TECNALIA presents the benefits of collaboration between humans and robots in work environments
The collaboration between humans and robots could increase productivity, improve the quality of work and reduce occupational risks. Collaborative robots are easy to programme and can be quickly integrated into existing work environments.
Moreover, technological advances such as artificial intelligence and machine learning are allowing robots to become increasingly autonomous and adaptable. These advances are facilitating smoother, more efficient interactions between humans and robots, better decision-making and shortening the learning curve of workers.
Furthermore, human-robot collaboration is looking to enhance the capabilities of the workforce so that they can focus on tasks that require uniquely human skills, and acquire new skills quickly and effectively.
Benefits of collaboration between humans and robots
In this webinar you will learn about the challenges involved in achieving the Worker 5.0 concept. TECNALIA will demonstrate the benefits of collaboration between humans and robots in the new era of reindustrialisation. TECNALIA will present the future of technologies and their possible evolution through specific research projects:
- HR-Recycler: the development of a “hybrid human-robot recycling plant for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
- FORTIS: AI-based solutions to the human-robot relationship in industrial environments.
- IKASprod: advanced technologies for learning by demonstration in industrial production environments where robots and people interact.
- COGILE: technology for adapting intelligent industrial systems to employees.
- HUMANTECH: human-centred technologies for a safer, greener construction industry.
- LAW-GAME: a fully gamified training system for law enforcement and security forces.
- CONVERGING: “Cooperation and adaptability between operators and AI systems”. There will be two demos. The first will focus on using AI to polish parts through a combination of robotics, AR and artificial intelligence. The second will be on using generative AI to configure/program a robot using natural language.
- SMARTHANDLE: configuring/programming robots via “teach by demonstration”.
Industry challenges at which these solutions are aimed
The solutions presented by TECNALIA are aimed at solving industry's problems in terms of an ageing workforce, a lack of skilled labour and the emergence of technologies that make greater efficiency and productivity possible in:
- Advanced automation: smart sensors, IoT connectivity, predictive analytics
- Industrial robotics: artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, improvement in 3D vision systems
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Human-robot collaboration (cobots)
- Data analysis and predictive maintenance
The event is aimed at managers, R&D managers, manufacturing plant managers, integrators, IT managers and people involved in improving productivity ratios, improving the quality of work and reducing occupational hazards in sectors such as:
- Machine-Tooling and Robotics
- Aeronautical
- Space
- Automotive Industry
- The manufacturing industry in general
We will be joined by Sara Sillaurren, head of the Human Factors & User Experience laboratory at TECNALIA.