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International Workshop on Robotics & Automation

The International Workshop on Robotics & Automation is designed to promote innovation, collaboration, and hands-on experience in the field of robotics among students. This event aims to bring together bright minds from diverse cultural and academic backgrounds to explore the challenges and possibilities of modern robotics through both educational and competitive activities.

The workshop encourages international collaboration by fostering teamwork among participants from various countries, helping them to build global connections and intercultural communication skills. In addition, this workshop provides a valuable opportunity for students to build a strong academic and technical portfolio that can be used to enhance university applications.

This workshop aims to encourage teamwork and problem-solving through real-world engineering tasks, cultivate international collaboration and cultural exchange among participants, stimulate interest and innovation in the field of robotics through friendly competition, and provide a platform for young talents to showcase their creativity and engineering capabilities.

Schedule for Workshop and Robotics & Automation Competition

4th Fl. Building 99, KMUTNB Techno Park

Day 1 - Online Pre-Competition Workshop

7 February 2025 | Google Meet Application

08.30
ONLINE ROOM OPEN

Participants join the virtual meeting room via Google Meet

09.00
OPENING REMARKS

By the Director of KMUTNB Techno Park / Representative

09.10
RULES & SCORING CRITERIA BRIEFING

Competition guidelines and evaluation criteria

09.40
ROBOT CONSTRUCTION (PART 1)

Design Principles, Robot Assembly/Mechanical Tuning

10.20
BREAK

Short break

10.30
ROBOT CONSTRUCTION (PART 2)

Design Principles, Robot Assembly/Gripper

12.00
LUNCH BREAK

Lunch break

13.00
SYSTEM AND SOFTWARE PREPARATION (PART 1)

Installation Demo, Microcontroller Connection, I/O Testing

14.25
BREAK

Short break

14.40
SYSTEM AND SOFTWARE PREPARATION (PART 2)

Programming for Robot Interface

15.00
Q/A & CONCLUSION

Questions, answers and workshop conclusion

Day 2 - Competition Day

18 February 2025 | 4th Fl. Building 99, KMUTNB Techno Park

08.00
REGISTRATION

Team registration

08.30
OPENING REMARKS

By the Director of KMUTNB Techno Park / Representative

08.45
INTRODUCTION & RULES BRIEFING

Competition guidelines and evaluation criteria

09.00
TECHNICAL TRAINING (PART 1)

Microcontroller Basics, Basic Robot Control Systems, Usage Examples

10.30
BREAK

15 Minutes Break

10.45
TECHNICAL TRAINING (PART 2)

Gripper Design, Motion Control Programming, Competition Mission Briefing

12.00
LUNCH BREAK

Lunch break

13.00
PRE-COMPETITION PREPARATION

Robot Setup, System Check, and Mission Rehearsal

13.30
COMPETITION BEGINS

• Team Performance Showcase
• Mission Execution (Object Grabbing and Moving as Specified)
• Evaluation based on Speed, Accuracy, and Efficiency

15.30
BREAK

30 Minutes Break

16.00
RESULT ANNOUNCEMENT & AWARD PRESENTATION

Group Photo

16.30
CLOSING CEREMONY

Closing remarks

Rules for the “KM STEM Robotics” Competition

Episode: “Smart City”

A “Smart City” refers to the application of digital technology, or information and communication technology, to improve the quality of life for its residents, provide community services, reduce costs, and efficiently decrease consumption.

A “Smart City” uses information technology to monitor, analyze, and integrate data to intelligently respond to the various needs of its citizens. This includes daily life, environmental protection, public safety, city services, and industrial operations, using advanced information technology to intelligently manage and administer the city. The goal is to create a better quality of life for its citizens, foster unity, and ensure the city's sustainability.

A “Smart City” is relevant to the modern era by integrating technology into the lives of its citizens, whether in transportation, energy use, or infrastructure, making the city a convenient and fulfilling dream city. The concept of a Smart City emerged alongside the rapid development of the Internet of Things (IoT), which forms the basis for connecting devices and objects around us to the internet communication network, as well as intelligent urban planning to support a comfortable lifestyle.


Rules

1. Team members and responsibilities

A team must consist of 3 members.

  • First member will deploy the automatic robot (AUTO robot) to complete tasks.
  • Second member will operate the manually-controlled robot (MN robot) to complete tasks.
  • The third member will provide assistance to the second member, such as troubleshooting and fixing program and robot problems. Second and third members switch roles every 1:30 minutes.

