The Master’s in Robotic Systems and Automation Engineering is an advanced program designed for professionals in engineering and the industrial sector who are seeking in-depth specialization and continuing education in robotics and automation. This program offers you an in-depth exploration of the most advanced industrial automation technologies, where efficiency and precision are critical factors for competitiveness. You will develop expertise in robot integration and the strategic management of automation technologies, addressing the sector’s current challenges. You will explore the evolution of industrial robotics, from its fundamentals to the strategic incorporation of robots into automated production lines, analyzing their technical and morphological characteristics to ensure optimal implementation. You will delve into the operation of actuators and the implementation of sensors, understanding their critical role in the operability and reliability of systems. You will acquire advanced skills in guided and textual robot programming, mastering the tools necessary to optimize robot performance and efficiently manage the control unit. You will delve into end-effectors and their specific applications, such as Pick and Place, as well as specialized components for high-precision tasks like painting, welding, and assembly. This Master’s program prepares you to lead the digital transformation by managing the implementation of advanced solutions in robotics and automation engineering, establishing yourself as a leader in the industrial sector. You will gain a strategic vision for optimizing productivity and innovation in any industrial setting.
Objectives
• Oversee the integration of robotic systems into automated production environments, improving operational efficiency. • Establish criteria for the selection and configuration of actuators and sensors, optimizing equipment functionality. • Apply advanced programming methodologies for industrial robots, ensuring their optimal performance. • Manage control units and end-effectors, adapting them to specific industrial applications such as pick-and-place. • Analyze the technical and morphological characteristics of robotics for its strategic implementation in industry. • Integrate specialized components for high-precision tasks such as painting, welding, and assembly into automated systems. • Anticipate and guide trends in robotic technologies, driving innovation and competitiveness in the sector.
Methodology
At Educa PHAROS, we use a highly practical methodology focused on the direct application of knowledge in the student’s professional environment, combining theoretical content with real-world cases, digital tools, and support from a team of specialized instructors.
Program
Introduction to Robotics
The Context of Industrial Robotics
The Current Market for Manipulator Arms
What Is an Industrial Robot?
Components of a Robotic System
Robot Subsystems
Tasks Performed Using Robotics
Classification of Robots
The Role of Robotics in Automation
Interaction Between Robots and Other Machines
The Robotic Cell
Technical and Economic Study of the Robot
Regulations
Accidents and Safety Measures
Robot Arm Components
Robot Features and Capabilities
Definition of Degrees of Freedom
Definition of load capacity
Definition of Speed of Movement
Spatial resolution, accuracy, repeatability, and flexibility
Definition of Workload
Considerations Regarding Control Systems
Robot Morphology
Cartesian coordinate system. Cantilever and portal frame
Cylindrical shape
Spherical type
Universal Robotic Arms
Types of Actuators and Transmissions
Operation and Characteristic Curves
How Servomotors Work
Stepper Motors
Hydraulic Actuators
Pneumatic Actuators
Comparative Study
Types of Transmissions
Sensory devices
Technical Specifications
Sensor Commissioning
Non-optical position sensors
Optical position sensors
Speed sensors
Proximity Sensors
Force Sensors
Computer Vision
The controller
Hardware
Control Methods
The processor in a robotic controller
Real-time execution
Robot Components and End-Effectors
Connection between the wrist and the end effector
Use of robots for material handling and automated loading/unloading. Pick-and-place
Material-handling applications. Pick-and-place
