Robotics is at the forefront of some of the fastest growing industry careers. As technology rapidly transforms these industries, graduating students with a comprehensive robotics education has become more crucial than ever.
It is key for educational institutions to equip students with practical experience in robotics and advanced industry in order to prepare them for future careers. The key is to start early – introducing learners to industrial robotics as young as possible as a follow-on to STEM immersion. To support high schools and postsecondary CTE programs in providing practical broader industrial robotics learning experiences, Intelitek has developed RoboX.
Introducing RoboX From Intelitek
RoboX is an advanced and intuitive virtual industrial robotics platform for programming and operating industrial robotic work cells. The simulation and curricula bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical skills in robotics, teaching learners how real industrial robots are operated and programmed. The fully-online platform makes it possible for schools with limited funding and resources to provide many more students with a comprehensive robotics curriculum without the investment in larger robotic labs.
RoboX is both interactive and immersive, providing realistic robotics learning experiences from any device with internet access. Whether in the classroom, a lab, or at home, RoboX offers a scalable and scaffolded learning environment that is suitable for students at all experience levels. This results in an inclusive and accessible pathway to robotics education for all high school and post-secondary CTE students.
Training Students For Industry Careers
RoboX is a unique virtual CTE solution, leveraging Intelitek’s unmatched and world-renowned robotic training systems through a premier virtual robot training simulation with integrated curriculum. It is aligned with Industrial Robotics certifications from NIMS and allows students to explore career options such as engineering, industrial maintenance, robotic operations, or robotic programming.
RoboX provides learners with access to realistic simulations of robotic arms and peripherals, giving them hands-on experience in programming and operating robotic work cells, or systems. The game-based curriculum is engaging and interactive and can be student-paced or instructor led.
Empowering Educators To Teach Industrial Robotics
Not all educators tasked to teach CTE, and industrial robotics are robotics experts, but RoboX provides tools and training to help educators build their knowledge and competencies. Teachers gain access to professional development resources and robust teacher support, including instructional videos, a complete curriculum, and credentialing options.
The RoboX platform enables educators to monitor student progress through quizzes, assessment tools, and progress tracking. It also offers integrated class management features, including integration with rostering and reporting capabilities. Furthermore, RoboX doesn’t require installation––the platform is fully web-based, making it IT friendly and easy for educators and students alike to jump right in and access RoboX wherever they are.
From Classroom To Careers – STEM to CTE
RoboX is the bridge between Intelitek’s virtual computer science education platform, CoderZ, and higher-level industrial robotics education and certifications. Through CoderZ, students begin learning about coding and robotics in the third grade. Students progress through more advanced CoderZ curriculum throughout elementary, middle, and high school, cultivating an interest in coding and robotics and building fundamental STEM competencies. While RoboX is accessible to learners regardless of their experience in STEM, foundational coding and robotics education helps to spark students’ interests and make them more confident.
Plus, RoboX is scalable beyond the virtual industrial robotics platform, offering options to integrate the curriculum with real robotic hardware. Schools can begin with the scalable and cost-effective virtual platform and later expand to incorporate physical robotic arms as the program grows and evolves. This flexibility allows institutions to expand their robotics programs as they are able and provide hands-on lab experiences that complement the virtual curriculum. With these real-world learning opportunities, students learn practical skills that can help them make the transition from introductory CTE courses to industry training and certification programs or postsecondary engineering studies.
Investing In The Future Of CTE
RoboX is a dynamic virtual platform that prepares students for future careers in rapidly evolving industries. As the demand for skilled robotics professionals continues to develop, RoboX can help high schools and post-secondary CTE programs prepare their students to enter these technical careers.
In the future, we look forward to expanding RoboX beyond its current fundamental robotics curriculum. We’re planning additional advanced curricula, platform features, and certifications. RoboX is the future of robotics education, and we’re excited to bring new educational opportunities to educators and students.