2. Competition field

  • The field measures 120 cm x 240 cm, with a tolerance of +/- 5 cm.
  • A Smart City field has the following components:
  1. Smart Mobility
  2. Smart Community
  3. Smart Environment
  4. Smart Building
  1. Smart Energy
  2. Smart Education
  3. Smart Medicine

Examples of competition fields

Competition Field

3. Robot Tasks

3.1 Manually-controlled Robot (MN robot) : A robot for collecting energy bars

The MN robot is placed at STATION and begins operation from this point.

The MN robot's tasks are to pick up energy bars from the Energy Storage and distribute them according to city locations where energy is needed. Energy bar from green, yellow, and red stars must be placed at usage points A, B, and C, respectively. (The order of placement can be changed, but green must go to A, yellow to B, and red to C).

3.2 Automatic Robot (AUTO robot) : A robot for automatically transporting energy bars

The AUTO robot is placed at the START point and ends the operation at the END point.

The AUTO robot can start when the MN robot has successfully picked up an energy bar from the Energy Storage.

The AUTO robot's tasks are to pick up energy bars from point A and place them at charging point 1, from point B to charging point 2, and from point C to charging point 3, without any specific order. If an energy bar falls over at the charging point, a score is still awarded, and a team member is allowed to reposition it (but must request a permission from the field referee).

3.3 The MN robot resumes operation

The MN robot resumes operation, when an energy bar is placed at a charging point. It moves the energy bar from that charging points 1, 2, or 3 to green, yellow, or red stars, respectively, and then return to the STATION.

4. Scores

4.1 Energy Bar Items
  • +5 4.1.1 Successfully picking up an energy bar and exiting the area earns 5 points.
  • +5 4.1.2 Placing an energy bar at points A, B, and C earns 5 points. If the bar falls over inside the area, a member can raise a hand to request a permission to pick it upright.
  • +10 4.1.3 Collecting a used energy bar and placing at points 1, 2, or 3 to recharge the energy, using the AUTO robot, earns 10 points per point.
  • +8 4.1.4 After recharging, moving an energy bar to the energy storage earns 8 points.
4.2 Robots
  • +10 4.2.1 The MN robot successfully leaves the STATION will earn 10 points.
  • +10 4.2.2 The AUTO robot successfully returns to the START point will earn 10 points.
  • +10 4.2.3 The MN robot successfully returns to the STATION will earn 10 points.
  • +10 4.2.4 The AUTO robot returning to the END point will earn 10 points.
4.3 Bonus Points
  • +5 for First Blood 5 points will be awarded to the team that is the first to place the energy bars at positions A, B, or C.

5. Restrictions

  • 5.1 Competitors are prohibited from touching or handling either of the two robots without the referee's permission. Any violation will result in a forced retirement.
  • 5.2 Neither robot is allowed to leave the field. Any robot leaving the field will result in a forced retirement.

6. Retirement

  • 6.1 Upon retirement, any action can be taken with the robot, but the robot must return to its starting point.
  • 6.2 In the case of the AUTO robot, it must return to the START point and can either resume the task where it was left off before retirement or restart from the beginning. The energy bar that received scoring is allowed to be removed and placed at its original position, to avoid obstruction of the AUTO robot's path.
  • 6.1.2 In the case of the MN robot, it must return to the STATION and can either resume the task where it was left off before retirement or restart from the beginning.

Announcement of the list of eligible participants

Result Page 1 Result Page 2 Result Page 3

Sponsorship Opportunities

Join us as a sponsor and showcase your commitment to advancing robotics, automation, and manufacturing technologies. Your support will help us create an exceptional conference experience while providing your organization with valuable exposure to industry leaders, researchers, and innovators.

Choose from our carefully designed sponsorship tiers, each offering unique benefits and opportunities to connect with our distinguished audience of professionals and academics.

Sponsorship Tier Contribution (THB) Key Benefits
Super Platinum
฿50,000
  • Commemorative sponsor recognition plaque
  • Premium booth placement
  • Keynote speaker opportunity
  • Full-page advertisement in proceedings
  • Logo on all conference materials
Platinum
฿25,000
  • Premium booth placement
  • Keynote speaker opportunity
  • Full-page advertisement in proceedings
  • Logo on all conference materials
Diamond
฿15,000
  • Prominent booth location
  • Session sponsorship
  • Half-page advertisement
  • Logo on website and materials
Gold
฿10,000
  • Standard booth space
  • Quarter-page advertisement
  • Logo on website
  • Recognition in opening ceremony
Silver
฿5,000
  • Basic booth space
  • Logo on website
  • Recognition in program
  • Social media mention

This workshop is not only a learning platform but also a celebration of creativity and engineering spirit in robotics. By combining education and competition, it offers a well-rounded experience that helps develop both technical competencies and interpersonal skills necessary for future engineers and innovators.