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Robotics in Manufacturing
In Collaboration with IIT Madras

Course Overview: This course aims to provide an additional learning opportunity to students that bridge theoretical knowledge and practical application in industrial automation. Students will better understand how robotics systems are designed and integrated into modern manufacturing environments to enhance flexibility and productivity. Through the study of robot kinematics, control strategies, and path planning, preparing them to contribute to the evolving landscape of Industry 4.0.
The objectives of the course include:
• Understand Robotics Fundamentals: Gain knowledge of basic robotics concepts, including types, components, and an introduction to industrial robots.
• Learn Robot Kinematics: Introducing the basic theory of robot kinematics, including forward, inverse, and differential kinematics for motion analysis and control.
• Master Path Planning Techniques: Explore path generation algorithms and various methods utilizing CAD/CAM tools to simulate and design robotic paths.
• Develop Practical Skills in Robot Programming: Learn to set up robots for manufacturing tasks and program the industrial robot.
• Experience Hands-on Training: Get exposure to virtual robotics through RobotStudio software, participate in lab visits at IIT Madras, and work on real-time project assignments.

Course Plan
• Basics of Robotics (2 Hr)
• Types
• Components
• Basic theory of robot kinematics (10 Hr)
• Forward Kinematics
• Inverse Kinematics
• Differential kinematics
• Path generation (5 Hr)
• Matlab Training for Path Generation
• Fusion 360 CAM for path generation
• Introduction about ABB 7600 Robot (10 Hr)
• Setting robot for manufacturing
• Rapid Programming ABB robot (4 Hr)
• Basic training in Virtual robots using Robo-studio software (5 Hr)
• Lab visit and project work at IITM (10 Hr)

Structural Analysis using Abaqus

Course Overview: This course provides a practical introduction to structural analysis using Abaqus, a leading finite element analysis (FEA) software that provides robust capabilities for modelling, analysing, and visualising the response of structures under various static and dynamic conditions.  Through hands-on exercises, students will gain practical skills in setting up simulations for various structural members. By the end of the program, students will be able to confidently build and run simulations, interpret results, and apply these skills to solve complex engineering problems.

The objectives of the course include:

  • Understand Structural Analysis Fundamentals: Gain knowledge of the basic principles of structural mechanics, including stress, strain, deformation, and failure criteria.
  • Understand Finite Element Analysis Basics: Understand the concepts of discretisation, element types, meshing strategies, and boundary conditions.
  • Develop Abaqus Proficiency: Acquire skills in creating models, defining materials, applying boundary conditions, and setting up various analysis steps in Abaqus.
  • Interpret Simulation Results: Learn to read contour plots, displacement fields, and stress distributions for engineering evaluation.
  • Apply to Real-World Problems: Perform structural simulations for structural components under different loading scenarios.

Course Plan

Fundamentals of Structural Analysis (3 Hr)

  • Stress, strain, and deformation concepts
  • Static and dynamic loading basics

Introduction to Finite Element Analysis (3 Hr)

  • Discretization and element types
  • Meshing concepts and quality

Getting Started with Abaqus (6 Hr)

  • Abaqus interface and workflow
  • Creating and importing geometry

Material Properties and Boundary Conditions (6 Hr)

  • Defining material models
  • Applying loads and constraints

Static Structural Analysis (6 Hr)

  • Static problems
  • Post-processing and interpreting results

Dynamic Analysis (6 Hr)

  • Contact and large deformation problems

Hands-on Simulation Projects (10 Hr)

  • Structural components

 

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