Desarrollo e implementación de un gemelo digital para el aprendizaje práctico de robótica colaborativa

Abstract

Collaborative robotics has become essential for improving both the quantity and quality of industrial production. This has led to a growing demand for professionals trained in the Manipulation and control of robotic equipment. Universities that offer education in this field face limitations: physical resources are expensive, and simulation environments—while useful for remote work—often lack the physical properties of the actual equipment or the Environment. To overcome these barriers, Digital twins are proposed, which replicate the electrical, mechanical, and control aspects of real systems within a virtual Environment. This project proposes the development of a Digital twin focused on practical education, using the collaborative robot UFactory Lite 6 and its official 3D model as the foundation. With the ROS middleware, compatible libraries and 3D rendering systems are integrated to enable the Manipulation of articulated robots. The system includes an intuitive Graphical Interface, a real-time camera, and a physical controller, facilitating teaching and research both in-person and remotely. This solution improves the learning curve and addresses the loss of information caused by software not connected to real systems, encouraging greater interest in robotics. Keywords: ROS, digital, handling, graphic interface, environment