WS#48 Human-robot collaboration in industry 5.0: navigating acceptance, inclusion, safety, and ethics
Questions to be answered Topics that will be addressed in this workshop are: What does human-cobot collaboration in industry 5.0 look like (i.e., practical use cases)? How can robots assist industrial work (and in other domains) to improve ergonomics, and compensate for physical changes based on age or disabilities? How does worker diversity (age, anatomical […]
WS#55 CS4R – Cybersecurity for Robotics
Questions to be answered Cybersecurity for robotics is a topic that is gaining major relevance for manufacturers, SIs and asset owners due to the advent of EU cybersecurity regulation. The session will provide practical cases where robot cybersecurity is fostered in different settings and provide insights on how to keep up with existing regulatory landscape. […]
WS#61 Democratizing safe human-robot collaborations on industrial shop floors
Questions to be answered How can intelligent tools support rapid and simple implementation of safe human-robot collaboration? How can AI, such as ChatGPT, be integrated into tools for supporting and guiding users with limited safety expertise? Why is it essential to consider worker-specific characteristics (such as age, gender, and disabilities) in ensuring the safety of […]
WS#32 Close Encounters of the Digital Kind: (Re)defining Alliances between Humans and AI-enhanced cobots
Questions to be answered Consider the IQ (Intelligence Quotient), EQ (Emotional Quotient) and AQ (Action Quotient) as definitory building blocks of the AI-enhanced cobots. Smart (IQ): What cognitive shift is needed for cobots to act as adaptive digital companions? We will examine the problem-solving abilities, reasoning skills, and context awareness of AI-enhanced cobots that can […]
WS#38 Bringing Exoskeletons to Life in Europe: From Labs to Real-World Impact: part I
Questions to be answered What research is being done on rehabilitation and occupational exoskeletons? What are the experiences of exoskeleton companies? What different types of exoskeletons are there? How does it feel to wear an exoskeleton? To which extent have exoskeletons been adopted? Which aspects are important to enhance acceptance of people to wear exoskeletons? […]
WS#41 Towards next generation robotics: Generative AI use cases, challenges and opportunities
Questions to be answered What are the promising, near-term use cases for Generative AI, possibly in combination with other AI models, in robotics across sectors such as inspection, maintenance, assistive robotics, and manufacturing? What are the latest research findings, opportunities, risks, and challenges with Generative AI in robotics? In which areas should Europe lead in […]
WS#43 Data Spaces for the development of AI and robotic applications
Questions to be answered What are the most important applications for Data Spaces in Mobility, Industrial and Healthcare and which are the main technological challenges that need to be addressed in this scope? What are the most important technological AI challenges that need to be overcome to promote Data Spaces usage within the three domains […]
WS#44 Circularity in Robotics: Design and use-cases
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 […]
WS#16 TeleRobotics 360: Exploring Innovations from Healthcare to Industry
Questions to be answered This workshop provides an overview of recent advances in telerobotics across healthcare and industrial applications, addressing: How is AI enhancing autonomy and control in telerobotic systems? What are the main technical challenges (e.g., latency, haptics, safety) in large-scale deployment? How can telerobotics be leveraged in manufacturing, logistics, and hazardous environments? What […]
WS#18 Applications for Humanoid Robots in Europe
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 […]