Robotics in High-Tech Manufacturing
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Classify and evaluate advanced robotic systems used in high-tech manufacturing based on their types, architectures, and applications.
Analyze how cobots and AMRs improve flexibility, safety, and efficiency in modern production environments.
Use foundational robot programming and system integration principles to deploy effective robotics solutions in modern manufacturing operations.
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February 2026
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There are 3 modules in this course
In an era where automation and intelligent robotics redefine high-tech manufacturing, mastering robotic programming and integration is key to achieving precision, scalability, and efficiency. This course equips engineers and manufacturing professionals with the technical foundations to design, program, and deploy industrial and mobile robotic systems in modern production environments. Through interactive modules and hands-on labs, learners explore the evolution of industrial robotics, key robot types and applications, and the principles of motion control, task sequencing, and sensor integration using classical programming methods such as RAPID, KRL, and Python APIs and robotics programming framework like ROS 2. Participants also examine collaborative and autonomous systems, end-of-arm tooling, and vision-based precision, culminating in advanced integration exercises that introduce ROS 2 as a framework for interoperability.
Learners should be familiar with basic understanding of manufacturing processes, basic knowledge of industrial robotic systems, basic computer science concepts and introductory programming experience. This course is designed for engineers and technical professionals looking to build practical skills in robotics programming and smart manufacturing integration. By course completion, learners will be able to program, configure, and coordinate robotic systems that meet the demands of Industry 4.0.
This module introduces learners to the various types of robotics used in high-tech manufacturing. It covers the evolution of industrial automation, applications of different robot types, and the benefits and limitations of implementing advanced robotics systems. An introduction to the robotics and advanced robotics is also included.
What's included
4 videos2 readings1 peer review
4 videosβ’Total 35 minutes
- Introduction to Robotics in High-Tech Manufacturingβ’4 minutes
- Introduction to Robotics in High-Tech Manufacturingβ’11 minutes
- Types of Industrial Robots and Their Applicationsβ’10 minutes
- Precision and Sensing: End-of-Arm Tooling (EOAT) and Vision Systemsβ’9 minutes
2 readingsβ’Total 10 minutes
- Welcome to the Course: Course Overviewβ’5 minutes
- Robot Guidance Using Machine Vision Techniques in Industrial Environments: A Comparative Reviewβ’5 minutes
1 peer reviewβ’Total 20 minutes
- Hands-On-Learning: Robotics System Selection for High-Tech Manufacturing Automationβ’20 minutes
This module focuses on collaborative robots (cobots) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), examining operational principles, benefits, challenges, and real-world applications. Learners will explore how cobots safely interact with human operators and how AMRs enable flexible material transport across dynamic production environments. The module also covers strategies for selecting, deploying, and integrating these systems to optimize productivity, safety, and efficiency in modern manufacturing.
What's included
3 videos1 reading1 peer review
3 videosβ’Total 34 minutes
- Collaborative Robots: Design Principles and Industrial Objectivesβ’12 minutes
- Autonomous Mobile Robots: Capabilities, Scope, and Operational Goalsβ’11 minutes
- The Integration Challenge: Fleet Management and Digital Twinβ’11 minutes
1 readingβ’Total 5 minutes
- Mobile Robots and Cobots Integration: A Preliminary Design of a Mechatronic Interface by Using MBSE Approachβ’5 minutes
1 peer reviewβ’Total 20 minutes
- Hands-On-Learning: Designing Collaborative and Autonomous Robot Deployment for an EV Assembly Lineβ’20 minutes
This module provides a technical deep dive into robot programming and system integration for high-tech manufacturing. Learners will explore programming tools like RoboDK, control and communication strategies, and the integration of both industrial robots and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) in production environments.
What's included
6 videos1 reading1 assignment2 peer reviews
6 videosβ’Total 59 minutes
- Basics of Robot Programming - Part 1β’13 minutes
- Basics of Robot Programming - Part 2β’14 minutes
- Advanced Robot Programmingβ’11 minutes
- Advanced Robotics Integration with ROS 2 and Industry Systems - Part 1β’12 minutes
- Advanced Robotics Integration with ROS 2 and Industry Systems - Part 2β’6 minutes
- Course wrap-upβ’3 minutes
1 readingβ’Total 5 minutes
- Integrated Fleet Management of Mobile Robots for Enhancing Industrial Efficiency: A Case Study on Interoperability in Multi-Brand Environments Within the Automotive Sector β’5 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 20 minutes
- Robotics in High-Tech Manufacturingβ’20 minutes
2 peer reviewsβ’Total 80 minutes
- Hands-On-Learning: Designing Efficient Workflows for Industrial Robots and AMRsβ’20 minutes
- Project: Create a Factory of the Future β NeoFab One Digital Twinβ’60 minutes
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