Industrial Automation

Industrial Automation

This Learning Object is part of the improvements to Spanish Master’s and Bachelor degrees in Agricultural and Industrial Engineering fields developed within AGRITECH EU project. New content and methodological approaches involve sustainability (e.g. warehouse, conceptual models, data analysis, labour productivity, LCA), automation (VR & AR) and application scenarios  (VR & AR, virtual and interactive tools)

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Module details

Overall, the Learning Object equips students with the essential skills to analyze, model, and design automated systems that enhance efficiency and productivity in industrial and agro‑industrial settings.


Proposer: University of Almeria (UAL)

Organization: Universidad de Almeria (UAL)

Duration: 60h

ECTS: 6

Tools required:
ControlXpert
Robostudio
Interactive tools, Matlab, virtual labs and VR lab

Shortcut access code: No

Year of pubblication: 2026

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Delivery methods: In Person

Teaching methods: Lectures

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Learning objectives
  • Introduce students to the new technologies related to automation and robotics used in the industrial sector
  • Specific control techniques that ensure the proper functioning of the various systems that make up an automated environment
  • General aspects of control and robotics and their applications in the industrial sector
     
  • Modelling and control of sequential processes

    Fundamentals of modelling and controlling sequential processes, focusing on how events, states, and logical transitions define the behavior of automated systems


    Description: This unit explores the principles used to represent, analyze, and control sequential processes in automated systems. It covers event‑driven behavior, state diagrams, sensors and actuators in discrete operations, and the logic needed to coordinate step‑by‑step industrial tasks. Students gain an understanding of how sequential models are applied to real systems to ensure safe, efficient, and consistent operation.
    Duration: 20h
    Teacher: Jorge Antonio Sánchez Molina
    Delivery method: In Person
    Teaching method: Lectures
    Required tools: ControlXpert

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  • Industrial robotics

    Fundamentals of industrial robotics, covering robot structure, key components, basic kinematics, and common industrial applications


    Description: This unit explores the essential principles of industrial robotics, including robot anatomy, actuators, sensors, and control systems. Students learn how robots are programmed, how they interact with their environment, and how they are used in manufacturing and agricultural processes. The unit emphasizes practical understanding of robot motion, safety, and typical automation workflows, offering a clear introduction to real‑world robotic applications.
    Duration: 30h
    Teacher: Jorge Antonio Sánchez Molina
    Delivery method: In Person
    Teaching method: Lectures
    Required tools: Robostudio

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  • Modelling and control of continuous processes

    This unit introduces the principles of modelling continuous‑time systems and understanding their dynamic behavior


    Description: This unit focuses on the analysis and control of continuous processes commonly found in industrial and agricultural systems. Students learn how to model system dynamics, interpret response characteristics, and apply control techniques such as feedback and PID regulation. The unit emphasizes practical understanding of how continuous systems behave, how they can be stabilized, and how controllers are tuned to achieve efficient and reliable operation.
    Duration: 10h
    Teacher: Manuel Berenguel Soria
    Delivery method: In Person
    Teaching method: Lectures
    Required tools: Interactive tools, Matlab, virtual labs and VR lab

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