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AUTOMATION AND ROBOTICS 48.0500.20

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PERFORM ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC TASKSAIT 1.0

  • 1.1

    Measure voltage, current, resistance, and power in AC and DC circuits using a volt/ohm meterAIT 1.1

  • 1.2

    Calculate voltage, current, resistance, and power in AC and DC circuitsAIT 1.2

  • 1.3

    Test voltage, current, and power in AC and DC circuits using an oscilloscopeAIT 1.3

  • 1.4

    Troubleshoot voltage, current, and power in AC and DC circuitsAIT 1.4

  • 1.5

    Troubleshoot components and connectionsAIT 1.5

PERFORM HYDRAULIC AND/OR PNEUMATIC TASKSAIT 2.0

  • 2.1

    Describe how material properties (e.g., mass, density, strength) have applicability to roboticsAIT 2.1

  • 2.2

    Install linear and rotary actuatorsAIT 2.2

  • 2.3

    Replace linear and rotary actuatorsAIT 2.3

  • 2.4

    Troubleshoot linear and rotary actuatorsAIT 2.4

PERFORM PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLER (PLC) TASKSAIT 3.0

  • 3.1

    Develop and implement ladder logic and relay circuitsAIT 3.1

  • 3.2

    Upload/download a logic program into a PLCAIT 3.2

  • 3.3

    Troubleshoot input/output modules (AC and DC)AIT 3.3

  • 3.4

    Troubleshoot PLC system operationsAIT 3.4

DESCRIBE THE OPERATION AND USE OF VARIOUS FORMS OF ELECTRICAL MOTORS IN ROBOTIC ASSEMBLIESAIT 4.0

  • 4.1

    Explain the “safety by design” concept to ensure operator and workspace safetyAIT 4.1

  • 4.2

    Explain the operation and use of DC motors in robotic controlsAIT 4.2

  • 4.3

    Explain the operation and use of stepper motors to control or limit movement of a robotic assemblyAIT 4.3

  • 4.4

    Explain the operation and primary use of AC motors in robotic assembliesAIT 4.4

  • 4.5

    Explain the operation, use, and advantages of brushless motors used in roboticsAIT 4.5

  • 4.6

    Describe how servos are used in robotics (e.g., robot arms, legs, steering)AIT 4.6

PERFORM MECHANICAL LINKAGES SYSTEM TASKSAIT 5.0

  • 5.1

    Explain gear reduction and install a belt or chain driveAIT 5.1

  • 5.2

    Explain gear ratio and install a gear trainAIT 5.2

  • 5.3

    Compute mechanical advantage of a belt or chain driveAIT 5.3

  • 5.4

    Compute mechanical advantage of a gear trainAIT 5.4

PERFORM DRAFTING TASKSAIT 6.0

  • 6.1

    Make freehand sketches (e.g., line weights, hidden lines, center lines, dimensioning)AIT 6.1

  • 6.2

    Make CAD representations from freehand sketcherAIT 6.2

  • 6.3

    Determine shapes and sizes of surfaces from alternative views (e.g., orthographic projection view, first angle projection, third angle projection)AIT 6.3

  • 6.4

    Make CAD drawings involving geometric construction techniquesAIT 6.4

  • 6.5

    Make dimensional CAD drawingsAIT 6.5

PERFORM INDUSTRIAL ROBOTIC TASKSAIT 7.0

  • 7.1

    Measure robotic performance against specified criteriaAIT 7.1

  • 7.2

    Interface a robot to real or simulated external equipmentAIT 7.2

  • 7.3

    Identify a robot’s degrees of freedomAIT 7.3

PERFORM CNC TASKSAIT 8.0

  • 8.1

    Perform system diagnostic tests on CNC equipmentAIT 8.1

  • 8.2

    Download CNC programs from a personal computer to a CNC systemAIT 8.2

  • 8.3

    Troubleshoot CNC equipmentAIT 8.3

  • 8.4

    Configure software on a personal computer for CNC interfacingAIT 8.4

  • 8.5

    Explain the impact of 3D printing on rapid prototypingAIT 8.5

  • 8.6

    Explain additive manufacturing versus subtractive manufacturingAIT 8.6

DEMONSTRATE AN UNDERSTANDING DATA COMMUNICATIONS METHODOLOGIESAIT 9.0

  • 9.1

    Select data communication protocols and associated connectorsAIT 9.1

  • 9.2

    Identify tradeoffs among wired and wireless data communication protocolsAIT 9.2

PERFORM SENSOR AND CONTROL SYSTEMS TASKSAIT 10.0

  • 10.1

    Select actuators and sensors for use in a feedback control loopAIT 10.1

  • 10.2

    Construct and operate a system with a feedback control loopAIT 10.2

  • 10.3

    Calibrate sensors and actuatorsAIT 10.3

  • 10.4

    Gather and statistically analyze performance data on a control loopAIT 10.4

  • 10.5

    Explain analog to digital and digital to analog convertersAIT 10.5

DEVELOP ROBOTICS SOFTWAREAIT 11.0

  • 11.1

    Develop a flowchart for software developmentAIT 11.1

  • 11.2

    Select a programming language for a robotics applicationAIT 11.2

  • 11.3

    Develop or discover reusable software componentsAIT 11.3

  • 11.4

    Use software components to develop a robotics applicationAIT 11.4

  • 11.5

    Functionally decompose a problem and identify reusable componentsAIT 11.5

  • 11.6

    Describe the use of Boolean logic to analyze a problemAIT 11.6

APPLY THE ENGINEERING DESIGN PROCESS TO ROBOTICS DEVELOPMENTAIT 12.0

  • 12.1

    Analyze requirements for a robotics problemAIT 12.1

  • 12.2

    Design a solution for a robotics problemAIT 12.2

  • 12.3

    Design a flowchart/process map as related to input and output of the design processAIT 12.3

  • 12.4

    Use a simulation to develop and validate a design for a robotics problemAIT 12.4

  • 12.5

    Use a test driven development approachAIT 12.5

  • 12.6

    Demonstrate a methodical approach to process developmentAIT 12.6

EXAMINE THE ETHICAL IMPACT OF ROBOTICSAIT 13.0

  • 13.1

    Identify Isaac Asimov’s three laws of roboticsAIT 13.1

  • 13.2

    Investigate the societal impact of automation and robotics AIT 13.2

  • 13.3

    Investigate the impact of alternative use in roboticsAIT 13.3

DEMONSTRATE SAFE AND PROPER USE OF ELECTRONIC AND OTHER LABORATORY EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALSAIT 14.0

  • 14.1

    Explain and apply proper ground requirementsAIT 14.1

  • 14.2

    Specify safety conditions when working with automation and roboticsAIT 14.2

  • 14.3

    Identify and use common electrical and electronics hand toolsAIT 14.3

  • 14.4

    Follow laboratory safety rules and proceduresAIT 14.4

  • 14.5

    Describe the concept of “fail safe” and how such components are integrated into robotic systemsAIT 14.5

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What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 12, Grade 11, and VOCATIONALTRAINING
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