Industrial Robotics Competition

Overview

Professions in Industrial Robotics include automation based technicians, maintenance engineers or installation engineers. They install, test, programme or maintain robotic installations, reduce cycle times and the elimination of waste movement.

The competition has been designed to accommodate a range of participants with little to no knowledge of robotic systems, to robotics engineers. Stretch and challenge tasks have been incorporated to maximise a range of skills necessary to operate in a range of robotic engineering environments. Participants will be asked to complete tasks using FANUC’s virtual simulation software to create a work cell and design some of the components in the Passive stage along with the opportunity to take part in practical hands-on set-up and programming in the qualifier round.

Successful participants will then be invited to take part in the National Finals working with the FANUC education cell to complete a simulated manufacturing process.

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The skills you need to demonstrate

Problem solving
Team working
Communication skills
Critical thinking
IT Skills
Programming
Adaptability
Design skills

Entry criteria

This is a team activity (teams of two).
There is no limit to the number of teams permitted to enter this competition per organisation.
Competitors must have access to I.T. equipment capable of running FANUC Roboguide.
Must be available for the final stage of the competition at the National Finals in November 2022
Be within a year of completion of a relevant Level 3 Apprenticeship and /or hold qualifications in an Engineering based subject to a minimum of a Level 3 or equivalent. Additionally, applicants must not have been employed within the industry of the chosen skill for more than three years prior to registration, not including the period of an apprenticeship.

How it works

1. Register

Our competitions are open to all so please register between 28 February – 1 April 2022

2. Passive stage

The first stage of competition is a remote or online test (where applicable)

3. National Qualifiers

Competitors take part in competitions in venues across the UK or online

4. Announcement of finalists

Scores are quality assured and Finalists are announced

5. Training and development

Competitors prepare and practise in readiness for the National Finals

6. National Finals

The Finalists come together to compete in the National Finals

7. Squad UK

Competitors who are age eligible and have achieved the benchmark score will be invited to opt into Squad UK during December 2022 for the WorldSkills Lyon 2024 cycle