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K–12 Standards

Automation and Robotics 48.0500.20 (2022/23)

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EXAMINE THE IMPACT OF NEW TECHNOLOGIES ON AUTOMATION AND ROBOTICSAR1.0

  • 1.1

    Describe the principles, processes, and practices of AI (artificial intelligence), ML (machine learning), and RPA (robotic process automation)AR1.1

  • 1.2

    Discuss how the application of AI, MI, and RPA have changed existing business (i.e., enhanced efficiency, increased work performance, reduced human error, simplified interactions, speedier processes, improved customer experience, etc.)AR1.2

  • 1.3

    Give examples of how AI, ML, and RPA are used in services, manufacturing, agriculture, and healthcare [i.e., social media, virtual/personal assistant (Alexa and Siri), financial fraud detection, self-driving cars, medical diagnosis and prediction. etc.]AR1.3

  • 1.4

    Relate the Three Laws of Robotics (Asimov’s Laws) to future technology applicationsAR1.4

  • 1.5

    Discuss ethical challenges associated with AI, ML, and RPA (i.e., privacy, data inaccuracies, future loss of jobs, how machines affect human behavior and interaction, etc.)AR1.5

PERFORM ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC TASKSAR2.0

  • 2.1

    Measure and determine voltage, current, resistance, and power in AC and DC circuits (i.e., oscilloscope, volt/ohm, meter, etc.)AR2.1

  • 2.2

    Troubleshoot voltage, current, and power in AC and DC circuits (i.e., fuse, continuity, etc.)AR2.2

  • 2.3

    Identify and troubleshoot components and connectionsAR2.3

  • 2.4

    Read electrical drawings (i.e., simple starter circuits, PLC output, etc.)AR2.4

  • 2.5

    Explain the role of electronic device in automation and robotics (i.e., common problems, common scenarios, etc.)AR2.5

ANALYZE HYDRAULIC AND PNEUMATIC SYSTEMSAR3.0

  • 3.1

    Describe the relevance of material properties to robotics (e.g., inertia, velocity, mass, density, and strength)AR3.1

  • 3.2

    Examine the performance of hydraulic circuitsAR3.2

  • 3.3

    Examine the performance of pneumatic circuitsAR3.3

  • 3.4

    Troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic circuits (i.e., flow controls, valve functionality, pressure sensors, etc.)AR3.4

  • 3.5

    Describe the fundamentals of vacuum technologyAR3.5

ANALYZE PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLER (PLC) SYSTEMSAR4.0

  • 4.1

    Explain PLC functionality (i.e., relate schematics to PLC inputs/outputs, program flow, etc.)AR4.1

  • 4.2

    Interpret ladder logic and other commonly used industrial languagesAR4.2

  • 4.3

    Develop a flowchart that identifies and solves the automation problemAR4.3

  • 4.4

    Upload/download a logic program into a PLCAR4.4

  • 4.5

    Troubleshoot input/output modules (AC and DC)AR4.5

DESCRIBE THE OPERATION AND USE OF VARIOUS FORMS OR ELECTRICAL MOTORSAR5.0

  • 5.1

    Explain the “safety by design” concept to ensure operator and workspace safetyAR5.1

  • 5.2

    Explain the operation and use of DC motors in automation controlsAR5.2

  • 5.3

    Explain the operation and use of stepper motors in automation scenariosAR5.3

  • 5.4

    Explain the operation and primary use of AC motors in automation assembliesAR5.4

  • 5.5

    Explain the operation, use, and advantages of brushless motors in automation and roboticsAR5.5

  • 5.6

    Describe how servos are used in automation and robotics (e.g., robot arms, legs, and steering)AR5.6

PERFORM MECHANICAL SYSTEMS LINKAGES TASKSAR6.0

  • 6.1

    Explain gear reduction and install a belt or chain driveAR6.1

  • 6.2

    Explain gear ratio and install a gear trainAR6.2

  • 6.3

    Compute mechanical advantage of a belt or chain driveAR6.3

  • 6.4

    Compute mechanical advantage of a gear trainAR6.4

PERFORM DRAFTING TASKSAR7.0

  • 7.1

    Make freehand sketches (e.g., line weights, hidden lines, center lines, and dimensioning)AR7.1

  • 7.2

    Make CAD representations from freehand sketchesAR7.2

  • 7.3

    Determine shapes and sizes of surfaces from alternative views (e.g., orthographic, projection view, first angle projection, and third angle projection)AR7.3

