MODULE 4: ROBOTICS

Robotics shifts industrial transformation from rigid automation to intelligent systems that empower human workers. This module introduces you to the foundations of robotics, human-robot collaboration, and the technologies driving Industry 5.0.

Section 1: Introduction to Robotics
Explore the evolution of robotics, robot classifications by movement and function and the structural components and degrees of freedom enabling precise motion.

Section 2: Robotic Assembly, Disassembly and Recycling
Learn about flexible assembly operations, the role of robotics in circular economy, various gripping technologies and intuitive programming methods.

Section 3: Human-Robot Interaction and Collaborative Robots
Understand features of cobots, essential safety standards, interaction modes and how collaborative applications improve ergonomics.

Section 4: Mechatronics and Peripherals
Discover the function of sensors, actuators, control systems, integration challenges and the use of peripheral equipment.

Section 5: Trends and Future of Industrial Robotics
Delve into the impact of artificial intelligence, emerging technologies like soft and swarm robotics, sustainability applications, and future digital skills.