It's no secret that industries are increasingly relying on robots for a multitude of tasks, to the point of raising concerns about the risk of job scarcity. One solution for students would, of course, be to acquire training in robotics. More and more industries will need robot and cobot integrators in the future. Many avenues have been opened by recent developments in technology.
The robot invasion: we're already there
The integrator profession already exists when it comes to robots and cobots. Cobots are collaborative robots designed to support humans in a shared workspace. They perform repetitive tasks and lift heavy loads. As their complexity increases, companies will soon need new skills to integrate these new elements into the workplace.
According to the L'usine nouvelle website, there are already around 450 integration companies in France. These SMEs and VSEs are responsible for integrating robots into factories. With the evolution of technology, these machines must meet new requirements. For example, they must now be connected to each other and linked to the company's information system, which requires adequate training for the new generation of integrators.
Integrators to be trained
With the rise of cobots assigned to an ever-increasing number of tasks, training opportunities are multiplying. This training is increasingly being offered in higher education institutions. Regional groups of robotics companies and training institutions are being created in several regions of France.
Also worth mentioning is the CRTI, a robotics training center in Le Mans that operates throughout France. This center primarily trains technicians and operators to use robots of any brand and maintain them. The center teaches how to use robot programming software and diagnostic tools for repairs.
Welcome engineers and technicians
While companies are generally concerned about the ongoing training of their engineers and technicians, the need for new talent trained to keep pace with the new realities of technology will be inevitable in the coming years. In many cases, much remains to be done, as robotics is still in its experimental stage in most laboratories. It's a brand new field that can be supported in its implementation and in the organization of its priorities.
Meanwhile, the integration of industrial robots continues to require the hiring of a large number of qualified personnel. It still requires a high level of skill. Knowledge of both IT and electrical engineering is required. Excellent customer relations skills are also required. It is therefore a demanding but very interesting challenge, the development of which still holds its share of surprises for the coming years, and it is therefore worth training in this field.
