Industrial Robotics and Automation

By Dr. S. Saravana Perumaal | National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research, Chennai

Learners enrolled: 457

As technology advances, robotics has revolutionized the manufacturing industry, improving productivity, efficiency, and safety. This course, Industrial Robotics and Automation, is designed to equip learners with the skills and knowledge required to thrive in the fast-evolving landscape of Industry 4.0. This course offers an interdisciplinary approach to understanding robotics. By integrating concepts from mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, electronics, and computer science, participants will learn to design, develop, and deploy cutting-edge robotic systems.

Robotics is recognized as a transformative technology reshaping industries and society. Robotic arms and collaborative robots (Cobots) have revolutionized manufacturing by automating tasks such as welding, painting, assembly, and packaging. They minimize human error while maximizing speed and precision, ensuring seamless and efficient production processes. However, these advancements come with challenges, such as the need for significant investment and skilled professionals to operate, maintain, and innovate robotic systems.

To address these challenges, this course offers a structured learning path with three comprehensive modules spread over 12 weeks.

Summary

Course Status :	Completed
Course Type :	Not Applicable
Language for course content :	English
Duration :	12 weeks
Category :
Credit Points :	3
Level :	Diploma
Start Date :	20 Jan 2025
End Date :	15 May 2025
Enrollment Ends :	28 Feb 2025
Exam Date :	17 May 2025 IST
Translation Languages :	English
NCrF Level	4.5
Industry Details :	Teaching

Note: This exam date is subject to change based on seat availability. You can check final exam date on your hall ticket.

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Course layout

Module-1: Robot Modeling

• Week-1: Robot Configurations

• Week-2: Robot Kinematics

• Week-3: Robot Trajectory Planning

• Week-4: Robot Task Planning

Module-2: Robot Control

• Week-5: Sensors for Robots

• Week-6: Drive Systems

• Week-7: Robot Controllers

• Week-8: Robot Programming

Module-3: Robots in Industrial Perspective

• Week-9: Robot operation and maintenance

• Week-10: Robot Safety

• Week-11: Industrial Automation

• Week-12: Robots in Industry 4.0

Books and references

• S.K.Saha, “Introduction to Robotics”, Third Edition, McGraw Hill Education (India) Private Limited, New Delhi, 2024.

• Saeed B. Niku, “Introduction to Robotics”, Third Edition, An Indian Adaptation, Wiley India Pvt Ltd., 2024.

Instructor bio

Dr. S. Saravana Perumaal

National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research, Chennai

Dr. S. Saravana Perumaal is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the National Institute of Teachers Training and Research Chennai. During his two decades of service at Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai, he served as an academician in Mechanical Engineering and in various academic administrative positions.

A major focus of his research is the use of vision-based robot manipulation and navigation for assembly automation. A number of his articles have been published in international refereed journals. His pedagogical interest is centered on experiential learning through Design Thinking. He underwent an intensive training programme on Design Thinking offered by Purdue University, USA.

He was a Young Scientist Fellow at IIT Delhi for two months in 2015 under the guidance of Prof. S.K. Saha, Professor of Mechanical Engineering at IIT Delhi. His industrial internship at JK Fenner (India) Limited, Madurai was aimed at improving productivity through fatigue management in 2022. He was also involved in industrial consultancy work for Honeywell Technology Solutions Ltd., Madurai on the human height estimation from CCTV footages in 2018-19.

He is a recipient of a number of awards and accolades, including International Certification on Pedagogy, Ing.Paed.IGIP - International Engineering Educator Award of the International Society for Engineering Pedagogy, Austria, TNSCST – Young Scientist Fellowship - 2015, IUCEE-SCALE Mentor Award for 2017, Leadership Award in Community Project Based Learning, 2020, and Excellence Award in Academic Leadership, 2022.

Course certificate

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Grading Policy:

- Internal Assignment Score: This accounts for 30% of the final grade and is calculated based on the average of the best three assignments out of all the assignments given in the course.

- Final Proctored Exam Score: This makes up 70% of the final grade and is derived from the proctored exam score out of 100.

- Final Score: The final score is the sum of the average assignment score and the exam score.

Eligibility for Certification:

- To qualify for a certificate, you must achieve an average assignment score of at least 10 out of 30, and an exam score of at least 30 out of 70. If one of the 2 criteria is not met, you will not get the certificate even if the Final score >=40/100.

Certificate Details:

- The certificate will include your name, photograph, roll number, and the percentage score from the final exam. It will also feature the logos of the Ministry of Education, SWAYAM, and NITTTR.

- Certificate Format: Only electronic certificates (e-certificates) will be issued; hard copies will not be dispatched.

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