Learning Outcomes

Introduction to Robotics

Evolution of Robotics

Classification of Robots and Rehabilitation Robotics

Manipulator Kinematics

Homogeneous Transformation

Lesson Summary

In this module, you will learn about the fundamentals of robotics. You will be taught about the various applications of Robotics, along with the history and laws of robotics. The classification of Robots will be discussed, highlighting industrial and rehabilitation robotics. Manipulator Kinematics, which is about object location and motion, will be covered, along with transformation matrices and homogeneous transformations.

Industrial Robot-Kinematic Structures

Robot Architectures

Kinematic Parameters

This module covers Robotics and Kinematics and addresses the degree of freedom a robot may have. It also addresses the robot anatomy, with some emphasis on the joints and links of a manipulator. You will be taught the five common body-and-arm configurations for industrial robots and the characteristics of the SCARA Robot. Wrist configurations are highlighted with some emphasis on end effectors and mechanical grippers.

First Assessment

DH Algorithm - Concept

DH Algorithm - Examples

This module is about the DH Algorithm. You will learn about the direct forward kinematics. A specific Example of DH Algorithm will be provided. You will be taught about assigning coordinate frames and determining kinematic parameters for a 5-axis articulated Robot, Alpha II, along with the Arm Matrix.

Forward Kinematics

Forward Kinematics - Examples

Inverse Kinematics - Concept

Inverse Kinematics - Example

This module is about Kinematics. The direct forward kinematics introduces the problem of the case of the Alpha II Arm and that of six-axis articulated Arm. You will learn how to cross-check to make sure that the formulation you got for the forward kinematics is correct. The inverse kinematics problems will also be addressed. Specific examples will be given, along with the most commonly used equations and their solutions.

Differential Motions and Statics

Manipulator Jacobian and Statics

This module covers differential motions and statics, allowing you to learn about the calculation of the Jacobean. You will also learn about the singularities, along with the generalized inverses. The module addresses the Manipulator Jacobian, highlighting the computational method, along with the related algorithm. The numerical computation of the Jacobian will be unravelled.

Second Assessment

Diploma in Robotics - Course Assessment

Discover the uses of robots and how they are classified, laws of robotics and more in this free online diploma course.

Diploma in Robotics

This free online diploma course in robotics unravels the fundamentals of this field, starting with its history before moving onto the various applications and laws of robotics. You will enhance your understanding of both forward kinematics and inverse kinematics in animation and gain knowledge of ‘manipulators’, a key part of industrial robots. You will also learn about DH algorithms, along with differential relations.

This diploma course covers the main themes in robotics, starting with the basics such as its origins. After this, kinematics and the Diffie-Hellman (DH) algorithm are unravelled, along with important differential relations. Although its roots go back to the fourteen or fifteen century, robotics is a relatively new science, engineering discipline or industrial technology that is often misrepresented in the popular media. You will learn that the history of modern robotics can be traced back to 1495 when Leonardo da Vinci designed a mechanical device that looked like an armoured knight. Later, Czech playwright Karel Capec introduced the word ‘robot’ from the Czech word, ‘robota’, meaning ‘tedious labour’. Then move onto to study the basic laws that regulate robotics, such the Zeroth law, which says that a robot may not injure humanity or, through inaction, allow humanity to come to harm. Industrial robots (manipulators), fields and service robots (humanoids, medical robots and walking robots), and entertainment and educational robots are the three main categories that you will explore next.
A robot's joints and links will then be discussed in the course material. Learn how joints provide relative motion while links are rigid members between joints. There are various joint types, such as linear and rotary, and each joint provides a ‘degree of freedom’. You will see how many degrees of freedom most robots possess. Robot architecture is the combination and disposition of the different kinds of joints that configure the robot’s kinematical chain. As you progress through the course, you will be taught that the relative position and orientation of the axes of two successive joints can be specified by two link parameters, link length and link twist angle. You will also learn that you can represent the orientation in joint co-ordinates by the YPR (yaw, pitch and roll) convention. In rectangular or Cartesian co-ordinates, the same can be represented by a rotation matrix R, where the three columns of R correspond to the normal, sliding and approach vectors respectively. You will discover that in order to manipulate objects, it is required to control both the position and orientation of the tool/end effector in a three-dimensional space.
Finally, you will study robot path planning: such a problem is formulated in a tool-configuration space, and robot motion is controlled at the joint space. You will discover that one of the potential problems with solving for joint space velocity is the non-existence of inverse, and the Jacobian matrix may not be invertible for all the values. Find out at which points in joint space, Jacobian loses its rank and why there is a reduction in the number of independent rows and columns. As part of analysing the Jacobian matrix, you will study joint spaces singularities and learn that the interior singularity is potentially troublesome, as it is formed when two or more axes form a straight line. This course will be of great interest to industrialists who might use robots in their factories or who are investigating automation. Students of mechanical engineering, especially those specializing in robotics, will also find this course particularly interesting.

