RoboMill IQ: An Integrated Digital Framework for Optimised Robotic Machining

About the Project

RoboMill IQ is an integrated digital decision-support framework that transforms robotic machining data into optimized manufacturing decisions. The platform combines simulation, predictive modelling, multi-objective optimization, and experimental validation within a unified workflow to improve machining performance and process reliability. Developed using robotic milling of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) and validated on a KUKA KR120 industrial robot, RoboMill IQ accurately predicts machining responses and recommends optimal operating conditions before production. The framework supports knowledge-driven manufacturing, reduces trial-and-error process development, and enhances productivity through data-guided decision making. RoboMill IQ offers commercialization opportunities through software licensing, digital machining libraries, and industrial training solutions.