Case Study: Detailed introduction of the [Robotics Engineering Teaching Laboratory]

1. Laboratory Composition

The laboratory consists of several specialized labs: Industrial Robot Lab, Mobile Robot Lab, Intelligent Unmanned Systems Lab, Service Robot Lab, Control and Drive Lab, Robot AI Lab, Robot ROS Lab, Intelligent Robot Lab, Robot Innovation Lab, Sensor Technology Lab, Machine Vision and Intelligent Control Lab, among others.

2. Development Direction and Goals

The laboratory focuses on research and teaching related to robot development, manufacturing, and integrated application technologies. It specifically investigates the application and development of industrial robots, intelligent unmanned systems, mobile robots, service robots, robot sensors, vision systems, and other related technologies. This multi-disciplinary research provides a solid platform for robot innovation, promoting the simultaneous development of industrial and service robots. It aims to create favorable conditions for cultivating multidisciplinary, highly skilled professionals for the new era.

3. Development History

Shenzhen Technology University began enrolling students in 2017, and the Robotics Laboratory was established at the same time, initially developing under the Mechanical Design, Manufacturing, and Automation program, as well as the Automation program. In 2022, the Robotics Engineering program was officially established, and the Robotics Engineering Teaching Laboratory gradually expanded and improved in scale.

4. Laboratory Scale

The laboratory spans over 1,600 square meters. After more than two years of preparation, it has been equipped with a range of high-end facilities, including industrial robots, collaborative robots, mobile robots, small intelligent robots, large humanoid robots, smart sensors, machine vision systems, UAVs, and robot drive and control devices, with a total value exceeding 20 million RMB. The lab is designed to support the four-year experimental courses and project-based work for the Robotics Engineering program, as well as to offer robotics-related courses and experiments for students from other disciplines.

5. Team Introduction

The laboratory is home to a high-quality faculty and research team, which includes 10 full-time faculty members: 2 professors, 3 associate professors, 3 assistant professors, 1 laboratory technician, and 1 lab assistant. In addition, there are several postdoctoral researchers, Ph.D. holders, and master's degree students. The team covers a wide range of disciplines, including mechanical engineering, robotics, electronics, and automation.

6. Laboratory Achievements

Since its establishment, the laboratory has carried out robotics-related experimental courses for four disciplines—Robotics Engineering, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, and Automation—reaching over 1,000 student participations annually. The lab has also achieved multiple important research milestones, including one book publication, more than 30 patents, and numerous research projects both in vertical and horizontal applications. Furthermore, the laboratory team has won numerous awards in various academic and competitive events, including the National College Student Mechanical Engineering Innovation and Creativity Competition, the College Student Mechanical Innovation Design Competition, the RAICOM Robotics Developer Competition, the RoboCup China Competition, the National College Student Robotics Competition (ROBOCON), the "Huichuan Cup" National Smart Automation Innovation Competition, the National College Student Intelligent Vehicle Competition, and the China Intelligent Robot Combat and Sports Competition, among others.