Robotics & Automation Technology,

Robotics and Automation Technology Requirements:

Eligibility:

Open to active SkillsUSA members enrolled in programs with robotics, automation and/or manufacturing as the occupational objective.

Equipment and materials:

Necessary equipment:

1. Computer – Windows 10 only with full admin rights and an open Ethernet port.

2. Wire cutters/diagonals 3" to 6"

3. Screwdrivers (3" to 6" blade length)

a. Common set to include 1/8", 1/4" and 3/8" minimum

b. Phillips set to include No. 0, No. 1 and No. 2 minimum

4. Long nose/needle nose pliers 3" to 6"

5. Wire strippers

6. Safety glasses — clear lenses (two pairs)

7. Hookup wire, 20–24 AWG, red, black yellow, blue and green (other colors may be substituted), 150’ each color

8. Allen wrenches, set to include 5mm, 3mm and 7/64" minimum

9. Multimeter with leads

10. Pencils: two (sharpened)

11. 6" or 12" ruler

12. Watch with second hand or with digital counter, or stopwatch

13. Power screwdriver (with cross point and common bits) to mount components to platform

14. All competitors must create a one-page résumé and submit a hard copy to the technical committee chair at orientation. Failure to do so will result in a 10-point penalty.

Additional information:

1. Competitors must have the ability to set the Ethernet port to a static IP address for PLC programming.
2. Competitors must be familiar with the following equipment:
1. Intelitek ER-4u robot
2. Scorbase software
3. Conveyor 
4. Proximity sensors
5. Photo sensor
6. Limit switches
7. Siemens LOGO PLC