Course detail

Robotics Workcells Designing and Programming

FSI-GNPAcad. year: 2025/2026

The main aim of the course is to acquaint students with the basics of robotic cell design for various applications or technologies. The main emphasis is placed on the use of simulation tools (e.g. SW Siemens Process Simulate, Abb RobotStudio) for verification of the technological process and determination of the cycle time within the level of time-based simulation or event-based simulation. Furthermore, students will learn about the currently available possibilities of programming industrial robots.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

4

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

Ing. Jan Vetiška, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Production Machines, Systems and Robotics (ÚVSSR)

Entry knowledge

Successful completion of the subject Industrial Robots and Manipulators I (GPZ), Robots and Manipulators II (GPL) and a basic knowledge of programming.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Assessment methods and criteria linked to this course: course-unit credit is awarded on condition of having attended the seminars at least 80 % and worked out a semestral project on a given topic. Specifications for processing individual projects will be specified at the beginning of the semester.
Seminars are obligatory. Justified absence can be compensated by consultations. When obtaining credit, the student's knowledge will be verified based on the ability of their practical application.

Aims

The aim of the course is to acquaint students with the methodology of designing robotic cells for typical applications and technologies used in industry. Another aim is a practical knowledge of programming methods of industrial robots, including the use of advanced simulation tools for off-line programming.
Students will gain a comprehensive overview of possibilities and requirements for a robotic cell design. Based on their experience they will be able to work independently in the field of designing workplaces for typical industrial applications (handling, palletizing, welding, machining, etc.). Students will also gain a comprehensive and practically oriented overview of the possibilities of programming industrial robots.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Manuály k průmyslovým robotům KUKA: KUKA - Operating and Programming Instructions, v. 1.1, 2006; KUKA - KR C2/KR C3 Expert Programming, v. 01, 2006; KUKA - KR C4 Programming, 2013; KUKA - WorkVisual (různé verze), konfigurace vstupů/výstupů, 2013; KUKA - Industrial Robots, Safety: for mechanical components, 2012. (EN)
MONKMAN, G. J., HESSE, S., STEINMANN, R. SCHUNK, H. Robot Grippers. Wiley-VCH Verlag, 2007. 463 s. ISBN 978-3527406197 (EN)
NOF, S. Y. Springer Handbook of Automation. Springer, 2009. 1812 s. ISBN 978-3-540-78830-0 (EN)
PIRES, J. N. Industrial Robots Programming: Building Applications for the Factories of the Future. Springer, 2008. 282 s. ISBN 978-0-387-23325-3 (EN)
SICILIANO, B. KHATIB, O. Springer Handbook of Robotics. Springer-Verlag New York, Inc., 2008. 1611 s. ISBN 978-3-540-23957-4 (EN)
WOLF, A., STEINMANN, R. SCHUNK, H. Grippers in Motion: The Fascination of Automated Handling Tasks. Springer, 2005. 242 s. ISBN 978-3-540-27718-7 (EN)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme N-VSR-P Master's 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Laboratory exercise

52 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Jan Vetiška, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Introduction to off-line programming ABB Robot Studio
2. Introduction to off-line programming Process Simulate I
3. Introduction to off-line programming Process Simulate II
4. Approaches to Robotic Workstation Design I
5. Approaches to Robotic Workstation Design II
6. Off-line programming of ABB robots I
7. Off-line programming of ABB II robots
8. Off-line programming of KUKA I robots
9. Off-line programming of KUKA II robots
10. Individual project solutions - consultation and verification of procedures
11. Individual project solutions - consultation and verification of procedures
12. Individual project management - consultation and verification of procedures
13. Individual project management - consultation and verification of procedures