
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Familiarity with industrial automation and PLC systems
- Experience with Python or ladder logic programming
- Basic understanding of robotics and control communication protocols
Audience
- Automation engineers developing or maintaining robotic systems
- Systems integrators implementing ROS-PLC communication
- Professionals working on digital twin or industrial simulation environments
Custom Corporate Training
Training solutions designed exclusively for businesses.
- Customized Content: We adapt the syllabus and practical exercises to the real goals and needs of your project.
- Flexible Schedule: Dates and times adapted to your team's agenda.
- Format: Online (live), In-company (at your offices), or Hybrid.
Price per private group, online live training, starting from 6400 € + VAT*
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