APS European Centre for Mechatronics (ECM) based in Aachen, Germany was founded in 1981. They have been working in the fields of robotics, sensor technology, information and communication technology for more than 30 years. Engineers and technicians from various disciplines develop and implement interdisciplinary concepts and solutions in cooperation with national and international industrial partners, public procurers and researchers. A particular concern of theirs is the support for small and medium-sized enterprises in the introduction and use of innovative technologies. For the first time, European Centre for Mechatronics is expanding its wings outside Germany, through this program to develop an ecosystem for industries to effectively adapt and implement new technologies. Through “Indo-European Skilling Centers for Mechatronics and Industrial Robotics”, ECM intends to create such an ecosystem in AP by training students to attain high-end technical skills to cater to the needs of the global industry.
The APSSDC, to achieve their mission of shaping AP as the skilled-workforce and knowledge hub for the world, is spearheading various skill development programs across the state. This unique program, in partnership with the European Centre for Mechatronics, APSSDC, and partner colleges/universities, is set to enhance advanced engineering skills of 20,000+ students (over a period of 5 years) to the highest global standards in the fields of industrial robotics and manufacturing automation.
As a value addition to the program, ECM will also put efforts into connecting industry with academia through initiatives like industry visits, workshops by companies, etc. Job Melas will also be conducted to benefit the students of ARC Labs to kick-start their careers.
1. Students for the program shall be selected based on their academic record and performance in the ARC eligibility test.
2. Selected students will be provided with the materials to get well versed with the prerequisites like C language programming.
3. Apart from theoretical classes, emphasis will be on assignments involving designing tasks/jobs for the robots stationed in ARC Labs of their colleges and also at APS ECM.
4. Under expert supervision, students will be able to remotely access and work on the industrial scale robots at the labs of APS ECM, Germany during ARC 2.0.
5. The aim is to replicate an environment of an industry using advanced robotics for the students to work on, helping them evolve from having theoretical knowledge towards a practical approach to a problem.
Faculty Visited: Dr C. Tara Sasanka, Asst. Professor, ME; Mr A. Murali Krishna, Asst. Professor, ECE
Destination: Aachen (Germany)
Dates of Travel: May 19-29, 2019
Purpose: Workshop for faculty members of “Applied Robotic Control Labs” as part of “Indo-European Skilling Centers for Mechatronics and Industrial Robotics” in AP, India by APS GmbH European Center for Mechatronics, Aachen, Germany.
Faculty Visited: Dr C. Tara Sasanka, Asst. Professor, ME; Mr A. Murali Krishna, Asst. Professor, ECE
Destination: VIT, AMARAVATHI
Dates of Travel: August 5-8, 2019
Purpose: Workshop for faculty members of “Applied Robotic Control Labs” (ARC 2.0) as part of “Indo-European Skilling Centers for Mechatronics and Industrial Robotics” in AP, India by APS GmbH European Center for Mechatronics, Aachen, Germany.
| ARC 1.0 | ARC 2.0 | ARC 3.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Course Commenced: | Course Commenced: 26-11-2019 | Course Commenced: 27-01-2020 |
| Students Registered: 37 | Students Registered: 30 | Students Registered: 29 |
| Course Completed: 14-10-2019 | Course Completed: 31-12-2019 | Course Completed: ongoing |