Postgraduate Diploma in Bimanual Coordination and Synchronisation
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Bimanual Coordination and Synchronisation. 8 modules covering ISO 10218-1, ISO 10218-2 and ROS 2 with MoveIt 2. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in Bimanual Coordination and Synchronisation — studying from Ireland
Ireland's manufacturing and technology sectors create strong demand for robotics, automation and control engineering, particularly in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, food processing and electronics. Research centres and universities contribute work in autonomous systems, sensing and control theory, with links to industry through national research programmes. Engineers in this area design, integrate and commission robotic cells, programmable logic controllers and industrial automation systems. Safety requirements for machinery and robotic systems are overseen by national safety authorities and European machinery standards.
Fees for Ireland: €1,290 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Ireland
Typical roles
Questions from Ireland
Which Irish bodies relate to robotics and control engineering, and is this qualification recognised?
Robotics and control engineers in Ireland commonly pursue membership through Engineers Ireland, and the Science Foundation Ireland-funded research ecosystem supports the field. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by any national body, so recognition is decided by employers or the relevant body rather than conferred by the programme.
How do Irish employers in automation and robotics view private online training?
Employers in Ireland's technology and manufacturing automation sectors often value demonstrable project work and practical skills. A private online qualification can support your application, including through the final project, but its weight is at each employer's discretion. No particular role or career outcome is guaranteed.
Is the programme workable alongside a job, and what language is it taught in?
The programme is taught entirely in English and delivered 100% online, so you can study from anywhere in Ireland or abroad. Durations are 300, 800 or 1,900 hours depending on the course. Fees can be paid in instalments, employer sponsorship is possible, and an assigned technical tutor supports you throughout.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Model the kinematics and dynamics of dual-arm robotic systems.
Analyse internal forces when manipulating shared objects.
Design master-slave and symmetric coordination schemes.
Synchronise axes and manipulators using deterministic buses.
Plan bimanual movements under closed-chain constraints.
Implement industrial dual-arm assembly applications.
Validate the safety and performance of bimanual cells.
Who it's for
- Advanced robotics engineer looking to specialise in Bimanual Coordination and Synchronisation.
- Dual-arm robot programmer looking to specialise in Bimanual Coordination and Synchronisation.
- Motion control engineer looking to specialise in Bimanual Coordination and Synchronisation.
- Collaborative cell integrator looking to specialise in Bimanual Coordination and Synchronisation.
- Researcher in cooperative manipulation looking to specialise in Bimanual Coordination and Synchronisation.
- Robotics simulation engineer looking to specialise in Bimanual Coordination and Synchronisation.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter the automotive sector.
What you'll work with
- ISO 10218-1
- ISO 10218-2
- IEEE 1588
- IEC 61158
- ISO 13849-1
- IEC 60204-1
- ISO/TS 15066
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Configurations of dual-arm robots1.2Closed kinematic chains and constraints1.3Common workspace and dual manipulability1.4Relative and absolute Jacobian1.5Representation with dual quaternions1.6Redundancy and null-space motion1.7Singularities in dual configurations1.8URDF modelling of bimanual systems1.9Relative kinematic calibration between arms1.10Practice: kinematic model of a dual-arm robot
2.1Internal and external forces on the object2.2Grasp matrix and wrench decomposition2.3Load distribution between arms2.4Rigid versus deformable objects2.5Closed-chain dynamics with an object2.6Estimation of object inertial parameters2.7Friction at grasp contacts2.8Control of internal gripping forces2.9Manipulation of articulated objects with two hands2.10Laboratory: cooperative transport of a box
3.1Coordination with a master-slave scheme3.2Symmetric control of two arms3.3Cooperative task space (CTS)3.4Object impedance and multi-impedance3.5Hierarchical task prioritisation3.6Asymmetric role coordination3.7Relative pose control between end-effectors3.8Collision management between arms3.9Software architectures for coordination in ROS 23.10Workshop: implementation of CTS control in simulation
4.1Clock synchronisation and PTP IEEE 15884.2Coordinated trajectory interpolation4.3Time scaling and synchronised profiles4.4Delays and jitter in fieldbuses4.5Distributed synchronisation with EtherCAT4.6Electronically coupled axes (gearing and camming)4.7Synchronisation with moving conveyors4.8Measurement of phase offsets and tracking errors4.9Vision and motion synchronisation4.10Practice: synchronisation of two axes with an electronic cam
5.1Planning with closed-chain constraints5.2Sampling on constraint manifolds5.3RRT planners with projection5.4Trajectory optimisation with TrajOpt5.5Regrasping and handover between hands5.6Sequencing of bimanual tasks5.7Self-collision avoidance5.8Time-optimal motion with torque limits5.9Planning of simultaneous grasps on the object5.10Laboratory: planning with MoveIt for two arms
6.1Assembly of cabling and wire harnesses6.2Handling large and flexible parts6.3Folding textiles and sheets6.4Assembly of small electronic components6.5Industrial dual-arm humanoid robots6.6Bimanual programming by demonstration6.7Collaborative cells with operators6.8Productivity assessment against a single arm6.9Bimanual manipulation of deformable objects6.10Case study: assembly of a wire harness
7.1Synchronisation accuracy tests7.2Tests of admissible internal forces7.3Safety functions for multiple manipulators7.4Coordinated stops and stop categories7.5Trajectory validation on a digital twin7.6Task performance indicators7.7Robustness against single-arm failure7.8Technical system documentation7.9Factory acceptance tests of the cell7.10Case study: safety audit of a dual-arm cell
8.1Specification of dual-system requirements8.2Selection of the cooperative task8.3Kinematic and dynamic modelling8.4Design of the coordination scheme8.5Planning and synchronisation8.6Digital twin simulation8.7Tests and performance metrics8.8Analysis of results8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine the programme with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is ROS 2 with MoveIt 2, Gazebo, ABB RobotStudio, MATLAB Robotics System Toolbox, Beckhoff TwinCAT 3, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real cooperative handling procedures for bulky parts, dual-arm wire harness assembly and axis synchronisation on packaging machines. Assessment is continuous across each module, plus the final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Model the kinematics and dynamics of dual-arm robotic systems.
Analyse internal forces when manipulating shared objects.
Design master-slave and symmetric coordination schemes.
Synchronise axes and manipulators using deterministic buses.
Plan bimanual movements under closed-chain constraints.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. A university degree is not required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme’s software.
- Sufficient command of Spanish to follow technical standards documentation.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 800 hours, spread over 6 to 8 months. That averages between 10 and 15 hours a week, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with ROS 2 with MoveIt 2, Gazebo, ABB RobotStudio, MATLAB Robotics System Toolbox, Beckhoff TwinCAT 3. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor will indicate the open-source alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. This is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or diploma in the same area are credited towards the advanced programme. Please check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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