Computer data acquisition and analysis. Theory and concepts on non-destructive testing of materials, including ultrasonic, magnetic particle, eddy current penetrant and radiographic tests. Laboratory exercises in the use of non-destructive equipment. Planning practices, procedures and requirements for laying out industrial facilities. Theory and concepts of programming, hardware configuration, and functional Capabilities of microcomputer systems including peripheral devices.
Laboratory exercises in programming microcomputers.
Topics included are number systems, microcomputer structure, mnemonic, binary code, peripheral devices operations, stand alone operations, and system operations. Basic concepts of robot manipulators, robot kinematics, robot programming languages. Applications of industrial robots and machine vision systems. Sensors and actuators for robotics and mechatronic systems. Laboratory exercises in industrial and educational robot operation and applications.