WS#17 The New Frontiers of Advanced Humanoid and Legged Robots
Francesco Ferro (PAL Robotics), Andrija Feher (Synapticon), Matthias Reichenbach (Mercedes-Benz AG), Wesley Roozing (Topic Group on Mechatronics, University of Twente), Navvab Kashiri (Topic Group on Mechatronics, Leonardo)Room 11-13
Questions to be answered
- What are legs good for? When are they useful or needed?
- What are the safety requirements for humanoids to work around humans, and how do we achieve them in legged systems?
- Where are the capability gaps and are they primarily mechatronic, control, or cognitive in nature?
- How can the energy efficiency / operation time of humanoid robots be increased?
- What are the actuation requirements for humanoids, and how can mechatronics innovation reduce the cost of humanoid platforms?
Description
This workshop will deliver valuable insights into the latest technological advancements in humanoid and other legged robots, highlighting the rapidly developing sector of humanoid bipedal systems. It will cover recent breakthroughs in mechatronics which are driving the emergence of market-ready humanoid robots, and a vision of the potential future of humanoid robots.
Attendees will have the chance to connect with leading experts, researchers, and industry professionals in the field of humanoid and legged robots. The aim is to foster collaborations, partnerships, and knowledge exchange. The workshop is designed to be highly interactive, with both a panel discussion and breakout discussions. Discussions will focus on the practical applications of humanoid robots, such as their roles in risky environments and performing heavy work, and the technological gaps that need to be addressed to apply humanoids in such roles.
Through alignment with its partner workshop “Applications for Humanoid Robots in Europe”, the two workshops will cover both the technological and application/market aspects of humanoid robots.
Organisation of the WS
00:00 – 00:03: Introduction by organisers
00:03 – 00:53: Keynote talks (see titles below)
- Keynote 1: Francesco Ferro (PAL Robotics), Alessandro di Nuovo (Sheffield)
- Keynote 2: Sebastian Wolf (DLR)
- Keynote 3: Parker Conroy (Apptronik)
- Keynote 4: Christian Ott (TU Wien)
- Keynote 5: Nikolai Ensslen (Synapticon)
00:53 – 01:18: Panel discussion - Fed by mentimeter and questions from audience
01:18 – 01:20: Survey - prioritisation of technical challenges and solutions
01:20: Closing
Keynote 1: Francesco Ferro (PAL Robotics), Alessandro di Nuovo (Sheffield)
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Keynote 2: Sebastian Wolf (DLR)
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Keynote 3: Parker Conroy (Apptronik)
Title: The Future of Robot Form & Function: Exploring the Anatomy and Evolution of Humanoid Robots
Abstract:
Recent breakthroughs in AI have accelerated the development of general-purpose, humanoid robots, and innovative companies are ready to deploy humanoid systems in both factory floors and logistics warehouses worldwide. As we look to a future with humanoids working not only in industrial environments, but eventually the home, what are the considerations for form and function to create a truly flexible, dexterous, and intelligent robot that can work alongside people? Please join us for this informative session for a presentation on various form factors, from legged solutions to wheeled base options and their applications, as well as safety considerations for humanoid robots, and how advancements in design, hardware, and software will converge to bring these new, physical AI agents into the world.
Keynote 4: Christian Ott (TU Wien)
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Keynote 5: Nikolai Ensslen (Synapticon)
Title: Making autonomous bipedals stable and safe: Tackling the safety and real-world interfacing challenges of physical AI
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Intended outcome
Speakers, Panelists, etc
Speakers/panelists:
- Sebastian Wolf (DLR, NeoDavid humanoid)
- Francesco Ferro (PAL Robotics)
- Alessandro di Nuovo (Sheffield Hallam University, coordinator of PRIMI Project)
- Parker Conroy (Apptronik)
- Christian Ott (TU Wien)
- Nikolai Ensslen (Synapticon)
Moderators: Wesley Roozing and Navvab Kashiri
Topic Groups and/or Innovation networks involved
Topic Group on Mechatronics
Projects involved
PRIMI: Performance in Robot Interaction via Mental Imagery (Horizon Europe) https://primi-project.eu/
Further information
Organisers
- Francesco Ferro (PAL Robotics),
- Andrija Feher (Synapticon),
- Matthias Reichenbach (Mercedes-Benz AG),
- Wesley Roozing (Topic Group on Mechatronics, University of Twente),
- Navvab Kashiri (Topic Group on Mechatronics, Leonardo)