Case Studies Designing Robots with SOLIDWORKS Education Edition at Lycée Colbert Lorient

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	Designing Robots with SOLIDWORKS Education Edition at Lycée Colbert Lorient

Designing Robots with SOLIDWORKS Education Edition at Lycée Colbert Lorient

Technology Category	Functional Applications - Product Lifecycle Management Systems (PLM)
Applicable Industries	Education
Applicable Functions	Product Research & Development Quality Assurance
Use Cases	Digital Twin Remote Collaboration Virtual Prototyping & Product Testing
Services	System Integration Training
Challenge	The challenge was to enable 10th-grade students in France to learn English, electronics, mechanics, and computers by building a robot and participating in international robotic competitions. The school aimed to provide students with a broad view of all subjects by exposing them to multidisciplinary educational projects. The objective was to participate in international robotic competitions, many of which take place in English-speaking countries. The project required the integration of various subjects, including English, science, and technology, to ensure students could communicate and exchange information effectively. Read More
About Customer	Lycée Colbert Lorient is a multidisciplinary high school located in Lorient, France. The school integrates general, technical, and professional educational programs and has more than 1,200 students, including approximately 280 in the 10th grade. The school offers a wide range of academic curricula, from literature and science to technology, economics, and sociology. The high school also provides advanced training through higher vocational training certificates. The teaching team at Lycée Colbert has been working with students on the design and manufacture of robots since 2010, with the goal of participating in international robotic competitions. Read More
Solution	Lycée Colbert Lorient implemented SOLIDWORKS Education Edition to provide 280 10th-grade students with the opportunity to learn about design, engineering, and innovation. The project was organized into three phases: learning to use the software, designing with the software, and building the robot. The students learned how to use SOLIDWORKS Education Edition to design new parts, validate the design, and build the robot. The software was chosen for its ease of use, complete design and simulation capabilities, and opportunities to use English. The project also included learning English as the primary language to promote conversations with international teams and prepare for international competitions. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Functional Applications - Product Lifecycle Management Systems (PLM)

Applicable Industries

Education

Applicable Functions

Product Research & Development

Quality Assurance

Use Cases

Digital Twin

Remote Collaboration

Virtual Prototyping & Product Testing

Services

System Integration

Training

Challenge

The challenge was to enable 10th-grade students in France to learn English, electronics, mechanics, and computers by building a robot and participating in international robotic competitions. The school aimed to provide students with a broad view of all subjects by exposing them to multidisciplinary educational projects. The objective was to participate in international robotic competitions, many of which take place in English-speaking countries. The project required the integration of various subjects, including English, science, and technology, to ensure students could communicate and exchange information effectively.

About Customer

Lycée Colbert Lorient is a multidisciplinary high school located in Lorient, France. The school integrates general, technical, and professional educational programs and has more than 1,200 students, including approximately 280 in the 10th grade. The school offers a wide range of academic curricula, from literature and science to technology, economics, and sociology. The high school also provides advanced training through higher vocational training certificates. The teaching team at Lycée Colbert has been working with students on the design and manufacture of robots since 2010, with the goal of participating in international robotic competitions.

Solution

Lycée Colbert Lorient implemented SOLIDWORKS Education Edition to provide 280 10th-grade students with the opportunity to learn about design, engineering, and innovation. The project was organized into three phases: learning to use the software, designing with the software, and building the robot. The students learned how to use SOLIDWORKS Education Edition to design new parts, validate the design, and build the robot. The software was chosen for its ease of use, complete design and simulation capabilities, and opportunities to use English. The project also included learning English as the primary language to promote conversations with international teams and prepare for international competitions.

Impact #1	The students won two gold medals at the World Robot Olympiad in the United States.
Impact #2	The project provided rich educational content for building robots.
Impact #3	Students participated in robotic competitions in English-speaking countries.

Impact #1

The students won two gold medals at the World Robot Olympiad in the United States.

Impact #2

The project provided rich educational content for building robots.

Impact #3

Students participated in robotic competitions in English-speaking countries.

Benefit #1	80% of students moved towards careers in engineering by the end of the 10th grade.

Benefit #1

80% of students moved towards careers in engineering by the end of the 10th grade.

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Designing Robots with SOLIDWORKS Education Edition at Lycée Colbert Lorient

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