Research and education
Industry Robot Application Solutions · 5 Brands Coverage · 3 types of typical processes
Applications of robots in research and education
Robot training rooms in universities, vocational schools, and research institutes commonly use small six-axis and collaborative robots (UR, JAKA, AUBO, QJAR). Teaching equipment is used frequently, operators have varying experience levels, and failure rates are higher than production line equipment. Henghuan provides educational institutions with second-hand procurement channels for training robot maintenance, maintenance kits, and teaching equipment.
Typical automated processes
Common robotic processes in this industry—click to view key application points, customer cases, and applicable brands.
Kawasaki has deep expertise in assembly automation: as control technology advances, robots can perform complex assemblies that were impossible before. Over more than forty years Kawasaki has kept iterating to meet the high demands of assembly applications.
View process details →SortingSorting means picking small parts or food moving at high speed on a conveyor and then classifying them — speed is critical. Kawasaki YF-series sorting robots achieve high-speed motion with high precision and can interface with vision systems.
View process details →Machine tool loading and unloadingRobotic loading and unloading can be a simple automated process for handling products to adapt to the manufacturing process. However, reducing cycle time is crucial, as the robotic loading and unloading process cannot add value to the product. Kawasaki is continuously developing new products to reduce...
View process details →Covering branded equipment
Robot brands within Henghuan's service scope that have practical applications in the research and education industry can click to enter the brand page to view series and model specifications.
KUKA456 models
Universal Robots9 models
Epson112 models
JAKA robot19 models
Vast and knowledgeable in wisdom24 modelsHenghuan can provide services for the research and education industry
All six core businesses can be procured independently or in combination.
Process validation, workcell design, programming and teach-in, plus hands-on support through ramp-up — we deliver robot applications until they run in normal production.
Learn more → Sales of new industrial robotsMainstream brand-new robot agency sales and model selection support to meet the needs of new production lines and expanded first-hand equipment.
Learn more → Research and development of automation equipmentResearch, development, integration, and delivery of fixture ends, conveyor positioning, safety peripherals, and complete control systems.
Learn more → Research and development of algorithms and control systemsMotion planning, machine vision, and PLC/SCADA system development to address bottlenecks in beats, accuracy, and data interconnection.
Learn more → Robot rentalIn-stock models include short-term rental, long-term rental, and lease-to-purchase transfer, including transportation, installation, commissioning, and lease-term maintenance.
Learn more → Software and hardware upgrade servicesControl system replacement, software firmware upgrades, mechanical refurbishment, and safety upgrades restore performance to old equipment.
Learn more → Maintenance and repairOn-site inspection, fault diagnosis repair, and annual maintenance contracts cover 1,310 models from 21 brands.
Learn more → Second-hand and inventory robot salesWe buy back used robots and handle inspection, refurbishment and resale; every unit ships with inspection records and a warranty, and trade-ins can offset new purchases.
Learn more →Industry Status: The education equipment market driven by industry-education integration
The robotics education equipment market continues to expand alongside industry-education integration policies: enrollment in robotics engineering and intelligent manufacturing at undergraduate and vocational colleges, widespread adoption of industrial robot application and maintenance in secondary vocational schools, and the extension of science and innovation education in primary and secondary schools—all levels of institutions are comparedTeaching robot workstations, training stations, virtual simulation softwareDemand is clearly layered. Another growth driver is corporate training: training in robot programming and maintenance skills for in-service manufacturing engineers has grown rapidly as automation penetration increases.
The uniqueness of educational scenarios lies in the "teaching attributes first": equipment must be user-friendly (frequent misuses), courses must be matched (textbooks, courseware, assessment standards), and safety redundancy (safety design levels for beginner environments are higher than those in factories); At the same time, university procurement isRealistic industrial scenesRequirements are getting higher — pure educational toy machines are out of touch with factory reality, students have to relearn after graduation, and "industrial-grade teaching equipment" has become the mainstream procurement direction.
| Scene | Typical configuration | Key points |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Robot Training Room | 4–8 industrial six-axis + workstations (handling/welding/vision modules) | Industrial-grade equipment, redundant safety fences, and course facilities |
| Collaborative robot teaching | Collaborative arm + multi-process modules (screwing/dispensing/inspection) | Deployed without fences, students can access it directly for safety |
| Machine Vision/Algorithm Research | Six-axis + vision kit + development interface (ROS/SDK) | Open APIs, computing power support, and research scalability |
| Virtual simulation training | Offline programming software + digital twin platform | Multi-brand simulation, virtual-real linkage, and assessment system |
| Intelligent manufacturing micro-production line | Complete set of robot + PLC + MES teaching edition | Complete restoring of information flow, detachable and reorganizable |
| On-the-job training for enterprises | Customized by position (operation/programming/maintenance) | Real case teaching, assessment and certification |
The eight major business areas are the focus of education and research scenarios
Sales of new industrial robots + R&D of automation equipmentCombined service for training room construction: Teaching workstations are customized according to the course syllabus (modular tooling, replaceable process units), with supporting textbooks, courseware, and teacher training—we understand the actual needs of institutions to "reiterate and re-accept," and provide documentation to support the acceptance of training room construction projects.
Second-hand and inventory robot salesInstitutions with limited service budgets: teaching scenarios are not sensitive to equipment age (mainly process demonstrations), and qualified second-hand industrial robots allow schools to build twice as many workstations with the same budget, and students are exposed to models actually used in factories.
Applied technology servicesExtending corporate training services: Robot operation/programming/maintenance training for manufacturing enterprises, using our equipment and engineer resources, with customized courses (2–5 day short-term classes) — both faculty continuing education for institutions and pre-job training for enterprises are available.
Industry Q&A
What supporting facilities can be provided for the construction of training rooms in schools?
Comprehensive delivery: equipment selection and layout design, customized teaching workstations, textbooks and courseware (including assessment standards), teacher training (2 sessions), and acceptance document support; Subsequent maintenance and course upgrades are under annual service contracts. We have a configuration template for training room construction (graded by major direction and budget), which can be directly used in application plans.
What should you do if a student accidentally damages the equipment?
Pre-designed protection for teaching scenarios: software limit + workspace fence dual protection, increased collision detection sensitivity, and redundant emergency stop arrangement; The course design starts with simulation before actual operation, and slows down before normal speed. The maintenance rate for teaching equipment is separately stipulated in the maintenance contract (lower than commercial rates), and is accompanied by a quick replacement channel for common damaged parts.
Customized development of scientific research projects?
Continued. Secondary development of robots for university projects (SDK/ROS interfaces, special process experiment platforms, custom test benches) is conducted under a research contract model; Our engineers can participate in the equipment support part of joint experiments and papers, and the budget items for horizontal projects (equipment costs/testing/processing fees) match the financial requirements of the institution.
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