Yaskawa Motoman Robotics Workshop, on 29 - 31 Dec 2014

Introduction: The Yaskawa team members visited our college and conducted a three day workshop from 29 - 31 Dec 2014, on Yaskawa Motoman robot MH-12. Day - 1 (29 Dec 2014): Mr. SubinVasu, Application Engineer of AGIIT came to explain about the fundamentals of an industrial robot. He introduced about the company Yaskawa and the industrial robots they manufacture. The session started with the definition of the robot and the three fundamental laws of robotics. This continued with the history of industrial robots. Various topics such as the anatomy of a robot, the parameters of a robot, types of industrial robots and the other applications of the robots. Servo motor mechanism is demonstrated with a relevant video clip. In addition to this several video clips about the working of the Yaskawa robots were shown. Post lunch, the session continued with a brief demonstration of the Yaskawa robot MH-12 and later continued with the various programming languages for the industrial robots. The day ended with introduction about the simulation software MOTOSIM EG v4.01. Day - 2 (30 Dec 2014): The successive day began with an introduction of the various controllers and co-ordinate systems, by Mr. Manohar from Yaskawa, India. Interpolation techniques, working of servo motor in industrial robots, types of security modes, various instructions used in interpolation technique and the modes of operation. Next, the hierarchy of the controllers and the various parts inside the controller are explained in detail. Later on the same day, the practical use of the teach pendant is shown along with the operating system and the programming language used were stated. Specifications of the robot were briefly explained. Hands-on-training was given using the pendant. The students and the professors were excited to work with the robot, that day. Day - 3 (31 Dec 2014): The participants were provided with an opportunity to handle the robot individually. Working with the simulation software MOTOSIM EG v4.01 was taught to the participants. Various assignments were given in the simulation software for completion and students were made to do their own programs.The students are thankful to management for providing this opportunity to explore the world of industrial robots.Such workshops would expose the students to earn experiences in real time application of their respective fields. More of such efforts will be encouraged.