On April 16, a delegation of professors from German institutions, including the Dresden University of Applied Sciences (HTW), visited the Modern Robotics Industry College to explore new directions in robotics education, scientific research, and industrial collaboration. The Vice Dean of the School of Electrical Engineering, Fei Zhengshun, and relevant faculty members accompanied the visit.
The visiting German professors first toured the Sino-German Joint Robotics Research Institute and the Yushu Robotics Innovation Practice Base, where they experienced various research achievements related to robotics, such as the independently developed dual-arm collaborative interaction robot, a mobile tomato-picking robot, and an interactive robotic dog based on the Yushu Go2 platform. Through hands-on experience, the representatives from German universities highly recognized the college’s achievements in robotics scientific research, technology transfer, and innovative applications, engaging in in-depth discussions with the college’s research team about relevant technical details, creating a lively atmosphere.
At the ABB Robotics STEM Education Training Center laboratory, the representatives were captivated by a unique performance by a “bell-playing robot.” The robotic arm, under precise program control, rhythmically struck the bells, perfectly blending the ancient melodies of the bells with modern robotic technology, showcasing a collision of technology and culture across time and space. They also observed some student projects, which covered various aspects of robot design, programming, and application, fully demonstrating the solid professional skills and innovative thinking of the industry college students, earning frequent praise from the German experts.
This visit also included a special session on Sino-German historical and cultural exchanges. The college leaders provided a detailed introduction to the history and achievements of over forty years of cooperation with German universities in talent cultivation, academic exchanges, and scientific research collaboration, recalling touching stories of both sides working together to promote education and industrial development in the field of robotics. The representatives from German universities also shared their practices regarding the robotics education system and the industry-university-research cooperation model in Germany, providing new ideas for further deepening cooperation between the two sides.
This visit not only deepened the understanding and trust between China and Germany in the field of robotics but also laid a solid foundation for future cooperation in professional development, academic exchanges, student exchanges, and joint scientific research efforts. The Modern Robotics Industry College will take this event as an opportunity to further strengthen cooperation with German universities, jointly cultivating more outstanding talents for the global robotics industry development and promoting the innovation and application of robotic technology to new heights.
Editor: Fang Xuefen
Reviewed by: Dong Jianwei
Final Review: Fei Zhengshun
