ROBVET

Training 7 – Espinho (Portugal) & Wysokie Mazowieckie (Poland)

(May 27-30, 2024)

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The seventh and final training of the ROBVET project took place from May 27th to 30th, 2024, simultaneously in Espinho, Portugal, hosted by CEPROF, and in Wysokie Mazowieckie, Poland, coordinated by CKZ. This training marked a key milestone, consolidating the development of the advanced robotic simulator and ensuring the effective implementation of the demonstrators in real vocational education environments.
Participants: 

• In Espinho, Portugal (CEPROF):

  • Partners from Portugal (CEPROF), Spain (IES Pablo de Olavide), Cyprus (Synthesis), and Turkey (Hi-Sac).

•  In Wysokie Mazowieckie, Poland (CKZ):

  • Partners from Poland (CKZ), Italy (Start Smart), and the Czech Republic (ARP).

The training began with a welcome session at both venues, where the project goals and planned activities were presented. The primary focus was on the final testing and validation of the MyCobot280 robot demonstrators, optimizing their performance and ensuring their readiness for practical application.
In Espinho, participants worked on the technical validation of the demonstrators and the integration of the robot into mechatronic and simulated industrial environments. Practical exercises focused on refining the MyCobot280’s movements and calibrating its peripherals (gripper, actuator, and camera) for specific tasks. Local students participated in hands-on workshops, providing feedback on the demonstrators’ educational value and helping fine-tune the final solutions.
In Wysokie Mazowieckie, partners focused on advanced robotic simulations using specialized software. The teams conducted tests to ensure the MyCobot280’s accuracy and efficiency in complex tasks, such as automated assembly and material handling. Participants also explored ways to integrate the robot into project-based learning, enhancing its pedagogical relevance for vocational training programs.
Both venues took part in an innovative Robotics Geocaching activity, a practical challenge where teams applied everything they had learned throughout the project to solve real-time technical problems. This dynamic exercise fostered teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving skills using the MyCobot280.
The training was enriched with technical visits and cultural activities. In Portugal, participants visited the Yazaki Saltano company to observe real-world applications of robotics in industrial processes and enjoyed a cultural excursion to Aveiro and Porto. Meanwhile, in Poland, participants toured local vocational training centers and engaged in informal exchanges with students and teachers, strengthening collaboration and cultural ties between partners.
On the final day, both groups presented their demonstrators, showcasing the progress achieved, addressing challenges, and discussing final proposals for implementation. These presentations validated the quality and readiness of the results while emphasizing the project’s significant impact on vocational education.
The training concluded with the distribution of certificates and a joint evaluation of the project’s outcomes. Partners highlighted the consolidation of technical knowledge, the value of the advanced robotic simulator, and the positive impact of international collaboration. The Training C7 represented the successful culmination of the ROBVET project, ensuring the effective transfer of the demonstrators to vocational training centers and laying the foundation for the sustainability and replicability of results across other educational contexts.