Let's start off with one of the most obvious reasons - students love it! The engaging and hands-on experience of building a robot easily lends itself to STEM learning. By solving complex problems, designing, and fixing robots, students also build confidence and a wide-ranging resume of skills that prepare them for successful futures. Working through the process of building a robot to complete a task nurtures a true understanding of the real-world applications of technology. This is exhilarating! Imagine having fun and, at the same time, building a wide variety of skills. This is a definite win-win scenario! Teaching mobile robotics can build a variety of crucial skills for success. Before we get technical, let's discuss the crucial soft skills involved. These skills include collaboration, communication, adaptability, leadership, conflict resolution, and problem-solving. While building an understanding of robotics, students are also developing and strengthening their skills in reading, comprehension, mathematics, and programming. They learn how to think both critically and computationally. This is also an impactful method for introducing developing technology, mechanical and electronic development, sensor, and drive technology. Through the process, your students will develop analytical reasoning skills and technical expertise.
About Studica Robotics
Ladies and gentlemen, there is only one month until registration opens for the upcoming WorldSkills Lyon 2024 Mobile Robotics Competition. The competition will be held in Lyon, France in September of 2024. This is an amazing opportunity for students to compete on a global level and build key skills. This article will explore how robots are increasingly used in the agriculture industry where there aare possibly thousands of applications.
Autonomous mobile robots (AMR) can be of great benefit to agriculture. Fruit and vegetable farms face a variety of challenges. Robots can be used to increase productivity and profitability. Consider some of the repetitive menial tasks that are very demanding for human workers, robots can perform many of these tasks quickly and accurately. This reduces the time needed to complete key jobs and helps reduce labor costs. Workers can then focus more attention on the elements that require a human touch. Robots can be used to plant seeds, harvest, and package produce.
Data monitoring is another essential task robots can be beneficial for. Sensors can be used to gather important data. They can measure temperature, PH levels in the soil, and other key factors. This data can be used to inform the decision-making process on a variety of topics including water management, crop nutrition & fertilization, pest management, seed & planting materials, and other crop management strategies. Robots can assist in revolutionizing the farming industry.
All teams that register to compete in the upcoming Lyon 2024 Mobile Robotics Competition will be supplied with the official competition kit at no charge. Studica is the exclusive official supplier of the WorldSkills Lyon 2024 Mobile Robotics Collection. Our Studica Robotics team carefully monitors each competition. We take note of how our products are performing and look for ways to improve. We also identify any new robot parts and technologies that can benefit teams. Our goal is to evolve year after year so competitors have the best possible materials to build with.
This year, we have some exciting new additions to the collection:
Robots continue to be utilized more often in our daily lives. Therefore, robotics education continues to gain importance. At Studica, our primary focus is mobile robotics. Mobile robots are simply robots that are capable of motion. You may have heard them called AMR (autonomous mobile robots), autonomous intelligent robots, or intelligent robots. They rely on motors, sensors, and controllers. These robots typically have legs, tracks, or wheels to make locomotion possible. 
We know that mobile robotics is a great fit for education. Students are excited and motivated by hands-on learning. Students learn about programming, robotics, and develop an understanding of what technology is capable of in the real world. Developing other crucial skills is part of the process. From computational thinking, problem-solving, to collaboration and teamwork - robotics education is a powerful approach to STEM learning. To remain competitive in a world of ever-changing technology and evolve world technology, we need competent workers who possess the competency to do so. This is why Studica is so enthusiastic about expanding mobile robotics education. As a Global Partner and the official exclusive product supplier of the WorldSkills Lyon 2024 Mobile Robotics Competition, we are able to constantly observe the needs of competitors and evolving the Studica Robotics Building System to best serve this market. 
Teaching robotics is an excellent addition to STEM curriculum for physics, math, and computer science. With the VMX Robotics Controller, you can teach students how to program in a variety of different languages including C++, ROS, and Python. You will find everything you need to get your students building their own robot with Studica Robotics. Our building system is dependable and affordable. We offer everything your students need to Build Better Robots®. Motion components, structure components, hardware, electronics, robot parts, and a variety of robotics kits are available. Our components work easily together so you do not need to be concerned with needing a machine shop or other special equipment. In fact, our hole pattern is compatible with most existing FTC and FRC build systems giving you the opportunity to combine electronics and structure.
