Collaborating with CESI Lyon to Bring Robotics to Life: The Micro Learning Factory

The Micro Learning Factory: A Hub for Innovation and Education

The “Micro Learning Factory” platform has since become a cornerstone of both research and education at CESI Lyon, particularly within the robotics program. Students here engage in a variety of projects, such as modeling a multi-path production system, also known as a Job Shop. In these projects, they work with a robotic cell consisting of a Niryo Ned2 robot and a conveyor belt, assembling components to create a fully automated production line.

This hands-on approach allows students to tackle multiple technical concepts in a real-world context. They learn through experience, experimenting with key skills such as computer vision, programming robots for pick-and-place operations, and resolving communication challenges between robots using protocols like MQTT. They also dive into artificial intelligence, training models to make autonomous decisions—a critical skill in the evolving field of robotics.

A Growing Network of Micro Learning Factories

Today, the success of the Micro Learning Factory has expanded beyond the Lyon campus, with seven CESI campuses now equipped with the platform. Each one features six Niryo Ned2 robots, conveyor belts, grippers, and a range of accessories, providing students with a comprehensive toolkit to explore automation and robotics.

David Garcia highlights the significance of this technology: “Niryo’s solutions are ideal for developing the skills required of a general engineer working on cyber-physical systems or advanced algorithms, whether in general engineering or computer science.”

A Partnership Shaping the Future of Robotics Education

Through this collaboration, CESI students are gaining the practical knowledge needed to address the challenges of tomorrow’s industrial landscape. With platforms like the Micro Learning Factory, future engineers are learning to innovate, problem-solve, and develop the cyber-physical systems that will shape the future. Niryo is proud to be part of this educational journey, helping to inspire the next generation of roboticists and engineers.