Teaching
Collaborative Robot Operations and Programming
INEN 5301-05
Fall 2024
Fall 2025
This hands-on course covers fundamental concepts of industrial robotics, including kinematics, programming, and collaborative robot operations. Students gain practical experience programming a real UR10e cobot using PolyScope X interface under guidance from certified trainers. Through realistic lab scenarios, you will develop skills in robot task automation, learn to create and optimize robot programs, and master the unique features of PolyScope X for manufacturing applications. Upon completion, students earn the “Educational Robotics Training - Core” certification. See the UR Academy Brochure for certification details.
Textbooks:
AR/VR in Manufacturing
INEN 5301-01
Spring 2025
Spring 2026
Explores the application of Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality technologies in modern manufacturing systems. Topics include AR/VR hardware platforms, spatial computing, human-machine interaction, and industrial use cases such as remote assistance, digital twins, and operator training.
Introduction to Robotics
INEN 5358
Spring 2025
An introductory course on robotics covering robot anatomy, coordinate frames, forward and inverse kinematics, trajectory planning, and basic control. Designed for graduate students with an engineering or computer science background.
Professional Seminar
INEN 6110
Fall 2024
A graduate seminar providing professional development in engineering research, technical writing, and scientific communication. Students present their research progress and engage with invited industry and academic speakers.