Students from the Kourou Institute of Technology (IUT) have excelled in a highly selective industrial robotics competition. They were selected from a select group to take part in the FANUC Olympics - Industrial Robotics Competition. Of the 44 professional robotics degrees and GEII (Electrical Engineering and Industrial Computing) departments. Out of 21 IUTs, only 5 were selected, including the Kourou IUT.
O rganised by FANUC FRANCE and supported by the French Ministry of Education and Youth, the competition highlights the talent of students in the field of industrial robotics. The first selection phase was based on technical specifications provided by a manufacturer looking to design a robotised line. This is a perfect reflection of the job of robotics integrator, involving the design of special machines using robots.
A demanding but rewarding competition
The competition involves designing mechanical parts, managing conveyors, creating an automatic cycle based on PLCs, coordinating the movements of a robot, setting up an industrial network, ensuring the safety of people and property, and optimising the ergonomics of operator workstations.
The Kourou IUT project was chosen because it met the technical and professional criteria. It is a genuine industrial project, approaching feasibility and industrial reality, with the capacity to accompany a quotation for a real customer.
Student commitment: the key to success
The key factor that made the difference, according to the teacher in charge of the project, was the exceptional commitment of the students. Their passion, determination, ability to come up with innovative solutions and collaboration were essential to the success of this project outside of class hours. They are justifiably proud to have been selected to take part for the first time.
The IUT Kourou is proud of its successful participation in this industrial competition, which highlights the quality of its teaching and the exceptional commitment of its students. The final, scheduled for 5 to 8 February, will be an opportunity to highlight the excellence of the training and skills acquired by these future industrial robotics professionals.