If you are just beginning to teach robotics, Studica offers a variety of options. Our FTC Starter Kit includes over 1,250 parts and contains a large array of building elements that enables teams to create a functional robot year after year. Our Classroom Robotics Kit includes our powerful VMX Robotics Controller and Titan Quad Motor Controller. You will also get a variety of structure and motion components, servos, high-resolution encoders, a charger, battery pack, tools, training materials, 3D CAD files and a storage bin. If you are interested in bringing Studica Robotics to your school, please contact Studica today.
Leveraging robotics in education is a powerful tool for teaching STE(A)M concepts and preparing students with invaluable skills. Mobile robotics is increasingly important in the world we live in. In this article, we talk briefly about mobile robots and their importance for education. We will also share some solutions and resources you can use to bring robotics to your classroom.
To begin, a simple definition of a mobile robot is "an automatic machine capable of locomotion"*. Mobile robots can be autonomous or guided, but they differentiate themselves with their ability to move in comparison to other robots that are predominantly stationary, like those used in industrial settings. Intelligent robots, autonomous intelligent robots, and AMR (autonomous mobile robots) are other terms that refer to mobile robots. These robots rely on sensors, motors, and controllers. To make movement possible they typically have wheels, tracks, or legs.
One huge advantage of teaching mobile robotics is simply that students love it. This hands-on approach to STEM learning is engaging and provides an understanding of the real-world applications of technology. Students build confidence and knowledge by solving complex problems, creating and fixing robots, working as a team, and using computers and tools. The skills they develop prepare them for successful futures. These students develop an understanding of robotics and programming. Other crucial skills they build include teamwork, critical thinking, problem-solving, resilience, technical expertise, computational thinking, and analytical reasoning. All these key skills will serve them well in the job market.
If world technology is to evolve, we need people who possess the skills to do so. It is a way to stay competitive in a world of ever-advancing technology. This is crucial not only for students but also for the grander world industry and economy. A workforce that is adaptable and skilled is needed to meet the needs of rapidly advancing technology. This massively growing area impacts a variety of industries. Yes, you would expect the manufacturing industry to use mobile robots, but did you know they are heavily in healthcare aerospace, mining, security, distribution, space & ocean exploration, and agriculture? Mobile robotics can provide increased safety, improve efficiencies, create cost savings, and improve quality control. All invaluable things for a competitive workforce and strong economic growth.
Using the Studica platform, you can make a more professional, intelligent, and adaptable robot. Studica Robotics is a complete building system that provides structural, electrical, and motion components. Perfect for teaching robotics and programming, this powerful building system can also be used for research and teaching autonomous mobile robotics (AMR), self-driving technology, and automation. Choose only the robot parts you need or select a robotics kit (such as the popular Classroom Robotics Kit or FTC Starter Kit) that includes our most popular selection of parts.
Classroom Robotics Kit
This Classroom Robotics Kit includes a variety of parts that your students can use to create a robot. This kit is ideal for preparing for competitions and teaching coding and robotics concepts. This classroom robotics set includes a variety of parts that your students can use to create a robot. These robots can be used for competitions like the FIRST Tech Challenge. If your team aspires to take part in FTC but hasn't started yet, this is an excellent solution for getting up to speed and practicing.
Studica Robotics Supports Education
Studica Robotics gives you everything you need to design, simulate, and build robots including training materials, software libraries, and sample robot designs. 3D CAD files of all our robot parts which can be used with any 3D design software are available. Technical support and online training sessions can be made available. A Global Partner for the WorldSkills Mobile Robotics Competition, Studica Robotics has a reputation for technical expertise. As an innovator, Studica Robotics is committed to supporting the needs of the education and robotics competition communities. We are always looking to improve and expand our offerings. We can help you build your own custom kits, teach robotics, and prepare for competitions. Please feel free to contact Studica if we can provide assistance.
The Classroom Robotics Kit from Studica Robotics is now available! This kit is ideal for use in the classroom and for robotics teams learning and preparing for robot competitions like FTC, FRC, WorldSkills, WRO, and RoboCup. The Studica Robotics platform is complete, affordable, and very compatible with other existing building systems. The VMX Robotics Controller allows you to program in C++, Java, Python, and ROS; making it a great teaching tool for coding and allowing students to prepare for competitions. This comprehensive building system offers a wide variety of hardware, electronics, motion, and structural components. There is also very little need for a machine shop because the structural components are all designed to work easily together.
This classroom robotics set includes a variety of parts that your students can use to create a robot. These robots can be used for competitions like the FIRST Tech Challenge. If your team aspires to take part in FTC but hasn't started yet, this is an excellent solution for getting up to speed and practicing. What will you find in this kit?
