Contact ALIC: alic@allegheny.edu
- A Branch Campus of Allegheny College:
- Bessemer Commerce Park, 764 Bessemer St., Meadville, PA 16335
$625.00
This advanced-level course prepares students to integrate collaborative robots into real-world manufacturing environments. Topics include electrical system wiring, I/O configuration, peripheral device control, and advanced program logic for complete automation cycles. Learners will build and test functional robot cells, apply safety-rated wiring standards, and utilize system monitoring tools to assess performance. Ideal for technicians and engineers, this course bridges programming and system-level integration for full-scale robotic automation.
April 7 – April 30, 2026
Tuesdays and Thursdays
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Learning Objectives
Week 1: Introduction to Robotic System Integration
Students explore the fundamentals of robotic integration within manufacturing environments. Topics include defining integration strategy, identifying system components, and understanding how robots interact with external devices through electrical signals and I/O logic.
Week 2: Electrical Systems and Wiring Basics
Learners dive into the electrical structure of FANUC robot systems, focusing on safety-rated wiring, I/O boards, and relay use. Practical exercises include reading schematics and wiring power and peripherals to the robot, emphasizing hands-on application.
Week 3: Programming and Process Control
Building on electrical knowledge, students continue practical wiring and begin programming advanced routines. They use if/else logic to create structured programs that manage automated tasks like palletizing, regripping, and sequencing with conditional triggers.
Week 4: System Monitoring and Final Integration
Students finalize advanced programs and gain experience with FANUC’s internal monitoring tools. They review performance metrics such as OEE and learn how to monitor robot data in real time, wrapping up with a full-system Q&A and integration best practices.
