The demands of the modern manufacturing world are changing rapidly, and training must keep pace. Kuka has therefore expanded its Education portfolio to support educational institutions in integrating hands-on robotics training. This includes modular robotic training cells, AI-powered applications, and practice-oriented training.
A central element of Kuka's expanded offering is the modular robot learning cells, such as the iiQKA Education Cell. The systems have been specifically developed for the educational sector and are intended to enable schools and universities to design lessons in a practical, hands-on way. The learning cells are designed to teach industrial automation in an understandable and application-oriented manner. This allows pupils and students to gain practical experience at an early stage, preparing them for the demands of industry.
From July 2026, this portfolio will be expanded with additional products. The iiQKA Education Cell lite can be used to demonstrate typical robotics tasks such as driving paths or picking and placing objects. With its compact design, an integrated gripper, and the Kuka smartPlug handheld control unit, the iiQKA Education Cell lite Cobot offers versatile opportunities to learn the special features of a cobot in the classroom. The applications are always based on real industrial processes and teach pupils fundamental knowledge such as coordinate systems, axis movements, point-to-point programming, and the connection of an optional vision system.
Simulation, mobile robotics and AI applications
The offering is supplemented by the iiQWorks.Sim simulation software. This allows training cells to be virtually planned, tested and optimised before practical use. The software creates a digital twin of the robot system, offering learners and instructors additional opportunities for preparing and analysing applications.
The software offers, for example, the possibility to automatically generate collision-free robot paths and to carry out energy consumption or feasibility analyses. This creates a learning environment that is closely aligned with current industrial requirements and teaches essential fundamentals of modern automation processes.
„The combination of robotics and AI enables training that is closely aligned with practical industrial applications. This gives pupils early insights into technologies that are already relevant in modern production environments.“
Alois Buchstab, VP Advanced Robotics Market Trends Scout at Kuka
Practical training
The company also offers practical training courses specifically tailored to the needs of educational institutions. These courses are designed to enable teachers and instructors to impart the content effectively. Through close collaboration with educational institutions, Kuka ensures that the training courses meet the specific requirements of each institution.
Source: KUKA
