FANUC UK seeks the next young robotics superstars
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FANUC UK seeks the next young robotics superstars
FANUC UK is continuing its commitment to inspire the next generation of engineers for the fifth year in succession by supporting WorldSkills UK to find the UK ’ s best young robotics talent .
Leading industrial automation specialist FANUC UK is continuing its commitment to inspire the next generation of engineers by supporting a search to find the UK ’ s best young robotics talent . For the fifth year in succession , the company is partnering with WorldSkills UK for the annual Industrial Robotics competition , aimed at giving young people the opportunity to learn how to programme a robot , enhance their engineering prowess , develop valuable workplace skills such as timekeeping and teamwork – and even earn the chance to represent Squad UK at the international finals in Tokyo .
The competition is open to teams of two young people , who must be within a year of completing a relevant Level 3 Apprenticeship and / or hold qualifications in an engineering-based subject ( to a minimum Level 3 or equivalent ). The contest has been designed to accommodate participants with different abilities and is accessible to those with little to no knowledge of robotic systems , as well as those with a robotics background .
Hands-on robotics training The first stage of the competition takes place online from 22-25 April 2025 and will comprise a virtual task using FANUC ’ s Robot Simulation Software . Successful competitors will then be invited to take part in the live Qualifiers Round , where
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