In an era where automation and intelligent robotics redefine high-tech manufacturing, mastering robotic programming and integration is key to achieving precision, scalability, and efficiency. This course equips engineers and manufacturing professionals with the technical foundations to design, program, and deploy industrial and mobile robotic systems in modern production environments. Through interactive modules and hands-on labs, learners explore the evolution of industrial robotics, key robot types and applications, and the principles of motion control, task sequencing, and sensor integration using classical programming methods such as RAPID, KRL, and Python APIs and robotics programming framework like ROS 2. Participants also examine collaborative and autonomous systems, end-of-arm tooling, and vision-based precision, culminating in advanced integration exercises that introduce ROS 2 as a framework for interoperability.

Robotics in High-Tech Manufacturing

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What you'll learn
Classify and evaluate advanced robotic systems used in high-tech manufacturing based on their types, architectures, and applications.
Analyze how cobots and AMRs improve flexibility, safety, and efficiency in modern production environments.
Use foundational robot programming and system integration principles to deploy effective robotics solutions in modern manufacturing operations.
Skills you'll gain
- Simulation and Simulation Software
- Machine Controls
- Integration Testing
- Application Programming Interface (API)
- Manufacturing Operations
- Process Improvement and Optimization
- Robotic Process Automation
- Product Automation
- Process Optimization
- Workflow Management
- Coordination
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February 2026
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There are 3 modules in this course
This module introduces learners to the various types of robotics used in high-tech manufacturing. It covers the evolution of industrial automation, applications of different robot types, and the benefits and limitations of implementing advanced robotics systems. An introduction to the robotics and advanced robotics is also included.
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4 videos2 readings1 peer review
This module focuses on collaborative robots (cobots) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), examining operational principles, benefits, challenges, and real-world applications. Learners will explore how cobots safely interact with human operators and how AMRs enable flexible material transport across dynamic production environments. The module also covers strategies for selecting, deploying, and integrating these systems to optimize productivity, safety, and efficiency in modern manufacturing.
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3 videos1 reading1 peer review
This module provides a technical deep dive into robot programming and system integration for high-tech manufacturing. Learners will explore programming tools like RoboDK, control and communication strategies, and the integration of both industrial robots and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) in production environments.
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6 videos1 reading1 assignment2 peer reviews
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