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Aims & Objectives of ISO/IEC 17025:2017

Accrediting to ISO/IEC 17025:2017

Main Sections of ISO/IEC 17025:2017

This module presents the fundamental aspects of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 along with its aims and objectives. The module also explains different forms of standardized verbs used throughout the standard. Moreover, you will also learn the benefits of accrediting to ISO/IEC 17025. Lastly, an overview of the section's standard is also given.

General and Structural Guidelines for Laboratories

Resource Requirements for Testing Laboratories

Contracts, Validation, Sampling & Handling

Technical Records, Uncertainty, Results Validity, & Reports

In this module, you will encounter the essential requirements given in clauses 4, 5, 6, and 7 of ISO/IEC 17025;2017. However, the explanation of Clause 7 is provided till sub-clause - 7.8. Through this module, you will learn about the general, structural, resource, and process requirements of ISO/IEC 17025:2017.

Information Management, Complaints & Nonconformities (NCs)

Management System Requirements

Taking Corrective Actions

In this module, you will see discussions on ISO/IEC 17025:2017 beginning from sub clause 7.9 that puts forward the complaint requirements put forth by the standard. Furthermore, it presents the standard's requirements regarding management systems. Moreover, it also contains necessary measures to be taken for corrective actions.

ISO/IEC 17025:2017 - Laboratory Management System- Course Assessment

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ISO/IEC 17025:2017 - Laboratory Management Systems

This short course is designed for individuals and laboratories looking forward to their standardisation. We explain management standards defined by the ‘ISO/IEC 17025 general requirements for testing and calibration laboratories competence’ devised by ISO. This comprehensive course explains all the basic and essential requirements of the standard. It also provides a simplified clause-by-clause explanation of its four main sections.

Fundamentals of Pest Control

Pest Identification and Assessment

Non-Chemical Pest Control Methods

Chemical Pest Control Methods

This module will teach you the fundamentals of pest control, types of pests and their impact, pest life cycles and behavior, factors influencing pest infestations, pest identification and assessment, non-chemical pest control methods, genetic control and sterile insect, chemical pest control methods, and integrated pest management (IPM) approach.

Monitoring and Prevention

Sustainable Pest Management

Urban and Structural Pest Control

Topics you will learn in this module include but are not limited to pest monitoring techniques, preventive measures and exclusion strategies, ecological impact of pesticides, selective pesticide use and resistance management, organic and biodynamic pest management, pest management in residential areas, and commercial and industrial pest control.

Pest Control and Management - Assessment

This free online course teaches you how to use chemical and non-chemical pest control techniques to manage infestations.

Pest Control and Management

Pests make environments unhygienic and are a major cause of diseases, some of which may be lethal and difficult or expensive to cure. Effective pest management and control are necessary to keep a living and working environment free from health hazards. This course provides the knowledge and skills required to establish and maintain a successful pest control management programme and describes various pests, their life cycles and their behaviour.

Foundations of Construction Safety Management

Safety Management for Hazardous Environments

High-risk Site Activities and Demolition Safety

This module covers risk identification and mitigation in construction work and how to evaluate and manage risk in compliance with CDM regulations. You'll also learn how behaviour affects safety on construction sites, including safety measures for scaffolding, excavation, demolition and more.

Course Assessment - Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)

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Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)

Construction workers are often vulnerable to injuries and hazards so ensuring safety is maintained consistently is crucial for both site managers and workers. This course covers the essential knowledge needed for maintaining safety on construction sites. You'll learn to identify and assess risks while adhering to UK industry regulations. In addition, we'll discuss safety measures to take during erecting scaffolding, excavations and demolitions.

Introduction to Hot Work

Classification of Hot Work Areas

Roles and Responsibilities

Hot Work Permit

Hot Work Risk Assessment

Essential Safety Precautions

This module will familiarize you with hot work processes, including their potential hazards and safety precautions. You'll learn how to assess the risks associated with hot work and determine appropriate control measures. You'll also understand the hot work permit system and the roles & responsibilities of those involved in the permitting process.

