Study location	Finland, Joensuu
Type	Summerschool, Summerschool
Nominal duration	11-22 August 2025 (5 ECTS)
Study language	English

Tuition fee	€550 per programme There is no course fee for the degree students of UEF! Please check the reduced prices below.

Entry qualification	Currently studying at Master level or higher The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English The language level of the applicant must be at least B1 according to the European Language Level standard. You can do self assessment here: europass.cedefop.europa.eu/en/resources/european-language-levels-cefr

Overview

Learning outcomes
Upon completing this course, students will be able to:
1. Understand the fundamental principles and components of industrial robotics and
automation systems.
2. Analyze and design robotic systems for industrial applications, including kinematics,
dynamics, and control.
3. Apply programming techniques for robotic manipulators and automated systems.
4. Integrate sensors, actuators, and controllers into industrial automation workflows.
5. Evaluate and implement modern approaches in robotics, such as machine learning,
computer vision, and collaborative robots.
6. Critically assess the societal and ethical implications of automation and robotics in
industrial environments.

Content
Overview of robotics in industry; historical evolution, core applications, and trends. Social,
ethical, and environmental aspects of industrial automation. Robotic programming languages
and frameworks (such as ROS 2), simulation environments (Gazebo, MoveIt), and task-specific
programming. Fundamentals of forward and inverse kinematics, motion planning, and robot
dynamics. Introduction to PID control, trajectory generation, and advanced control strategies.
Role of sensors (vision, force, proximity) and perception in robotic systems. PLCs, SCADA, IoT,
and their integration with robotic systems for automation. Collaborative Robots and Human
Robot Interaction (concepts, safety standards, and applications of cobots in industrial settings).
Applications of AI and ML techniques in robotics, including predictive maintenance and adaptive
learning. Real-world examples of robotics and automation systems in manufacturing, logistics,
and other sectors.

Modes of study
Lectures, exercises, and project work in Joensuu campus (School of Computing), participation
only on campus (no online participation)

Learning materials
• Industrial Robotics: Theory, Modelling and Control (IntechOpen):
www.intechopen.com/books/6110
• An Introduction to Ethics in Robotics and AI (Springer Cham):
link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-030-51110-4
• Lecture notes and other online materials for self-learning from the UEF Robotics and
Robotics & XR courses (getting familiar with the materials before the summer school
course is recommended)
• Recommended book to purchase: The Industrial Robot Book (The Robotics Society in
Finland), industrialrobotbook.com/

NB! Course is organized in Joensuu, Finland. Remote/online participation is not possible.

PARTICIPANT FEES IN 2025
-Participant, normal fee: 550 euros for 2-week-course, 350 euros for 1-week-course.
-Participant from a UEF partner university: 450 euros for 2-week-course, 300 euros for 1-week-course.
-Incoming UEF exchange student: 250 euros for 2-week-course, 250 euros for 1-week-course.

NB! UEF partner universities include our international exchange programme partners (like Erasmus+, bilateral agreements etc.) and international network partners (like YUFE, YERUN, UArctic etc.).