Introduction to Robotics & Automation

The first and perhaps the most important takeaway from this workshop is that robots are real! and it is a rapidly growing market. Yes, there are many depictions of robots in fiction, in books, TVs and movies, but there are several real robotics and automation worldwide integrated in everyday life. In this Bitesize robotics myth busting session, Dr Matt Southgate will answer all your weird and wonderful questions around Robotics & Automation, with the aim to dispel myths and stigma around the industry and integration of robotics.                 

If you ask people today to say what a robot looks like, they’re either going to tell you about a fictional robot, like R2D2 or they’re going to mention a manufacturing robot arms. There are more than 1 million of them and they underpin a lot of modern manufacturing of automobiles, electronic devices and many more. Dr Theo will lead this session with a focus on an introduction to Robotics & Automation, with a virtual tour of the Robotics Labs at University of Salford. In this session businesses will get familiar with the term Robot, how to identify whether a machine is a Robot or an autonomous bot, Robotics, and aspects of Robotics & Automation. The workshop will provide you with an introduction to R&A, the current facilities we have and how we use them.            

R&A Robotics & Automation development is changing how the world gets work done, so where do you start? Robotics & automation requires careful study, planning, and implementation, with numerous factors to consider when starting a Robotics & Automation R&A implementation. This session will take you through stages of honing your idea(s) in Robotics & Automation. Prof Theo will guide you through key idea stages and points to think about when honing your idea, including whether Robotics & Automation R&A is right for your business.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

Now you’ve got your Idea, how are you planning on using it? This workshop will talk businesses through key areas of planning Robotics & Automation R&A for your business. During this workshop, you will explore the end-to-end automation planning process to showcase a preview of the Robotics & Automation R&A journey. This session will support you to understand the importance of potential errors, refinement, and modifications. This phase establishes the groundwork for future operational models for a smooth transition into the long-term Robotics & Automation R&A strategy.

As with the introduction of any new technology or process, there are some potential barriers or risks to overcome when implementing a new robotics & autonomous system. Before getting down to the actual execution, it is imperative to devise a meticulous and structured implementation approach which will define the contours of your overall strategy. This workshop has been designed to understand the stages in implementing robotics & automation in a business.