Hands-on Learning Environment and Educational Curriculum on Collaborative Robotics

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he has created the Manufacturing and Remanufacturing Systems Laboratory (MaRSLab). MaRSLab targets fundamental and applied research in manufacturing and remanufacturing processes and systems while encouraging considerations for sustainability and life-cycle thinking in design, manufacturing, use, and recovery. Specific research thrusts include: transforming manufacturing quality monitoring and remanufacturing core condition assessment via automated laser line scanning systems; remanufacturing core management considering uncertain core quality, quantity, and timing; and integrating design for disassembly and remanufacturing into CAD/CAM tools. He has collaborated in the past with industrial partners on projects involving residual stresses in lightweight aluminum alloy side rails, manufacturing process simulation, and enhancing end-of-life truck acquisition decisions. Dr. Rickli is also actively involved in outreach activities with Athletes for Charity STEM Youth Literacy Program, which provides Detroit Public Schools with STEM educational sessions. Dr. Foster worked on numerous welding and additive manufacturing projects funded by the National Science Foundation, The Ohio State University, and Ohio Space Grant Consortium fellowships. His current research is funded by the National Shipbuilding Research Program, the National Science Foundation, and the Virginia Space Grant Consortium. In addition, Dr. Foster also has had the honor of serving as a Faculty Fellow at NASA's Glen Research Center.Dr. Foster's research focuses on advanced materials joining and additive manufacturing, with particular expertise in in-situ process monitoring. A current research effort of his includes Improving Technical Welding Education Using Real-Time Sensory Feedback, where his lab is developing and testing the realtime feedback of manual welding to increase efficiency and cost-savings during welding training. Other topics of his is Process Monitoring of Ultrasonic Additive Manufacturing and Ultrasonic Welding. Future work includes linking in-situ data to process maps, creating a closed loop process monitoring system that can automatically adjust process parameters in real-time to ensure superior part quality.c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Hands-on Learning Environment and Educational Curriculum on Collaborative Robotics AbstractThe objective of this paper is to describe teaching modules developed at Wayne State University integrate collaborative robots into existing industrial automation curricula. This is in alignment with Oakland Community College and WSU's desire to create the first industry-relevant learning program for the use of emerging collaborative robotics technology in advanced manufacturing systems. The various learning program components will prepare a career-ready workforce, train industry professionals, and educate academicians on new technologies. Preparing future engineers to work in highly automated production, requires proper education and training in CoBot theory and applications. Engineering and ...

Introducing Novice Operators to Collaborative Robots: A Hands-On Approach for Learning and Training

“…As such, it can be difficult to learn more about cobot programming suitable for novice users. Moreover, existing literature has pointed out that text-based manuals and e-learning approaches are less effective than hands-on training [15], [16], [17], [18]. These works highlight the importance of the learning actions to comprise solid hands-on practical experimentation and promote blended learning programs, where e-learning training is accompanied by practical experimentation that considers real problem-solving [15].…”