Virtual Robot Building with Fusion

Build and design virtual robots in Fusion while learning CAD, robotics, engineering, and 3D modeling. Ages 13–18.
About this Event
Virtual Robot Building with Fusion
Ages 13–18

In Virtual Robot Building with Fusion, students explore robotics, engineering, and 3D design by creating virtual robots using Autodesk Fusion. Through hands-on design challenges, participants learn how engineers and robotics designers develop robot structures, components, and mechanisms used in manufacturing, exploration, automation, and technology industries.

Students will use professional CAD tools to design robot frames, wheels, arms, sensors, and custom parts while developing skills in engineering design, problem-solving, and innovation. Participants will learn how virtual prototyping helps engineers test and improve robotic systems before building physical models.

A unique focus of this workshop is learning how professional robotics teams build digital robots using real-world components. Students will learn how to find, download, and import vendor-provided STEP files for motors, gearboxes, wheels, bearings, sensors, structural components, and other robotic parts. They will then assemble these components into a complete robot design within Fusion, gaining hands-on experience with mechanical assemblies, constraints, fit verification, and digital prototyping techniques used in industry and competitive robotics programs.

What Students Will Learn

• Introduction to Fusion and CAD design
• Robot design and mechanical systems
• 3D modeling and assembly creation
• Importing and managing vendor STEP files
• Mechanical assembly and component integration
• Engineering design and problem-solving
• Virtual prototyping and testing
• Robotics concepts and applications
• Portfolio development and project presentation

Final Project

Students will design and present an original virtual robot that demonstrates creativity, functionality, and engineering design principles. The final robot will incorporate custom-designed components and vendor-supplied parts assembled into a complete mechanical system.

Registration Requirement

This program is open to students ages 13–18.

The only requirement to participate is obtaining a Member Card. Students must complete the Member Card registration using the link below before attending the workshop.

Member Card Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8IUZPLZimeX4tKToVtJMBryjSCXJQH7RBY3G1yxROe7EwzQ/viewform

Please complete the registration process before the start of the program.