CREATIVE PATHS for ROBOTS - 15 hours
Online / onsite sessions
Harness the potential of Grasshopper to generate custom code that controls the trajectories of robotic arms.
NEXT COURSE: Spots available
NEW DATES: November 20, 21, & 22, 2026
Registration deadline: Monday, October 26, 2026
Schedule:
- Friday: 4 – 8pm
- Saturday: 10am – 1pm y 3 – 8 pm
- Sunday: 10am – 1pm
*Timezone Madrid, Spain.
Location onsite sessions: Controlmad and Lowpoly (Madrid).
Live sessions on our online platform online.controlmad.com. There you can access the live sessions through Zoom and download documents and files.
Course code: Robots
COURSE INFO
The course can be followed in-person or remotely.
Both formats include access to our educational platform , where you can download course files and materials.
Online participants will be connected via Zoom, with access to cameras and microphones, allowing them to ask questions and actively participate in the design and programming process, just like the in-person students.
Level > Basic/ intermediate*
Who is it for? > Professionals or students in the fields of engineering, architecture, design, 3D printing, fab labs, and, in general, anyone involved in creative disciplines and CAD-CAM fabrication.
Requirements >
Rhino 7 or 8 (Windows or Mac). If you do not have it, you can download a 90-days evaluation version
Onsite: Each participant must bring their own laptop with Rhino installed.
Online: Zoom app.
Language > English (No advanced level required, and questions can be answered in Spanish).
Minimum number of registered students : 8
Maximum number of onsite spots: 10
We recommend having basic or intermediate knowledge of Rhino and Grasshopper3D, as well as a general understanding of data trees and their structure. Basic experience with 3D printing is also required.
Additionally, if you’re new to Grasshopper, you can check out our pre-recorded course.
Introduction to Grasshopper.
PROGRAM
In this 15-hour course, you will learn how to harness the power of Grasshopper to generate custom code that controls the path of 6-axis robotic arms. Students will be responsible for operating the robots under our supervision and designing a chair that will be 3D printed at full scale using an industrial pellet extruder attached to a robotic arm.
This course is organized by Controlmad in collaboration with Lowpoly.
Lowpoly offers a comprehensive design service specializing in digital manufacturing and innovation, adapting to the needs of each client. They care about recycling and reusing manufacturing scraps as printing material for their product line.
PROGRAM
Module #1: Introduction to robot arms and their configuration inside Grasshopper in its most common workflows.
Module #2: Understanding how to 3D print at large scale with a robot arm. The students will design one chair or similar object and it will be 3D printed in real size.
Module #3: Related to controlling other types of end effectors as well as their paths and planes for the robot to be moved.
We will use two different ABB robot arms:
ABB IRB-140 and ABB IRB-6620, with the ABB language robot: RAPID.
The course also includes an introduction to robotic arms and their setup within Grasshopper for the most common workflows.
FEE
- Online 445 euros. Early bird fee 345 euros.
- In person 495 euros. Early bird fee 445 euros.
4 early bird discounts available.
ENROLLMENT
Registration and seat reservation are only confirmed once the student signs up and completes the course payment (click the “Pay Now” button).
Registration is managed on a first-come, first-served basis according to the order in which payment confirmation emails or receipts are received.
> Cash payment available at our facilities (by appointment only).
> Bank deposit or transfer. Please click the payment button and select your registration type.
> Debit or credit card (Secure payment platform Stripe). Click the payment button and select the type of registration.
FAQ
- Is previous knowledge in Rhino required?
It can be helpful to have some very basic prior knowledge of Rhino to take this Grasshopper online course. We offer an introductory Rhino course (Rhino Design) as well as a pre-recorded online introduction course. HERE
- Are sessions recorded?
The sessions are live, and we encourage you to attend them to obtain the certificate. However, due to personal circumstances or time zone differences, the sessions will be recorded and available for viewing for two weeks from the start of the course.
- How do I access the sessions?
A few days before the course starts, we will provide you with access to our online platform, where you can download materials, ask questions, join live Zoom sessions, and watch recorded sessions.
- What if I’m a Mac user?
Grasshopper is almost the same in Mac and Windows, so for this course it is not a problem.
- More questions?
Check our FAQ o send us an email to formacion@controlmad.com with name, and phone numnber. One of our instructors will get in touch with you as soon as possible.
