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MECH 1350 - Industrial Robotics

3 sem hrs cr

(2 hours lecture-2 hours lab)

This course introduces the student to industrial robots and teaches software for programming various manufacturers’ robots. Students gain operating and troubleshooting experience, plus experience in programming an industrial robot for manufacturing and mechatronics applications. Prerequisite or Corequisite: MECH 1310  and MECH 1320  

In rare and unusual circumstances, a course prerequisite can be overridden with the permission of the Department Lead for the discipline.

Transfer (UT) or Non-Transfer Course (UN): UN


Master Course Syllabus

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will demonstrate the ability to…

  • understand the basic anatomy and applications of Robotics utilizing the knowledge gained in electrical and mechanical courses.
  • program the robotic system with the available software for the robot using the teach pendant and any available off-line simulation software.
  • create, modify, and execute material handling programs.
  • create and execute MACROs.
  • describe the steps taken to properly troubleshoot a system efficiently and be proficient in recovering from common program and robot faults.
  • understand OSHA rules and regulations concerning industrial robots.  (Students can do the online OSHA class in order to receive OSHA Certifications.)
  • integrate a robot into the Mechatronic system.
  • demonstrate proficiency of essential industry skills as measured by a third-party evaluator such as, but not limited to, SACA, NC3, NOCTI, YASKAWA, and Amatrol LMS.