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ADM 2020 - Robotics and Automated Systems

Credits: 3
Hours/Week: Lecture 2 Lab 1
Internship hours per week 0
Course Description: This course provides a basic introduction to the field of robotics technology. Topics include programming and operating various robotic and automated processes individually and as integrated systems. Technology includes multi-axis CNC, collaborative robots, and vision systems.
MnTC Goals
NA

Prerequisite(s): ADM 1030 or ADM 2010
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: None

Major Content
  1. Robotic systems for the “Factory of the Future”
  2. Real-world applications of manufacturing automation
  3. Robotic mechanisms and sensors
  4. Setup, programming, and operation of:
    1. Vision Systems
    2. Cobots
    3. Multi-axis CNC
  5. Programming, interfacing, and integration of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCS)
  6. Maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of robotic components and systems

Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course students will be able to:

  1. apply safe setup operations and procedures.
  2. describe new applications of robotics in manufacturing.
  3. develop computer-generated machine paths using simulation and robotic application software.
  4. program vision inspection systems.
  5. conduct preventative maintenance on robotic and automated systems.
  6. perform troubleshooting on robotic and automated systems.

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC): Goals and Competencies NA
Competency Goals (MnTC Goals 1-6)
None
Theme Goals (MnTC Goals 7-10)
None


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