WS#44 Circularity in Robotics: Design and use-cases

WS#44 Circularity in Robotics: Design and use-cases

Michel Joop van der Schoor (euRobotics TG Sustainability), Brigita Jurisic (International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory), Dr. Esmaeil Najafi (Saxion University of Applied Sciences, Associate Professor), Oswald Bratuc (PROFACTOR GmbH), Dr. Gabriele Marchello (Italian Institute of Technology), Sharath Akkaladevi (PROFACTOR GmbH), Franziska Kirstein (Blue Ocean Robotics), Simon Schläger (RWTH Aachen), Mehmet Önal (Hidropar Motion Control Technologies Center (HKTM)), Anastasia Garbi (European Dynamics Luxembourg SA), Amit Kumar Pandey (Rovial Space)Room 11-13

Questions to be answered

  • What challenges and opportunities arise with the introduction of robots in circular supply chains, and how can it advance circularity goals?
  • How can design methods like Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) and stakeholder involvement help determine if using robots is necessary and guide ways to reduce the environmental and social impact of robots or the overall manufacturing process?
  • What is the economic benefit of adding robots into circular economy design scenarios?

Description

This workshop will explore the role of different stakeholders for robotic applications in advancing circular economy goals, with a focus on sustainable design practices and life cycle engineering. Through various case studies, participants will gain insights into the design and implementation of robotic systems that prioritize sustainability, covering topics such as early-stage life cycle engineering (LCE), stakeholder engagement, and circular supply chain formation. The workshop will highlight practical use cases, including recycling of end-of-life ships, remanufacturing, and e waste processing, showcasing how robotic technologies can reduce negative social and environmental impact while creating economic value. Attendees will engage in interactive group work, discussing challenges and developing solutions to enhance the circularity of robotic applications.

Organisation of the WS

  1. Sustainability & Circular Economy: Challenges, Needs & Requirements from CE Industry (10min)
  2. Life Cycle Engineering & Sustainable Robotic Design for Circularity (10min)
  3. Round-Tables: Use-Cases for Circular Design & LCE (40min)

UC1: Battery Manufacturing

UC2. Ship Recycling

UC3: Wood recycling

  1. Panel Discussion or presentation with questions/feedback on UC Roundtable Results (20min)

Intended outcome

Participants of the workshop will:

  • get input from audience on LCE & Circularity
  • get an idea of the importance of design and its power to support sustainability goals
  • work collaboratively on a specific use case gaining insights into the value of diverse stakeholder engagement in sustainable robot design.

Speakers, Panelists, etc

  • Dr. Esmaeil Najafi, Saxion University of Applied Sciences, Netherlands, Associate Professor (Case study: Metal recycling with machine vision)
  • Evren Samur, Hidropar Motion Control Technologies Center (HKTM), Türkiye
  • Mehmet Önal, Hidropar Motion Control Technologies Center (HKTM), Türkiye

Moderators:

  • Michel Joop, van der Schoor, EU Robotics TG Sustainability, micheljoop@gmail.com
  • Oswald Bratu, PROFACTOR GmbH, oswald.bratu@profactor.at
  • Brigita Jurisic, International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, brigita.jurisic@inl.int

Topic Groups and/or Innovation networks involved

Innovation Network: EDIH Ai5production (http://www.ai5production.at)

Topic Group: TG on Sustainability, TG Socially Intelligent Robots and Societal Applications

Projects involved

Further information

Organisers

  • Michel Joop van der Schoor (euRobotics TG Sustainability), micheljoop@gmail.com
  • Brigita Jurisic (International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory), brigita.jurisic@inl.int
  • Dr. Esmaeil Najafi (Saxion University of Applied Sciences, Associate Professor), e.najafi@saxion.nl
  • Oswald Bratuc (PROFACTOR GmbH), oswald.bratu@profactor.at
  • Dr. Gabriele Marchello (Italian Institute of Technology), gabriele.marchello@iit.it
  • Sharath Akkaladevi (PROFACTOR GmbH), Sharath.Akkaladevi@profactor.at
  • Franziska Kirstein (Blue Ocean Robotics), fk@blue-ocean-robotics.com
  • Simon Schläger (RWTH Aachen), Schlaeger@igmr.rwth-aachen.de
  • Mehmet Önal (Hidropar Motion Control Technologies Center (HKTM)), mehmet.onal@ikc.edu.tr
  • Anastasia Garbi (European Dynamics Luxembourg SA), anastasia.garbi@eurodyn.com
  • Amit Kumar Pandey (Rovial Space) amit@rovial.space
Wed 16:00 - 17:20
Circular economy, Industry, Sustainability