Quadruped and humanoid robots are currently being developed and deployed in manufacturing, healthcare and hospitality, agriculture, police and corrections. We currently have over 200 robots in educational institutions across the US. Stokes Robotics provides training on proper and safe usage of our robots, as well as curriculum to develop research and educational programming. We will discuss how robots are currently being utilized, the projected future applications, and providehands-on demonstrations.
Please join us while we share information that will benefit students, as well as give options for overall community and career success. We will discuss a specific employment and education program *KYFAME* while discussing student and employer engagement. This session will include an OFF-SITE TOUR of the AMIT Building where the local FAME program is housed. A shuttle will be provided to transport attendees to / from the facility; pre-registration is required for shuttle service. Location is 1.7 miles away.This session is open to all attendees.
What is ROS? What is open-source robotics and why does it matter?ROS was created by Stanford University in 2007 and has become a force driving open-source robotics and innovation.The SBA and US Bureau of Labor Statistics forecast that 600k small businesses will automate over the next 10 years. This represents a tremendous job growth opportunity for todays students; tomorrows workforce.The presentation will include: ROS history, datapoints, growth forecasts, hands-on demonstrations andan introduction to ATMAE.orgs CIRP (certified industrial robotics programmer) credential for open-source robotics.
Explore immersive AR/VR applications across Manufacturing, Industrial Maintenance, Health Sciences, Agri-Science, Automotive/Diesel, Biology, Chemistry, and other CTE pathways. Experience hands-on demonstrations using zSpace equipment and curriculum.
Traditional welding instruction often struggles to bridge the gap between heavy textbooks and hands-on booth time. This session provides a practical roadmap for implementing Miller OpenBook as your primary instructional backbone. We will move beyond the basic setup and dive into how to leverage pre-built modules, track student progress in real-time, and customize the curriculum to fit your specific shop needs.
This workshop covers PLC hardware connectivity via Ethernet, USB, and COM ports, including essential techniques for uploading and managing existing projects. You will learn to navigate Ladder Logic and Function Block Diagram (FBD) environments, comparing their file structures and addressing schemes. Through hands-on exercises, you'll program basic I/O, series and parallel circuits, and latching functions in both languages.
Discover how Bambu Lab 3D printing technology can build industry-ready skills for CTE students. Gain hands-on experience creating projects that prepare learners for careers in advanced manufacturing and design.
Engage with cutting-edge desktop robotic arms from WLKata, paired with hands-on curriculum designed for real-world learning. Participants will also receive a free classroom set of ABB Robotics software simulation licenses to extend learning beyond the lab.
This hands‑on workshop for CTE, manufacturing, and industrial technology educators demonstrates scalable, low‑risk CNC instruction using FANUC CNC Machining Simulators and Levil Technology classroom CNC machines: participants will learn to use simulation to teach fundamentals, programming, setup, troubleshooting, and robotics before students touch live equipment—reducing scrap, crashes, and equipment downtime while accelerating competency‑based learning aligned with industry expectations and NOCTI FANUC credentials—and will see how compact Levil machines let students safely run real FANUC‑controlled programs in limited lab space and budgets, linking simulation to hands‑on skills and preparing students for automated, data‑driven production where FANUC controls are widely used.
Get hands-on with mechatronics to explore the theory and logic control of electro-pneumatic devices using Festo MecLabs that can lead to 3M certification and are featured in the Mechatronics Competition for KY and National SkillsUSA. Attendees are encouraged to bring a laptop to the Bluegrass booth to download the software before the workshop.
Explaining manufacturing and industrial maintenance careers to students can be challenging. Aligning curriculum across high schools, colleges, universities, and industry partners is even more difficult. The Smart Automation Certification Alliance (SACA) has emerged as a powerful solution helping educators and employers align training programs through nationally recognized, industry-driven credentials. SACA provides clearly mapped dual-credit pathways and a practical framework for student assessment, workforce training, and career advancement. Recent developments have elevated SACA credentials among leading manufacturers and post-secondary programs in manufacturing and applied engineering technology. In this session, you'll discover how SACA can strengthen your program, expand student opportunities, and be implemented quickly and affordably while keeping your curriculum aligned with real workforce needs.
