AETC 243 Collaborative Robotic Systems

This course focuses on collaborative robots (cobots) like Universal Robots, with an emphasis on safe human-robot interaction and programming. Students will gain hands-on experience with cobot applications, including pick-and-place tasks, assembly, and material handling. By the end of the course, students will understand cobot integration in automated systems, as well as how to safely program and troubleshoot these robots in industrial environments.

Credits

1 Credit

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

0

Semester Contact Hours Lab

30

AETC 243Collaborative Robotic Systems

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I. General Information

Department

Trade and Industry Technical

II. Course Specification

Credit Hours Narrative

1 Credit

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

0

Semester Contact Hours Lab

30

Repeatable

No

III. Catalog Course Description

This course focuses on collaborative robots (cobots) like Universal Robots, with an emphasis on safe human-robot interaction and programming. Students will gain hands-on experience with cobot applications, including pick-and-place tasks, assembly, and material handling. By the end of the course, students will understand cobot integration in automated systems, as well as how to safely program and troubleshoot these robots in industrial environments.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

• Apply safe work practices when operating and programming collaborative robots.
• Understand the principles of collaborative robots and how they differ from traditional industrial robots.
• Program a collaborative robot to perform basic tasks such as pick-and-place operations.
• Implement safety protocols for human-robot collaboration in accordance with industry standards.
• Integrate a collaborative robot into an automated system with PLCs or conveyors.
• Troubleshoot cobot systems for issues related to mechanical, electrical, and software problems.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies

Assessment Strategy Narrative