WS#16 TeleRobotics 360: Exploring Innovations from Healthcare to Industry

WS#16 TeleRobotics 360: Exploring Innovations from Healthcare to Industry

Dr. Eng. Antonio Di Tecco (Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies), http://www.ditecco.it/ Alessandro Genua (Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies), Karol Janik (Manufacturing Technology Centre Ltd)Room 25-27

Questions to be answered

This workshop provides an overview of recent advances in telerobotics across healthcare and industrial applications, addressing:

  1. How is AI enhancing autonomy and control in telerobotic systems?
  2. What are the main technical challenges (e.g., latency, haptics, safety) in large-scale deployment?
  3. How can telerobotics be leveraged in manufacturing, logistics, and hazardous environments?
  4. What ethical concerns arise in medical telerobotics (e.g., data security, patient privacy)?
  5. What infrastructure advancements (e.g., 5G/6G) are necessary for real-time remote operations?
  6. What skills and training are needed for professionals working with AI-driven telerobotics?

By attending this workshop, the participant will:

  1. Learn from leading experts.
  2. Engage with cutting-edge innovations AI-enhanced robotic systems, and industrial applications that are revolutionizing the way we interact with technology and reshape industries.
  3. Gain practical insights into overcoming the technical challenges of telerobotics, such as latency, real-time control, and infrastructure needs, directly from the experts solving these issues.
  4. Be part of discussions on the ethical and legal implications of telerobotics, from patient privacy in remote surgeries to accountability and security in industrial contexts.
  5. Discover cross-sector opportunities and future trends in telerobotics, helping you understand how these technologies will impact healthcare and industry in the coming decade.
  6. Gain experience in telerobotics through a live and practical exhibition where they observe and interact with teleoperation activities in real-time, showcasing the technology’s capabilities in healthcare and industrial settings.

Beyond theoretical discussion, this workshop offers actionable insights and real-world applications from healthcare and industrial robotics experts. Moreover, the practical demonstration gives you a hands-on understanding of how telerobotic systems function in real-world scenarios. If you are looking to understand the full spectrum of telerobotic innovation and its potential, this is the workshop you cannot afford to miss.

Description

This workshop aims to provide a comprehensive, multidisciplinary perspective on telerobotics, spanning applications from healthcare to industrial tasks. Historically, many have questioned whether robots will fully replace humans in the workplace. However, introducing teleoperated robots offers a different solution: why must robots completely replace humans when they can collaborate with them instead? Rather than replacing human workers, robots can share tasks in a cooperative environment—through human-robot interaction using collaborative robots (cobots)—or operate remotely in the case of teleoperated robotics.

With insights from renowned speakers and panelists, the workshop will delve into the latest medical and industrial telerobotics breakthroughs. Following a brief introduction by the organizers, the first invited speaker will explore the current role of teleoperated robots in healthcare. This session will discuss how these robots assist doctors today, highlighting the benefits of remote surgery, as well as the challenges in achieving precision and meeting the stringent requirements of medical applications. The focus will also be on industrial applications, examining how Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) transform telerobotics in manufacturing and beyond. As AI and ML have become increasingly integrated into our daily lives, the workshop will discuss their growing influence on industrial telerobotics and how these technologies shape the future of automation and collaboration in diverse sectors.

Organisation of the WS

Duration: 80 minutes

  1. Introduction (10 min)
  • Welcome by moderators, workshop objectives, and speaker introductions.
  1. Speaker Presentations (40 min – 6-7 min each)
  • Prof. Alin Albu-Schäffer – Human-Robot Interaction in Telerobotics
  • Prof. Sven Behnke – AI-Driven Telerobotics for Autonomy and Perception
  • Dr. Abdeldjallil Naceri – Telerobotics for Senior Healthcare: Enhancing Remote Assistance and Rehabilitation through Safe Human-Robot Interaction
  • M.Sc. Stephan Andreas Schwarz – Safety and Usability in Telemanipulated Human-Robot Interactions
  • Dr. Francesco Porcini – Wearable Haptics & Exoskeletons for Remote Interaction
  • Dr. Mario Selvaggio – Leveraging autonomy in robot teleoperation
  1. Interactive Discussion (30 min)
  • Q&A with audience and expert panel
  • Addressing key challenges and future directions
  1. Conclusion (5 min)
  • Summary of key insights, closing remarks, and networking invitation

The proposed speeches' titles are only based on their biography. We are waiting for the official titles.

Participants will have an active role throughout the workshop. They will be called upon to:

  • Listen carefully to the speakers' presentations, taking notes and formulating questions.
  • Interact with other participants and speakers during the break and Q&A session.
  • Explore the latest frontiers of telerobotics, discovering new applications and technologies.
  • Connect with researchers and industry experts and expand their network of contacts.

Intended outcome

Attendees will gain:

  • A comprehensive understanding of the latest innovations in telerobotics.
  • Insights into technical challenges and solutions in AI-driven teleoperation.
  • Awareness of ethical, legal, and infrastructural concerns in medical and industrial applications.
  • Opportunities for networking and potential collaborations.

Speakers, Panelists, etc

Speakers & Panelist :

  • Prof. Alin Albu-Schäffer from Technische Universität München and DLR
  • Prof. Sven Behnke from Universität Bonn
  • Dr. Abdeldjallil Naceri , from Technische Universität München (MIRMI Munich Institute of Robotics and Machine Intelligence)
  • Dr. Porcini Francesco, from School of Advanced Studies Sant’Anna Pisa (Institute of Mechanical Intelligence)
  • Dr. Mario Selvaggio, from PRISMA Lab Naples
  • M. Sc. Stephan Andreas Schwarz, from Technische Universität Chemnitz

Moderators: People who lead the discussion and ensure that the event runs smoothly and effectively:

  • Dr. Eng. Antonio Di Tecco, PhD, M.B.A., Post-Doc at Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies
  • Alessandro Genua, PhD Student at Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies
  • Karol Janik, Technology Manager at Manufacturing Technology Centre Ltd

Topic Groups and/or Innovation networks involved

  • Topics group:
  • Tele Eco Sound
  • Human-Machine, Human-Computer, and Human-Robot Interaction
  • Medical and Industrial Requirements (Technicals and Ethics)
  • Robotic Control Issues
  • Mechanics and Mechanical Architecture
  • Computer Science and AI for Healthcare and Industrial Applications

Projects involved

Further information

Research centers links:

  • Institute of Mechanical Intelligence, Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies:

http://www.santannapisa.it/it/istituto/intelligenza-meccanica

Organisers

  • Dr. Eng. Antonio Di Tecco (Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies), http://www.ditecco.it/
  • Alessandro Genua (Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies),
  • Karol Janik (Manufacturing Technology Centre Ltd)
Thu 08:30 - 09:50
AI, Autonomous Systems, Digital twins, Haptics, Industry, Medical robots, Teleoperation, Telerobotics