Students from the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Intelligent Field Robotic Systems (IFRoS) and Master in Intelligent Robotic Systems (MIRS) master’s programs visited TAVIL’s headquarters. Discover how they experienced real-world applications of AGVs, Digital Twins, and Computer Vision in industrial automation.
On December 3rd, students from the IFRoS and the MIRS master’s programs stepped out of the classroom and into the future of industrial automation.
The cohort visited the headquarters of TAVIL in Sant Jaume de Llierca (Girona), a global leader in end-of-line packaging and palletizing systems. With over 100 years of history and a team of 200 specialized engineers, TAVIL represents the pinnacle of what our students aspire to achieve.
The visit provided a unique opportunity for students to see the concepts they study in class applied on a massive industrial scale. TAVIL’s 102,000 m² facility is a playground of advanced robotics.
Key technology highlights observed by our students included:
- Diverse Robotic Ecosystems: Seeing ABB, Kuka, and Universal Robots working alongside high-speed Delta robots demonstrated the importance of understanding multi-robot integration.
- Intelligent Logistics: Students observed AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles) with 1000kg payloads navigating autonomously using Dual LIDAR configurations and magnetic sensors—a perfect real-world example of Field Robotics logistics.
- Computer Vision & Quality Assurance: The visit highlighted how 3D camera systems are used for real-time product detection and quality checks, halting production lines instantly if misalignments are detected via pixel analysis.
One of the most inspiring moments for the students was seeing Digital Twin technology in operation. TAVIL utilizes Unity-based simulations connected to physical PLCs via OPC communication. This allowed students to see how real-time visualization and VR/AR tools are used to monitor production lines, validating the software skills they are developing in the master’s program.
At IFRoS, we believe that academic excellence must be paired with industrial reality. Visits like these are crucial for our students to:
- Network with potential employers.
- Contextualize their coding and math skills in real-world machinery.
- Visualize their future careers as leaders in robotics engineering.