Course Overview
Domain
Engineering
Health and Social Sciences
Format
Short Course
Duration
2 days
Fee Subsidy
Up to 90% SF Funding
The first robot in the medical field emerged in the 1980s, providing surgical assistance through robotic manipulation technology. Since then, both hardware and software robotic technologies have advanced significantly, being utilised not only within operating rooms but also in clinical settings.
This advancement aids healthcare workers by simplifying tasks and enhancing patient care through smoother workflows. Robotic technologies are also employed within research laboratories to automate manual, repetitive, and high-volume tasks, thereby liberating the human workforce to concentrate on more strategic responsibilities and expediting discoveries.
This course aims to equip you with fundamental knowledge of robotics, encompassing both hardware and software aspects. This includes the evolution and future trends of robotics, understanding robot anatomy and performance characteristics, as well as basic concepts in robotic process automation. These foundational principles will play a crucial role in selecting the appropriate robots for specific tasks within healthcare settings.
Additionally, you will be introduced to basic problem-solving methodologies, including identifying inefficiencies, conducting root cause analysis, and creating project charters. These methodologies are fundamental to initiating the implementation of robotic solutions. Throughout the course, hands-on activities will be integrated to provide you with experiential learning opportunities, enhancing your understanding and appreciation of the content covered.
Who Should Attend
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Managers, technology leads, procurement officers, and other healthcare professionals who would be directly engaging with robotic automation/robotic process automation solutions in their line of work
What You Will Learn
Evolution, Applications, and Future Trends of Robotics
- Explore the evolution of robots from a historical perspective, including the various types of robots developed for different types of applications, both in industrial and non-industrial settings
- Discover the upcoming trends in the current fourth industrial revolution with a focus on the healthcare setting
Anatomy of a Robot
- Explore the basic components that make up a robotic system, the purpose of each component, and how all these components combined to make a robotic system that can carry out the intended tasks
Performance Characteristics of a Robot
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Explore the possible arrangement of links and joints that will result in robots with different characteristics, as well as the identification of a particular configuration of a robot and its associated performance parameters
Basic Concepts and Applications of Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
- Gain an understanding of the basic concept of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and also explore the common use cases
Creating a RPA Solution
- Gain an appreciation of the design and development methodologies of RPA by learning to use UiPath, a popular RPA software, to create a simple RPA solution
Problem-Solving
- Identify typical inefficiencies and conduct root cause analysis, which will aid in crafting accurate project charters and ultimately arriving at a solution that will truly add value
Selection of the Right Robot for the Right Job in Healthcare
- Acquire the knowledge to select the right robot for the right task based on the robot's characteristics and the task requirements in healthcare settings
Teaching Team
Mustafa Shabbir Kurbanhusen
Associate Professor/Deputy Dir, ARO, Engineering, Singapore Institute of Technology
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Chan Nai Tiong
Senior Professional Officer, Singapore Institute of Technology
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Schedule
| Course Run | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|
| November 2023 Run |
21 - 22 November 2023 |
9:00 am - 6:00 pm |
Certificate and Assessment
A Certificate of Participation will be issued to participants who:
- Attend 75% of the course
- Undertake and pass non-credit bearing assessment during the course
Fee Structure
The full fee for this course is S$2,180.00.
| Category | After SF Funding |
|---|---|
| Singapore Citizen (Below 40) | S$654.00 |
| Singapore Citizen (40 & Above) | S$254.00 |
| Singapore PR / LTVP+ Holder | S$654.00 |
| Non-Singapore Citizen | S$2,180.00 (No Funding) |
Note: All fees above include GST. GST applies to individuals and Singapore-registered companies.
Course Runs
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do I need any coding skills for this course?
No programming skills are required for this course.
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Do I need any prior engineering knowledge or exposure to robotics?
This course is suitable for healthcare professionals with no robotics background. No prior knowledge or exposure to robotics are required to attend this course.
