Robotics

In Robotics - Computer Integrated Manufacturing (R-CIM), students use the 3D solid modeling skills developed in Introduction to Engineering Design to solve problems related to the manufacturing of parts. Students will explore questions such as: How are things made? What processes go into creating products? How do assembly lines work? How has automation changed the face of manufacturing? The course is built around several key manufacturing concepts: computer modeling, Computer Numerical Control (CNC) equipment, Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software, robotics and flexible manufacturing systems.   Using computer-controlled rapid prototyping equipment CNC machines, students will fabricate models of their 3-dimensional designs. They will also be introduced to the fundamentals of robotics through the programming of a robotic arm.  Automated manufacturing will be introduced by having the robot “talk” to the CNC machine through the use of handshaking programs. Students will have the option to apply for three (3) semester hours of college credit. While there are many opportunities for college credit, it is the recommendation of RHAM High School for our students to pursue their college credit for this course through Rochester Institute of Technology in collaboration with Project Lead the Way. Please understand that students have many options on where they would like to pursue their college credit from, and that RIT is just a recommendation from RHAM High School. In order to earn college credit each school has their own requirements.