Free Online Interactive Training for Robot Programmers

In Booth N-1804, Universal Robots USA, Inc. (Irvine, CA) will feature their new online training resource, Universal Robots Academy. Found online at www.universal-robots.com/academy, the training academy is an unprecedented offering that provides hands-on interactive teaching modules for free with no licensing required. The resource comprises a series of e-learning modules that trains the user to become a robot programmer. It’s also ideal for experienced robot programmers who desire to refresh their skills. The basic training program is comprised of six e-learning modules, designed to deliver hands-on learning via interactive simulations to maximize engagement. The e-learning modules are open to all and currently available in English, Spanish and German. French and Chinese will be available soon.

The U.S. manufacturing industry faces a looming skills gap of 2 million unfilled jobs by 2020. To bridge this gap, Universal Robots seeks to raise robot literacy, enabling automation solutions to be deployed faster and easier. UR Academy and the “app store” Universal Robots+ are initiatives that Universal Robots has launched to address this need. For distributors and integrators, Universal Robots Academy also features a series of physical training opportunities. For more information about the physical training, contact your local Universal Robots sales representative.

Universal Robots USA, Inc., 101 Pacifica Suite 350, Irvine, CA 92618-3330, 949-236-6082, www.universal-robots.com.