Introduction to Robotics

Covers the background for a detailed study of robot maintenance. This online course introduces the trainee to the basics of robotics, using clear, easy-to-follow language to take the mystery out of this growing technology. This course has no prerequisites. Introduction to Robotics is available in online technical training and course manual formats. Review a full course list for Mechanical Systems Technician   Lesson 1 - Robotics in Automated Manufacturing Topics: Evolution of Robotics; What is an Industrial Robot?; Essential Characteristics; Robots and Automated Manufacturing; Project Manufacturing; Job Shop; Batch Manufacturing; Repetitive (Flow) Manufacturing; Continuous Manufacturing; Robot Safety Learning Objectives: – Identify why robots did not appear in large numbers in manufacturing until the late 1970s.– State the Robot Industries Association’s definition of an industrial robot and explain the two key words.– Describe how industrial robots are used in batch production systems.