24-month Festo Didactic warranty → www.festo-didactic.com 140 141 Focus and trending topics I4.0 > Industrial robotics Robotics for training and research Robotics learning solutions Industry needs knowledgeable, skilled robotics engineers, technicians, and operators. To enable trainers to successfully integrate robotics into programs and lab facilities, Festo Didactic offers holistic approaches to integrate industrial stationary, mobile and service robots into your learning environment. Hardware equipment is supported by multimedia and paper-based training tools, creating a blended learning environment. Integration into manufacturing systems Robots can be integrated into cyberphysical systems and the modular production system MPS for customized set-ups and complete coverage of automation. The robot stations and modules can also be tailored to specific requirements. Flexibility and expandability Mobile robots from Festo Didactic are based on an open source concept. Users have full access to the entire source code for the implementation of robot applications with common programming languages and systems. In addition, state-of-the-art functions ensure the greatest possible system expandability and compatibility. An important role for Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 changes the world of production by merging modern information and communication technologies with classic industrial processes, making them more flexible and efficient. Robotics is an important topic for this new industrial model. Technology developments in this field open the door to new applications and configurations, as well as human- robot interactions. This is why robots are an integral part of the Industry 4.0 learning solutions offered by Festo Didactic. Focus and trending topics I4.0 > Industrial robotics Robotino 4 in the classroom Our autonomous mobile platform is open to common programming languages and can be combined with a variety of external devices and media. This flexibility makes Robotino 4 an ideal learning system for mobile robotics in the vocational training of mechatronics technicians and computer scientists. Robotino 4 ensures straightforward entry into mobile robotics as well as integration into advanced learning systems in the smart factory environment. Virtual training CIROS offers professional robotics training in a virtual environment. Students can simulate a wide range of applications in industrial robotics. Ready-made simulation models provide users with a safe, hands-on environment for learning the basics or more advanced subjects. The software can also be connected to real robot controllers for practical selected training. RoboCup develops agent-based automated guided vehicles (AGV) to help leverage the benefits of Industry 4.0 compliant factories. Research projects Festo is proud of its cooperation with the scientific community. Our solutions and expertise help researchers to push boundaries by developing alongside or deploying ready-made technology. A key component of industrial automation The number of robot installations is rapidly increasing all around the world, driven by greater demands for industrial productivity and efficiency. The majority of manufacturers has already integrated robotics technology, to different degrees, in their operations. Robotics is now a key component of automation and a competitive advantage for companies. Today, robotics is paving the way for new technologies and capabilities, creating job opportunities and posing important challenges for the workforce.
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