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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.

Syllabus

Textbooks:

Robotics: Modelling, Planning and Control by Siciliano, Bruno

User manual - UR10e e-Series

Industrial Robotics Control

Robotics and Automation Handbook

Links:

Universal Robots Academy Free e-Learning Courses

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.

Syllabus

Projects:

Development of an Interactive AR-Based Educational Application for Demonstrating Newton’s Cradle Motion

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.

Syllabus

Textbooks:

Introduction to Robotics: Mechanics and Control

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.