  • 7.4

    Make CAD drawings using geometric construction techniquesAR7.4

  • 7.5

    Make dimensional CAD drawings (e.g., 2D and 3D)AR7.5

  • 7.6

    Explain basic knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancingAR7.6

  • 7.7

    Interpret electrical drawings and architectural plansAR7.7

 IDENTIFY INDUSTRIAL ROBOT TYPES AND THE TASKS THEY PERFORMAR8.0

  • 8.1

    Identify robot types and degrees of freedom (i.e., SCARA, articulated, cartesian, delta, etc.)AR8.1

  • 8.2

    Measure robotic performance against specified criteriaAR8.2

  • 8.3

    Interface a robot to real or simulated external equipmentAR8.3

  • 8.4

    Simulate a solutionAR8.4

EXAMINE DATA COMMUNICATION METHODOLOGIESAR9.0

  • 9.1

    Select data communication protocols and associated connectorsAR9.1

  • 9.2

    Identify tradeoffs among wired and wireless data communication protocolsAR9.2

  • 9.3

    Explain IOT (Internet of Things) and IIOT (Industrial Internet of Things)AR9.3

APPLY SENSOR SOLUTIONSAR10.0

  • 10.1

    Select sensors for use in a feedback control loopAR10.1

  • 10.2

    Construct and operate a system with a feedback control loopAR10.2

  • 10.3

    Calibrate sensorsAR10.3

  • 10.4

    Gather and statistically analyze performance data on a control loopAR10.4

  • 10.5

    Explain analog to digital and digital to analog convertersAR10.5

DESCRIBE COMMON MANUFACTURING PROCESSES IN AUTOMATIONAR11.0

  • 11.1

    Describe machining processes (i.e., traditional machining, CNC, etc.)AR11.1

  • 11.2

    Describe basic material properties used in manufacturing processes (i.e., aluminum, steel, titanium, etc.)AR11.2

  • 11.3

    Explain the impact of 3D printing on rapid prototypingAR11.3

  • 11.4

    Explain additive manufacturing versus subtractive manufacturingAR11.4

  • 11.5

    Describe basic fabrication principles (i.e., laser, sheet metal, welding, cutting, etc.)AR11.5

  • 11.6

    Describe material handling [i.e., conveyers, bowl feeders, AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle), etc.]AR11.6

DEVELOP ROBOTICS APPLICATION SYSTEMSAR12.0

  • 12.1

    Describe robotics operating systems [i.e., ROS (robot operation system), Linux, etc.]AR12.1

  • 12.2

    Identify a problem and develop a flowchart for software development (i.e., Boolean logic, ladder, etc.)AR12.2

  • 12.3

    Identify peripheral hardware required to complete the task (i.e., vision systems, 3D scanners, end-of-arm tools, force sensing, etc.)AR12.3

  • 12.4

    Develop or reuse software components (i.e., modular software design, etc.)AR12.4

  • 12.5

    Use software tools to develop a robotics applicationAR12.5

  • 12.6

    Use a simulation to develop and validate a design for a robotics problemAR12.6

  • 12.7

    Use a test-driven development approachAR12.7

  • 12.8

    Demonstrate a methodical approach to process developmentAR12.8

  • 12.9

    Describe integration technologies (i.e., CNC, AI, RPA, ML, etc.)AR12.9

  • 12.10

    Describe robotics project constraints (i.e., timeline, budget, environment, skill level, etc.)AR12.10

DEMONSTRATE SAFE AND PROPER USE OF ELECTRONIC AND OTHER LABORATORY EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALSAR13.0

  • 13.1

    Explain and apply proper ground requirementsAR13.1

  • 13.2

    Specify safety conditions when working with automation and robotics (e.g., arc flash, high voltage, pneumatics, hydraulics, and stored energy)AR13.2

  • 13.3

    Identify and properly use common electrical and electronics hand toolsAR13.3

  • 13.4

    Follow laboratory safety rules and proceduresAR13.4

  • 13.5

    Describe the concept of “fail safe” and how such components are integrated into robotic systemsAR13.5

  • 13.6

    Explain modern safety hardware and circuits (i.e., light curtains, safety fences, safety relays, etc.)AR13.6

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Grade 11, Grade 12, VOCATIONALTRAINING, and PROFESSIONALEDUCATION-DEVELOPMENT
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