Abstract:

The paper presents both a theoretical and practical approach on the development of a web platform for remote control and monitoring via Internet of a robotic manufacturing system. The Virtual platform was developed for introducing advanced teaching technologies by implementing emerging Industry 4.0 strategies, web services and Cyber-Physical System concepts. For educational purposes, the web platform is supported by a Digital Twin developed in ABB’s RobotStudio environment that emulates the virtual controller of an Industrial Robot in a manufacturing cell for offline programming practices and simulation training. The main goal of the web platform is to allow students an authorized control and real-time monitoring of the robotic process, to ensure an alert system for sending email notifications, to collect and display the status of the product manufacturing volume, as well as the necessary information about energy consumption and thermal behavior of the robot drives. The platform also enables students to take data-driven decisions and perform advanced classroom application.

Keywords:

e-learning, virtual platform, robot, Internet of Things, web services, offline-programming, simulation training, 3D applications, digital skills.