Vacuum Gripping and Holding of Parts. Suction Cups
Permanent magnets and electromagnets
Mechanical gripping clamps
Adhesive Systems
Fluidic Systems
Hook-and-loop fastener
Robotic Painting
The painting system. Mixer and equipment
Robotic Welding
TIG and MIG Welding
Spot Welding
Laser Welding
The Assembly Process
Assembly Methods
Matching and Joining Parts
Arrangement of Parts
Basic Concepts of Robot Programming
Guided Programming: Passive and Active
The ideal scripting language for programming robots
Existing Types of Textual Languages
General Features
Robot-Oriented, Object-Oriented, and Task-Oriented Programming
Robot-Level Programming
Object-Oriented Programming
Text-Based Programming at the Task Level
The V+ or V3 language
The RAPID Programming Language
The IRL Language
The OROCOS Language
CAD Programming
Concept and History
Fundamentals of Modern Robotics
Mobile platforms
Expected Growth in the Robotics Industry
Limitations of Current Robotics
Robotics
Artificial Intelligence
Objectives of Artificial Intelligence
History of Artificial Intelligence
Programming language: the language of robots
Research and Development in the Field of Artificial Intelligence
Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
Introduction
Robotics and Benefits
Industrial Robotics
The Future of Robotics
Robotics and New Technologies
Trends
The Evolution of Robotics
The Future of Robotics
Robotics in Engineering and Industry
Natural and Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence and Cybernetics
Autonomy in Robotics
Expert Systems
Virtual agents with computer-generated facial animations
News
Robotics Applied to Humans: Bionics
A Historical Overview of Prosthetics
Prosthetic Design in the 20th Century
Recent Research and Development in Hand Design
Prosthetic Systems
Use of Smart Materials in Prosthetics
Introduction
Current Situation and Future Trends
Objectives
Methodology and Structure
Prerequisites
Objectives of Automation
Levels of Automation
Automation Classes
Industrial Automation Equipment
History and Evolution of Programmable Logic Controllers
Advantages and Disadvantages of PLCs Compared to Wired Logic
Classification of Automata
Operation and Essential Blocks of Programmable Logic Controllers
How Programmable Logic Controllers Work
Power Supply
Central Processing Unit; CPU
The Automaton's Memory
Input and Output Interface
Operating Modes
Operating Cycle
System Checks
Runtime and Real-Time Monitoring
Quick-Process Items
Types of Processors in the Central Processing Unit
Control Unit Configuration
Central Multiprocessors
Peripheral Processors
Redundant control units
Input/Output System Settings
Centralized Inputs/Outputs
Distributed Inputs/Outputs
Mass Memory
General Programming Concepts
Application Program Structures and Execution Cycle
Representation of Programming Languages and the IEC 4 Standard. Boolean Algebra
Fundamental Principles of Boolean Algebra Applied to Electrical Contacts
Morgan's Theorems
Language in the functional plane
Logic Gates or Basic Functions
Special Features
Example Solved Using a Function Graph
Language in Contact Theories
Language Rules
Elements of Language
Example Solved Using a Contact Diagram
Instruction-List Language
Structure of a command statement
Examples of command instructions for different PLC brands
Instructions in the list of instructions
Grafcet
Basic Principles
GRAFCET Structures
User Program
Application example: overhead crane control
Input and Output Interface
Digital input signals (on/off)
Analog Input Signals
Relay Outputs
Transistor Outputs
Outputs to Triac
Analog Outputs
Diagnosis and Testing of Inputs and Outputs Using Instrumentation
Analog Inputs in PLCs: Normalization and Scaling
The Need for Industrial Communication Networks
Centralized, Distributed, and Hybrid Control Systems
Advanced Industrial Management Systems: ERP and MES
The CIM Pyramid and Industrial Communication
Control Networks vs. Data Networks
Fieldbuses, Industrial LANs, and LAN/WANs
Control Network Architecture: Ring, Star, and Bus Topologies
Application of the OSI Model to Industrial Networks and Buses
Fundamentals of Transmission, Access Control, and Routing in Industrial Networks
Security Procedures for the Communications Network
