Robotics

Catalog description

Studies how to deploy robots in an existing manufacturing or processing environment. Examines how to design, integrate, and operate robots to improve productivity and safety. Offers students an opportunity to obtain an overall understanding of robotics from the point of view of the operator, technician, designer, and engineer. Reviews the history of robots, the various types of robots, and their applications. Robots rely on feedback from a variety of sensors, vision cameras, and other input devices to learn about their environment and react accordingly based on the system information. Investigates how mechanical, electrical, and software components all work together to perform a specific task.