Hot Work Safety - Course Assessment

Learn how to manage the hazards associated with hot work processes in this free online health and safety course.

Hot Work Safety

This hot work safety training equips you with the essential knowledge to recognize and mitigate hot work hazards. You'll understand the hot work risk assessment process and hierarchy of controls for effectively reducing risks. The course explains the hot work permit system along with the roles and responsibilities of those involved in the permitting process. You'll also gain a clear understanding of hot work permitted and prohibited areas.

Introduction to Traffic Marshalling

Traffic Management

Temporary Traffic Control

Traffic Risk Assessment

Vehicle Signaling

Reversing Vehicles

Health and Safety

In this module, we will look at the fundamental objectives of traffic marshalling and the general duties of a traffic marshal. A traffic marshal's responsibilities when controlling traffic on a highway or construction areas shall be examined. Assessing risks along with health and safety concerns of traffic near construction areas will be assessed.

Construction Safety: Traffic Marshalling - Course assessment

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Construction Safety: Traffic Marshalling

This course takes an in-depth look at the role of traffic marshals on construction sites. Traffic management is important to maintaining health and safety as the presence of heavy machinery and large vehicles creates a need for the efficient direction of traffic. Traffic management in such a busy area faces hazards and safety risks, which we identify in this course. Sign up to train as a traffic marshal or bankman and add a skill to your CV.

Introduction to the AS Standards

Organization's Context and Leadership

QMS Planning and Support

This module introduces students to the AS standards for suppliers of the aviation industry. It explains the importance of regulations in the aerospace industry and navigates them through the journey of different AS standards. It also explains the requirements of Clauses 4, 5, 6, and 7 of this standard.

Organizational Operations

Operations and Evaluation

Organizational Improvement

This module explains the requirements of Clauses 8, 9, and 10 of AS9100D. These requirements are regarding organizational operations, evaluation, and continuous improvement of the organizational operations.

AS9100D Quality Management System (QMS) for Aerospace Industry - Course Assessment

Learn the requirements of AS9100D for the developers and suppliers of components for the aerospace & defense industries.

AS9100D Quality Management System (QMS) for Aerospace Industry

This course explains different clauses and their various requirements for the organizations that develop, design, or supply parts, components, and assemblies concerned with the aerospace and defense industries. After enrolling, the students will be able to navigate the differences between the different versions of the AS standards. Moreover, they will also get a simple and straightforward explanation of this standard's requirements.

Introduction to Hazardous Materials Handling - Learning Outcomes

Understanding Hazardous Materials

Legal and Regulatory Compliance

Importance of Hazard Communication

Risk Assessment and Management

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Hazardous Materials Handling

Introduction to Hazardous Materials Handling - Lesson Summary

In this module, participants will have a solid foundation in understanding hazardous materials, legal and regulatory compliance, hazard communication, risk assessment, and the proper use of personal protective equipment. This knowledge is essential for creating a safe and compliant working environment in industries dealing with hazardous materials.

Hazardous Materials Storage and Transportation - Learning Outcomes

Proper Storage Practices for Hazardous Materials

Managing Segregation and Compatibility of Hazardous Materials

Emergency Preparedness for Hazardous Materials Storage

Transportation Regulations

Handling Hazardous Materials in Transit

Emergency Response Planning

Case Studies and Lessons Learned

Hazardous Materials Storage and Transportation - Lessons Summary

This module covers storing hazardous materials, segregation and compatibility, and developing emergency response plans. Learn DOT regulations, proper labelling, packaging, and security measures for transportation, best practices for loading/unloading and case studies.

Advanced Hazardous Materials Handling Techniques - Learning Outcomes

Decontamination Procedures

Confined Space Entry Protocols

Managing Hazardous Waste

Best Practices for Chemical Spill Response

Continuous Improvement in Hazardous Materials Handling

Advanced Hazardous Materials Handling Techniques - Lesson Summary

This module covers decontamination techniques to ensure health, safety, and regulatory compliance. Learn to manage decontamination zones, handle confined space hazards, and apply physical, chemical, thermal, and radiological decontamination. Develop skills in PPE selection, emergency response planning, and environmental protection.

Hazardous Materials Handling Mastery - Course Assessment

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Hazardous Materials Safety Specialist

This course covers the classification, legal compliance, and risk assessment of hazardous materials. It delves into communication standards, PPE usage, and storage guidelines. Transportation regulations and emergency response planning are also covered. Advanced techniques include decontamination, confined space entry, hazardous waste management, chemical spill response, and continuous improvement through safety audits and case studies.