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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

Workshop Goals

  • 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
  • Provide a platform for young talents to showcase their creativity and engineering capabilities
  • Build a strong academic and technical portfolio for university applications

Workshop Theme

The International Workshop on Robotics & Automation challenges participants to design and program a robotic gripper capable of completing assigned object-handling tasks. Each team will be required to:

  • Design and construct a robotic arm and gripper that can grasp various objects based on mission objectives.
  • Program the robot using microcontrollers to navigate autonomously or semi-autonomously toward the target objects.
  • Execute a sequence of tasks, including moving toward, identifying, and successfully gripping objects as specified.

The goal is to complete all assigned tasks as quickly and accurately as possible. Teams will be evaluated based on their robot's performance, including speed, task completion accuracy, and efficiency of design. The team that completes all tasks correctly in the shortest time will be declared the winner. This competition is designed to simulate real-world robotic applications, testing the participants' abilities in mechanical design, embedded programming, and strategic thinking.

Event Details

  • Participants: 15 selected teams, each consisting of 3 members (can be modified as appropriate)
  • Workshop session (half-day): Focused technical training on the microcontroller and its application in robotics, followed by guided development of robotic systems aligned with assigned missions.
  • Competition session (half-day): Teams will implement their knowledge and teamwork to build and program a robot to complete specific tasks in a time-limited challenge.
  • Participation certificate: All participants will receive an official certificate of attendance.
International Teams

Build global connections and friendships while developing intercultural communication skills.

Challenging Tasks

Tackle real engineering problems and compete in activities that spark creativity and innovation.

Showcase Talent

Present your work and skills to an international panel of judges and experts.

Ready to Join the Workshop?

Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your robotics skills and compete with international teams!

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Certificate

Receive official certificate of attendance

Expert Training

Learn from robotics experts

Competition

Compete for exciting prizes

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.