The laboratory connects intelligent robotic welding research with joint projects, engineering practice, education and academic meetings. This collection traces its collaboration with universities, research institutions and industry over the years.

Collaboration milestones

  1. 2024.11.15–17

    RWIA’2024 and the 15th China Conference on Robotic Welding

    Academic exchange on robotic welding intelligence and automation in Shanghai.

  2. 2017.05.19

    Visit by Professor Minbo Li, Fudan University

    Discussions on the Internet of Things, intelligent manufacturing and welding monitoring.

  3. 2013.01–02

    Research exchange with US institutions

    Professor Shanben Chen visited Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the University of Kentucky and other institutions.

  4. 2012.11.28

    Visit by Professor Gu Fang, University of Western Sydney

    Exchange on visual control and multi-robot welding.

  5. 2012.03.28

    Inauguration of the SJTU–FANUC Joint Laboratory

    Joint development of robotics research and experimental platforms.

  6. 2011.09

    Engineering practice centre with ZPMC

    Collaboration in engineering practice and professional master’s education.

  7. 2008.12.19

    Inauguration of the KUKA Joint Laboratory and Training Centre

    Cooperation in robotics facilities and technical training.

  8. 2008.06.20

    Joint laboratory agreement with Kemppi

    Cooperation on welding technology and laboratory development.

  9. 2005.12.20

    Robotic welding technology cooperation with ABB

    Technical cooperation in visual sensing and seam tracking.