Overview

Intelitek’s Robotics and Automation Project is an engaging simulation of the industrial automated manufacturing process. Teams of two students layout and program a robotic production system as a solution to the project scenario.

By means of this SkillsUSA competition, students demonstrate the skills needed for employment in the field of automation technology. With emphasis on the team approach to problem solving in a work environment, the project enables students to display their skills in a valid, measurable format. The project-based learning approach enables many students to achieve outstanding results.

Each project involves all aspects of robotics, PLC, sensors, and electrical systems. Teams design a workcell layout with the SCORBOT-ER 4u robotic arm, develop documentation including the hardware layout drawing, robotic and PLC wiring connections and a flow chart of the proposed robotic program. Once the design is approved, they implement the program. Teams are then presented with a change order and repeat the design and build process, incorporating the specified modifications.

All wiring is completed using standard industrial practices for routing and termination, for real-world hands-on exposure to in-demand career skills!

Intelitek’s well-designed projects encourage students to use imagination and inquiry to develop individual solutions. Projects enable students to work in groups in an immersive instructional experience with the common goal of developing solutions to relevant scenarios. Students develop communication, time-management and leadership skills while also learning core engineering principles.

Projects unveil student potential as students see how their ideas and decisions shape project outcomes. This level of student influence in the learning process helps make the connection between careers and the educational experience.

Specifications

The Robotics and Automation Technology project is available as an all-inclusive package (Order # ), or as an add-on (Order #) for those who already have the SCORBOT-ER 4u package.

All inclusive Package – Order # 
Materials included
SCORBOT-ER 4u Robotic Package Order # 100140
SCORBOT-ER 4u mechanical arm
Robot USB controller
USB cable
Hex key set
SCORBASE for USB Controller
Teach Pendant

Linear conveyor
PLC Kit

Gravity Feeder

Part Bins

Proximity sensor
Stack light with Emergency Stop
I/O Controller interface
Plastic and Aluminum Blocks
Continuity and Limit Detection Test Device
Cabling for Project
Misc supplies for project
Materials required (sold separately)
(sold separately)
4′ x 4′ work surface / platform on which to mount components
Add-on Package – Order #

Materials included

PLC Kit

Gravity Feeder

Part Bins

Stack light with Emergency Stop
I/O Controller interface
Plastic and Aluminum Blocks
Continuity and Limit Detection Test Device
Cabling for Project
Misc supplies for project

Materials required (sold separately)

4′ x 4′ work surface / platform on which to mount components
Order #16-7018 requires one of the following:
Robotics and Materials Handling 1 Order # 16-8082

SCORBOT-ER 4u Robotic Package Order # 100140:

• SCORBOT-ER 4u mechanical arm
• Robot controller-USB
• USB cable
• Hex key set
• SCORBASE for Controller-USB Software