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Questions to be answered

• What are the potential applications of humanoid robots across various industries?
• What experiences and lessons have been learned from the first field trials, particularly regarding early prototypes in laboratories and production environments?
• What current capabilities do humanoid robots possess, and how can they be demonstrated?
• What challenges must be addressed for the widespread adoption of humanoid robots?
• What are the specific needs to implement humanoid robots effectively?

Description

Join us for an insightful workshop that explores the exciting potential applications of humanoid robots across various industries. We will showcase their current capabilities and engage in a discussion about the challenges that must be overcome for successful widespread implementation.

Key topics include:

• Overview of potential applications for humanoid robots
• Demonstration of existing capabilities
• Challenges and barriers to widespread adoption
• Insights into the needs of system integrators for effective implementation
• Experiences and lessons learned from initial field trials
• Examination of potential applications and challenges associated with early prototypes in laboratory settings and production environments

This workshop aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of both the opportunities and obstacles in the realm of humanoid robotics. Through alignment with its partner workshop “The New Frontiers of Advanced Humanoid and Legged Robots” (WS#17), the two workshops will cover both the technological and application/market aspects of humanoid robots.

Organisation of the WS

• 11:10 - 11:15 Introduction to workshop (4NE-1, Neura)
• 11:15 - 11:30 Presentation about Applications in Automotive Industry by Mercedes Benz AG and Apptornik
• 11:30 - 11:45 Presentation about Applications in Aerospace Industry by PAL Robotics
• 11:45 - 12:00 Presentation about Applications in Health Care and Domestic Services by Neura
• 12:00 - 12:30 Discussion Panel moderated by 4NE-1 and audience Q&A

Intended outcome

• Insights into potential applications for humanoid robots and the challenges still to overcome.
• A realistic timeline for widespread adaptation

Speakers, Panelists, etc

People Actively Involved

• Stephen Travers – Head of Digitalization & Production System, Mercedes-Benz AG, Germany
• Parker Conroy – Director of Product, Apptronik, JSA
• David Reger – CEO, NEURA Robotics GmbH, Germany
• Francesco Ferro – PAL Robotics, Spain

Moderator

• Neura humanoid robot (4NE-1)

Topic Groups and/or Innovation networks involved

• Not applicable

Projects involved

• Not applicable

Further information

• Not applicable

Organisers

• Ramez Awad (Fraunhofer IPA),
• Matthias Reichenbach (Mercedes-Benz AG),
• Francesco Ferro (PAL Robotics)