Industrial Robotics refers to the use of industrial robots in performing automated manufacturing tasks. It allows for outfitting and programming them to work in a wide variety of sectors to include assembly, handling, palletizing, finishing processes, welding to name a few.
Automation is a fast growing and innovative field of Engineering, spanning a number of industry sectors that value skills in problem solving, critical thinking and process optimisation coupled with high standards and a good work ethic.
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.
Problem solving
Communication skills
Producing documentation
IT Skills
Adaptability
Team working
Critical thinking
Programming
Design
Mechanical / Electrical assembly
Registrations are now open and close midnight 28th March 2024.
The entry stage of competition is a remote or online test sent after registrations closes.
Competitors will have between the 24th & 26th April to complete the task.
Live Qualifier starting from the 5th June 2024
The qualifiers will be held at:
*dependent on competitor entrants from the Northern Ireland region
To help finalists prepare ahead of the UK Final, we will provide relevant technical training and share mindset development techniques, to support them to remain focused on achieving success.
National finals will take place between the 18th-22nd November 2024 in Manchester (venues TBC).
Competitors who are age eligible and have achieved the benchmark score will be invited to opt into Squad UK during December 2024 for the WorldSkills 2026 Cycle, subject to the skill progressing to the international competition cycle.