Introduction to RS, RS, IEC, ISOCAN, IEC, Ethernet, and USB Standards
Field Buses: Applications and Fundamentals
Evaluation of Industrial Buses
Differences Between Conventional Wiring and Bus Wiring
Selecting a Fieldbus
Operation and Architecture of Nodes and Repeaters
Standardized Connectors
Standardization
Industrial Communications Applied to Home Automation and Building Automation Systems
Proprietary buses and open buses
Trends
Network Management
Classification of Buses
AS-i (Actuator/Sensor Interface)
DeviceNet
CANopen (Control Area Network Open)
SDS (Smart Distributed System)
InterBus
WorldFIP (World Factory Instrumentation Protocol)
HART (Highway Addressable Remote Transducer)
P-Net
BITBUS
ARCNet
CONTROLNET
PROFIBUS (PROcess FIeld BUS)
FIELDBUS FOUNDATION
MODBUS
INDUSTRIAL ETHERNET
History of the AS-Interface Bus
Features of the AS-i Bus
AS-i bus components, gateways…
Editing and Composition
AS-Interface Network Configuration
Application of the ISO/OSI Model to albus AS-i
Connectivity and Gateways
The Slave and Communication with Sensors and Actuators (Interface)
Transmission Systems (Interface)
The AS-i Master (Interface)
The AS-Interface Protocol: Features, Coding, Media Access, Errors, and Configuration
Operational Phases of Bus Operation
PROFIBUS (Process Field BUS)
Introduction to Profibus
Using PROFIBUS Profiles for DP, PA, and FMS
ISO OSI Model for Profibus
Cables for RS-, fiber optic, and IEC -
Data Coordination in Profibus
Profibus DP: Basic Functions and Configuration
Profibus FMS
Profibus-PA Communication and Applications
Troubleshooting with Profisafe
Applications for Specialized Devices
GSD files and device identification numbers for device connection
Fundamentals of the CAN Protocol
Frame Format in the CAN Protocol
Study of Media Access in the CAN Protocol
Synchronization
Topology
Types of Connectors in CAN
Applications: CANopen, DeviceNet, TTCAN…
Introduction to the CANopen Bus
Simplified CANopen Architecture
Using the Object Dictionary in CANopen
Profiles
Cattle Management
CANopen Structure: Definition of SDOs and PDOs
Ethernet and the Industrial Sector
The Advantages of Industrial Ethernet Over Other Technologies
Solutions for Ethernet Compatibility in Industry
Protocol Developments: RETHER and ETHEREAL
Ethernet Priority Mechanisms: IEEE P and Switch Configuration
Components and Diagrams
Use of Industrial Ethernet in Fieldbuses
PROFINET
EtherNet/IP
ETHERCAT
The Context of Wireless Technology in Industrial Applications
Wireless Systems
Components
Wireless Technology in Industry
Transmission Technologies
Types of Wireless Networks
Wireless Network Parameters
Antennas
Wireless Ethernet
IEEE Standard
Security Features in a Wi-Fi Network
The Evolutionary Context of Visualization Systems
Advanced Industrial Management Systems: ERP and MES
Preliminary Considerations Regarding Supervision and Control
The Concept of “Real Time” in a SCADA System
SCADA-Related Concepts
Definition and Characteristics of Distributed Control Systems
SCADA Systems vs. DCS
Technical and Economic Feasibility of a SCADA System
Current SCADA Developer Market
Industrial PCs and expansion cards
HMI Operator Displays
Features of an HMI Screen
Software for Programming HMI Screens
Tablet PCs
General Operating Principle of a SCADA System
Subsystems that make up a command and control system
Components of an RTU, Operation, and Features
Telemetry systems: generic, dedicated, and multiplexers
RTU Control and Communications Software
Types of RTU Capabilities
Inquiries, Exception Reports, and Submissions Initiated by RTUs
Communication Failure Detection
Phases of SCADA Implementation at a Facility
Fundamentals of Object-Oriented Programming
Driver, development tools, and runtime
Development Tools and the Runtime Program
Using Databases for Storage
Methods of communication between applications: OPC, ODBC, ASCII, SQL, and API
The Evolution of the OPC Protocol to OPC UA (Unified Architecture)
Configuring OPC Controls in SCADA
Symbols and Diagrams
Identification of Instruments and Functions
Symbols Used in Process Control
Design of Layout and Floor Plans
Types of Symbols
Examples of diagrams
Basic Principles of Automated System Design
Overview of Some Standards and Methodological Guidelines
Industrial Design