VMX Robotics Controller - This controller can be programmed in C++, Java, Python, and ROS. It can be used as a Robot Control System or Vision/Motion processor that supports C++ and Java. It integrates Gigabit Ethernet, USB3 prots, navX-IMU, and built-in Wifi and Bluetooth. It offers a multi-core Linux computing platform that offers lots of USB IO for expansion. It also has a CAN bus for high-speed, real-time communication between devices.The video below gives some inspiration for what you can build using this kit and some customizations.
It's time to Build Better Robots® - shop Studica Robotics for robot parts, robotics kits, structure components, motion components, electronics, and hardware. Studica offers a procurement program that allows you to create your own custom robotics kits. A Global Partner for the WorldSkills Mobile Robotics Competition with a reputation for technical expertise, Studica Robotics is an innovator committed to supporting the needs of the education and robotics competition communities. If you need assistance, please contact us - we will be happy to help.
In this article, we will discuss how you can Build Better Robots® with Studica Robotics. This unique and versatile robotics construction platform offers everything you need to build or modify a robot quickly. You have the option of selecting what robot parts you need or purchasing a robotics kit. This building system is based on aluminum channels, bearings, gears, and precision shafts. With our multipurpose hole pattern, components can be easily connected, with no machine shop or special equipment. This hole pattern also allows for compatibility with many existing build systems. There are a wide variety of options available from structural and motion components.
At Studica, you will find a variety of structure components, motion components, and electronics.
There are a number of robotics kits available, one of the most popular kits is the FTC Starter Kit for the 2022-2023 season. It includes a variety of elements needed to create a competitive robot including u-channel, flat beams, brackets, mounts for motors and servos, gears, pulleys, wheels, bearings, servos, FTC legal battery and charger, tools, a storage bin, and much more. For a limited time, FTC teams are eligible for additional discounts. Studica also offers a procurement program that allows you to create your own custom robotics kits.
Studica Robotics also offers a documentation hub for FTC that provides a wide variety of information and tutorials. There is no cost for this helpful resource. You'll find information on topics including software set-up, robotics & control systems, programming, and troubleshooting for both First Robotics and WorldSkills Mobile Robotics. Studica Robotics is here to support you. New information is consistently added to this hub. For WorldSkills, visit our documentation and software download site at https://docs.wsr.studica.com/en/latest. If you have any questions, would like a quote, or want to speak with one of our Education experts, please contact Studica. We also offer kitting and procurement services. We can provide custom kits of any size. Ask us how you can get a free sample kit or even about sponsoring your next robotics event.
We are so excited to share the results of the WorldSkills 2022 Special Edition Mobile Robotics competition that was held in Bordeaux, France in October. Before we do, we want to express our gratitude to WorldSkills, all the competitors, and all those dedicated to making this event happen. This is an important event to build awareness and skills in Mobile Robotics. It was so exciting to see teams from all over the world competing again.
Before we list the results, we want to celebrate all the teams and competitors. Everyone did a remarkable job and we appreciate your efforts. Here are the results from Skill 23, Mobile Robotics, WorldSkills 2022 Special Edition.
Medallion for Excellence Recipients:
Kudos to all the other teams that competed for their efforts at this WorldSkills Mobile Robotics competition including Team Kazakhstan, Team Finland, Team Iran, Team France, Team South Africa, Team Jamaica, Team Saudi Arabia, and Team Uzbekistan.
Take a look at Team China's gold-winning robot in action!
This year, the competition was focused on the increasing role of mobile robots to support medical staff in a hospital setting. The mobile robots were tasked with managing the distribution of essential items for the hospital. The WorldSkills 2022 Special Edition Mobile Robotics competition gave teams the mission to design, build and operate a mobile robot that could meet the following requirements.
You can read the complete competition details. Required equipment for this competition includes the WorldSkills Competition 2022 Special Edition, Mobile Robotics Collection. This kit provides over 1,500 robotic components including brackets, beams, wheels, motors, servos, electronics, and much more. Teams also get the following items: challenge elements, the work order board, a gurney kit, an accessory kit, and the wall board instruction set. Learn more about the WorldSkills 2022 Special Edition in Bordeaux, France.
Since 2014, Studica has been a proud supporter of WorldSkills. Studica Robotics is now a Global Partner as well as the exclusive product supplier of the WorldSkills Mobile Robotics Competition for Special Edition 2022, Lyon 2024, and the 2026 competition. We develop and manufacture our own robotics building system that includes a wide variety of items including controllers, sensors, mechanical structure components, and electronics. Our robot build system is used in education and in competitions around the world. We offer a wide variety of robot parts that are strong, affordable, and compatible with many build systems.
