Fundamentals of Robotics course provides students the fundamental skills needed to operate, maintain, program and test robotic systems. The course uses RoboCell, a 3D-solid modeling robotic simulation software, that allows students to develop programming skills through a variety of simulated robotic workcells.
Course Outline
- Introduction to Robotics
- How Robots Work
- Using Robotic Control Software
- Recording Robot Positions
- Programming a Simple Pick and Place Task
- Positioning of Robots
- Robotics Programming Basics
- Using Feeders and Templates
- Intro to Peripheral Devices
- Encoders
- Roll and Pitch
- Programming the robot to:
- Execute Linear Movements
- Execute Circular Movements
Projects:
- Block Alignment Project
- Linear Slidebase Project
- Drawing a House
NIMS Smart Credentials
About NIMS
NIMS is a nonprofit formed in 1995 to develop and maintain a globally competitive workforce. Their mission is to help organizations improve overall performance by teaching them how to train and validate training with practical experiences that reflect what individuals and teams will face on the job.
NIMS has a stakeholder base of over 6,000 companies in partnership with major industry trade association
NIMS Robotic Operator Credentials
Robot Operators are the skilled technicians who operate and maintain workcells on a production or operations floor. Having the skillset qualifies students to work in any automated industrial environment.
NIMS Robotics operators credentials validate a candidate can utilize robotics equipment to perform application-specific tasks while following applicable safety regulations.
Intelitek Fundamentals of Robotics Curriculum and labs cover all the knowledge and provide the hands on experience to complete the NIMS credentials for Robot Operator
Robotics Certification
Intelitek has partnered with Yaskawa MotoMan Robotics, a world leader in industrial robotics to offer a Robotics Certification Program for education. The Intelitek Certified Robotics programs provide robotic learning to CTE (career technical education) and industrial training programs, offering curriculum and project-based activities to prepare students by working with real world industrial robots. Students who complete the training with the Yaskawa Motoman robots can take a certification test and become Operator or Programmer Certified.
This Yaskawa endorsed certification is highly revered in industry and can give a candidate a leg up when searching in the job market.
Yaskawa Robot Operator Certification
Courseware: Student must complete the Fundamentals of Robotics curriculum (16 Hours) to prepare for this exam
Practical: Student must complete required training lab activities and submit teacher signed affidavit before they can take the exam
Who can get certified: Any student with appropriate knowledge and practical experience is eligible to take the certification exam. The program is designed for high school, community college or degree level students interested in careers in manufacturing and industry where industrial robots are used.
Duration: Student should complete the training, the practical and the exam within a 12 month calendar period.
Yaskawa Robot Programmer Certification
Pre-requisite: Candidates must complete the Yaskawa Certified Operator training and certification before taking the Yaskawa Certified Programmer certification.
Courseware: Student must complete the Advanced Robotics curriculum (16 Hours) to prepare for this exam
Practical: Student must complete required training lab activities and submit teacher signed affidavit before they can take the exam
Who can get certified: Any student who has completed the pre-requisite program and with appropriate knowledge and practical experience is eligible to take the certification exam. The program is designed for high school, community college or degree level students interested in careers in manufacturing and industry where industrial robots are used.
Duration: Student should complete the training, the practical and the exam within a 12 month calendar period.
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