Design of Control and Indicator Elements
Colors on Service Organs
Location and Use of Controls
Origin of the GEMMA Guide
Fundamentals of GEMMA
Status Rectangles: Operating, Stopped, or Fault Conditions
Methodology for Using GEMMA
Selecting Drive and Stop Modes
Implementation of GEMMA in GRAFCET
Method Based on GRAFCET Enrichment
TASK-Based Breakdown Method: Vertical or Hierarchical Coordination
Alarm Handling with GEMMA
Common Software Packages
Configuration Module: Operator GUI Tools
Process Control Utilities
Trending Representation
Alarm and Event Management Tools
Logging and Archiving of Events and Alarms
Reporting Tools
Recipe Creator Tool
Communications Settings
Initial Design Criteria
Architecture
Considerations for Screen Layout
Selecting Screen Navigation
Appropriate Use of Color
Proper Use of Textual Information
Proper definition of process equipment, states, and events
Use of Information and Process Values
Tables and Trend Charts
Commands and Data Entry
Proper Implementation of Alarms
Evaluation of SCADA Designs
The Objectives and Functions of Maintenance
Corrective, Preventive, and Predictive Maintenance
Total Productive Maintenance
Organization, Materials, and Spare Parts Catalog in the Maintenance Warehouse
Computer-Aided Management and Maintenance Systems (CMMS)
Maintenance Records: Work Orders, Maintenance Procedures, and Standards
The database of past interventions
Organization of Maintenance Management
The quality of maintenance.
What is CMMS?
What Is CMMS - GMAC
Benefits of Using CMMS Software - CMMS Software
The Best CMMS Programs - CMMS Software
CMMS Modules
How to Choose a CMMS Program - CMMS Software
PMX-PRO Free Maintenance Software
Prerequisites
Objectives of Automation
Levels of Automation
Automation Classes
Industrial Automation Equipment
Human-Machine Interaction, HMI, and SCADA
Robotics
The Evolution of Industrial Robots. Robotics
Manufacturers of industrial robots
Definition of Robot
Basic Components of a Robotic System
Structural and Functional Subsystems
Applications of Robotics
Robot Classification Criteria
Types of Engines and Key Parameters
Motor Start-up and Reverse Rotation Procedures
Protection Systems for Power Lines and Electrical Receivers
Motor Speed Controllers. Regulation and Control
Line Protection Devices and Electrical Receivers
Sequential and continuous automation systems. Wired automation systems
Components used in the design of automation systems: actuators, relays, sensors, and transducers
Cables and Cable Management Systems
Design Techniques for Wired Automation Systems for Control and Power
Installation and Testing Techniques for Wired Automation Systems
Adjustments and calibrations of mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
Settings and Adjustments for Electrical and Electronic Systems
PLC Program Settings, among others
Settings and Adjustments for Electronic Systems
Settings and Adjustments for Regulation and Control Equipment
Installation and Commissioning Reports
Interpretation of Technical Documentation
Types of Malfunctions
Diagnosis of Electrical and Electronic System Malfunctions
Machines, equipment, tools, and resources used in maintenance
Maintenance of Electrical and Electronic Systems
Equipment Maintenance
Repair of electrical and electronic automation systems. Testing and commissioning
Repair and Maintenance of Electrical Panels
Context: Internet of Things (IoT)
What is the IoT?
Components of the IoT Ecosystem
IoT Architecture
Devices and Components Used
Examples of Use
Challenges and Future Areas of Focus
The Relationship Between M2M and IoT
IoT and Smart Cities
Intelligent Transportation Systems
Smart Home
Devices and IoT
Interfaces
3D Printing
ICT Security
Types of ICT Security
IoT Vulnerabilities
Specific Security Requirements for the IoT
The Importance of Energy Efficiency
Sources of consumption
The IoT as a Major Ally of Renewable Energy
Microgrids
Context: Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS)
CPS Features
CPS Components
Examples of Use
Challenges and Future Directions
Introduction to Arduino
Features
Objectives
A Trip Down Memory Lane
The microcontroller
Hardware Components
Computer Vision and Its Application in Industry 4.0
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