Fundamentals of Robotics with Robox

Fundamentals of Robotics with Robox

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Aligned to credentials for industrial robotics

Fundamentals of Robotics with RoboX is a CTE program to introduce industrial robotic arms and how to program and operate them using RoboX simulation. RoboX is an online, web based, gamified robotics simulation environment, aligned with the self paced training curriculum.
This introductory course focuses on industrial robotics and features of Yaskawa Motoman robotic arms. Students will learn the theory of robotics that includes hands-on labs with the state-of-the-art RoboX simulator. Throughout the course, students will learn essential skills such as moving the robot, planning motion sequences, specifying tool paths, teaching positions, and handling materials in real factory environments.

Who this course is for: Teachers and students grades 8 and up, who are exploring advanced industrial technology and career paths into manufacturing or industrial automation

20+ hours , 61 activities

Self-paced, gamified activities with real-time feedback and step-by-step instructions

8th and up grade
Blockly
English
Last updated 8/2024

Student Outcomes

ROBOTICS
Concepts of robotics and materials handling
ROBOTICS
Robotic coordinate systems
ROBOTICS
How robots interact with peripherals
PROGRAMMING
Teaching robots positions and paths
PROGRAMMING
Using robot commands to create sequences
PROGRAMMING
Creating a program to perform tasks
MATH & GEOMETRY
Coordinate systems; Timing sequences; Movement paths
PHYSICS
Acceleration, Deacceleration; Boundaries
ENGINEERING
Sensors; Inputs & Outputs; System design

Course Resources

Teaching Guide

Teaching Guide

Everything you need to flow through each lesson, including: clear objectives, questions for reflection, instructional videos, and more.

Slide Deck for Classroom Activities

Slide Deck for Classroom Activities

Each session is guided by a presentation that covers the entire session from theory to practice, including: scientific background, examples and sample code, discussion guidelines, play time activities, and speaker notes.

Mission Solutions

Mission Solutions

You can quickly navigate to all the solutions for each lesson in just a few clicks.

Heatmaps and Student Reports

Heatmaps and Student Reports

So you can see how individual students compare to one another, identify specific topics they may be struggling with, and recommend corrective actions.

Knowledge Base and Help Desk

Knowledge Base and Help Desk

Get answers to all your subject matter questions and find your way around the platform.

20+ hours, 7 lessons, 61 activities

Course outline

 RoboX Section 1
Robot Structure and Function
13 activities
Meet RoboX and learn the fundamental construct of industrial robots. Section delves into the role and history of robots.
 RoboX Section 2
Robot Coordinate Systems
6 activities
Learn about the different coordinate systems and how to control and move the robot with each one.
 RoboX Section 3
Positions and Motion
12 activities
You will work with motion paths, program positions and program the robot to move around automatically using block coding
 RoboX Section 4
Pick-and-Place
9 activities
The most common robot activity! You will learn about different grippers and program pick and place missions.
 RoboX Section 5
Interpolation
5 activities
Learn what is interpolation and how motion paths work. In this section you will program the vacuum gripper.
 Robox Section 6
Material Handling
10 activities
Now you will learn complex part manipulation, some advanced programming and take on some challenging lab activities
 RoboX Section 7
Additional Lab Activities
6 activities
Some additional lab challenges for you to try out
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