Robotics software simulation capabilities are expanding every day, becoming a key part of the integration process for robot integrator with the technical understanding to leverage this technology. Robot simulation software provides many advantages over traditional CAD systems and features much more functionality. The advantages of using simulation are huge such: proof of concept and proof of design, reduced integration costs, and shorter system delivery times. One of most and poplar and powerful simulation software is Visual Components software. Visual Components software is utilized to put application together for a real or physical robots without relying upon the genuine machine, subsequently decreasing expenses and time. For some situation, these applications can be moved onto the physical robot without adjustments. Integrating Visual Components simulation software for Robotic Programming courses has become essential for students in engineering and technology majors. In this paper, the software overview and capabilities will be discussed. The integration of visual component software with programming industrial robot course will be addressed. Furthermore, some of the labs will be introduced. Finally, the student’s survey results regarding incorporating visual components software with the programming industrial robots course will be presented.
Dr. Maged B.Mikhail, Assistant Professor, Mechatronics Engineering Technology Ph.D., Electrical Engineering,
Tennessee State University, Nashville, Tennessee, August 2013. Dissertation title: ”Development
of Integrated Decision Fusion Software System For Aircraft Structural Health Monitoring” M.S., Electrical
Engineering, Tennessee State University, Nashville, Tennessee, May 2009. Thesis title: ”Development
of Software System for Control and Coordination of Tasks among Mobile Robot and Robotic Arm.” B.S.,
Electrical Engineering University of El Mina Cairo, Egypt, May 2001.
Dr. Ali Alavizadeh is an Assistant Professor of Industrial Engineering Technology at Purdue University Northwest (Hammond, IN). Previously, he taught at Purdue University Fort Wayne (Fort Wayne, Indiana), The George Washington University (Washington, DC), and Morehead State University (Morehead, KY) in the areas of Industrial Engineering Technology, and Engineering Management and Systems Engineering. His industrial experiences include software engineering, systems engineering and analysis, and production optimization for private, governmental, and nongovernmental organizations. His research interests include complex systems modeling and simulation and their application in healthcare and aerospace.
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