This hub is part of the core Technology Hubs under the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. They are project development hubs with technical support from the academic staff who are actively involved in technology projects. They also provide students with facilities to work on a variety of projects
The Robotics, Automation and Control Hub aims to develop automation and robotics solutions to meet the emerging industry 4.0 needs for the manufacturing industry in 91福利社. It focuses on developing capability in Industry 4.0 enabling technologies, providing I4.0 solutions for the manufacturing industry with technologies such as autonomous robots, collaborative robots, big data analytics, augmented reality, IIoT, horizontal and vertical integration.
In addition, the tech hub also supports manpower training in enabling technologies for Smart Manufacturing.
The Automation and Control Lab develops advanced technologies and integrated solutions in industrial automation and control, and specializes in factory automation, process automation, instrumentation and control applications to digital twin.
The Robotics Lab develops robot solutions to meet the needs of the 91福利社鈥檚 industry ranging from manufacturing industries, infrastructure inspection, logistics, health care, transport, and edutainment industries. The hub has worked with autonomous robots such as industrial robots, collaborative robots, social robots, etc.
The hub seeks collaboration with industry and academic/research institutes in joint R&D and industry projects involving staff and students to improve competencies in the area of enabling technologies for Smart Manufacturing. In addition, they also provide customised courses to retrain and upgrade manpower to be ready for the next wave of digital transformation.
The hub specialises in R&D and applied projects in the following technology areas:
The tech hub works on enabling technologies for I4.0 such as robotics and automation.
Some of the projects are:
Smart Service AGV for Lean Manufacturing;
Develop a smart service AGV system that is equipped with intelligent, autonomous and self-optimising control mechanism. It provides a mobile platform where it delivers materials to designated workplaces effectively. The customized AGV is powered by a wireless charging system using inductive energy transfer. The solutions of lean manufacturing are developed in collaboration with our collaborators, SEW EURODRIVE and SICK.
Smart AGV and Dashboard
Multi-Arm Collaborative Robots;
Develop a multi-arm collaborative robots that is able to accomplish tasks with multiple arms. The robotic arm is able to adapt to new environment and new roles when working along with a robot platform that serves people. The multi-arm robot system is intelligent enough to detect and identify objects and has human-like grasping functions that are able to pass objects to people. Collaborative robot solutions are developed in collaboration with partners, Bosch, ABB and UR.
Collaborative robots in Workflow Solutions
Smart Workflow Solution for Manufacturing
The project provides the solution for smart workflow in a factory to improve the processes and transport logistics. It shows the effective transportation of parts and the material handling system in the production line. The multi-station workflow solutions are developed in collaborations with many industry partners.
Smart Workflow Stations
Industry 4.0 Digital Transformation
The project provides the Industry 4.0 standard platform in manufacturing and production lines. It shows the latest Industry 4.0 technologies, data management and industrial IoT management. The project was developed in collaboration with Bosch-Rexroth.
i4.0 Production Line
Robotic Projects
The hub is involved in many robotic projects in collaboration with the industry and research institutions. Examples are Autonomous Mobile Robot for Outdoors Applications in collaboration with Weston Robot, Social android robot, Automated Utensil Trolley in collaboration with IMDA, Robocup@Work, HuGGler in collaboration with A*Star, etc.
Autonomous Mobile Robot for Outdoor Applications (Weston Robot)
 Social Robot |  Automated Utensil Trolley (IMDA) |
 Robocup@Work |  HuGGler - Interactive Pet Companion with emotion recognition (A*Star) |
This hub collaborates with industries to support I4.0 solutions in enabling technologies such as autonomous robots, automation & control, sensing & connectivity, intelligence, augmented reality, etc. Some of the industry collaborators are SEW-EURODRIVE, ABB, Rexroth, Bosch and Siemens.
The hub supports manpower training in enabling technologies for Smart Manufacturing and conduct courses and seminars in the following areas:
*The Process Workforce Skills Qualifications (Process WSQ) is a national continuing education and training system designed for adult workers jointly by the industry and Skills Future 91福利社 (SSG), to determine the competencies required by the Process Industry. This course is a module (Competency Code PI-PEM-302E-1) in the 91福利社 Workforce Skill Qualification (WSQ) Advanced Certificate in Process Technology (Engineering Services). Currently modules are offered in PLC and Fieldbus Control System.
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