ABB IRB 14050 YuMi Lab – Training D: portable table, RAPID and RobotStudio

Educational Aims

• Introduce students to collaborative robotics using the ABB IRB 14050 robot, which is safe and suitable for working alongside people.
• Develop practical skills in robot programming, the use of electric actuators (gripper and suction cup) and digital signal handling.
• Support learning through hands-on experience with Pick&Place applications and three-dimensional simulations.
• Offer effective teaching tools to support teachers, including multimedia content, structured courses and video lessons.
• Prepare students for the workplace through work-based learning (PCTO) pathways, hands-on activities and technologies in line with Industry 4.0.

Learning Objectives

1. Understand the technical, functional and safety features of the YuMi collaborative robot (IRB 14050) in a production context.
2. Learn the RAPID language to program movements, control logic and operating cycles via the OMNICORE C30 controller.
3. Use RobotStudio software to design, test and optimise robotic cells in a virtual environment, including remotely.
4. Handle real and simulated digital signals with I/O boards and synoptic panels to understand the logic of industrial automation.
5. Carry out hands-on activities with Pick&Place kits and gripping devices to develop micro-applications in realistic scenarios.
6. Provide effective teaching aids for robotics in curricular pathways, work-based learning (PCTO) labs and advanced technical training.

Conclusion

The lab with the ABB IRB 14050 robot, portable table and integrated equipment offers a modern, compact and highly functional teaching platform. Designed for the technical school of the future, it brings robotics, automation and digital training together in a single environment. Its versatility and adherence to industrial standards make it a concrete bridge between school and business, supporting active learning and preparation for work in high-tech sectors.