Smart Robotics in Manufacturing: AI for Perception, Planning, and Control Training Course
Smart Robotics is the integration of artificial intelligence into robotic systems for improved perception, decision-making, and autonomous control.
This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at advanced-level robotics engineers, systems integrators, and automation leads who wish to implement AI-driven perception, planning, and control in smart manufacturing environments.
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Understand and apply AI techniques for robotic perception and sensor fusion.
- Develop motion planning algorithms for collaborative and industrial robots.
- Deploy learning-based control strategies for real-time decision making.
- Integrate intelligent robotic systems into smart factory workflows.
Format of the Course
- Interactive lecture and discussion.
- Lots of exercises and practice.
- Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.
Course Customization Options
- To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.
Course Outline
Introduction to Smart Robotics and AI Integration
- Overview of robotics in Industry 4.0
- AI’s role in perception, planning, and control
- Software and simulation environments
Perception Systems and Sensor Fusion
- Computer vision for robotics (2D/3D cameras, LiDAR)
- Sensor calibration and fusion techniques
- Object detection and environment mapping
Deep Learning for Perception
- Neural networks for visual recognition
- Using TensorFlow or PyTorch with robotic data
- Training perception models for object tracking
Motion Planning and Path Optimization
- Sampling-based and optimization-based planning
- Working with MoveIt for motion planning
- Collision avoidance and dynamic re-planning
Learning-Based Control Strategies
- Reinforcement learning for robotic control
- Integrating AI into low-level control loops
- Simulation with OpenAI Gym and Gazebo
Collaborative Robots (Cobots) in Smart Manufacturing
- Safety standards and human-robot collaboration
- Programming and integrating cobots with AI
- Adaptive behaviors and real-time responsiveness
System Integration and Deployment
- Interfacing with industrial controllers (PLC, SCADA)
- Edge AI deployment for real-time robotics
- Data logging, monitoring, and troubleshooting
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- An understanding of robotic systems and kinematics
- Experience with Python programming
- Familiarity with AI or machine learning concepts
Audience
- Robotics engineers
- Systems integrators
- Automation leads
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