Imagine if robots and humans could work together like a well-coordinated team without needing expensive, custom-made software for every single task. This project creates a universal 'translator' and toolkit that lets different robots and sensors talk to each other and people in real-time. It's like giving industrial robots a common language so they can be set up in a factory quickly and safely.
Industrial robot deployment is currently too expensive and complex because software is often proprietary and rigid. This makes it difficult for companies to implement flexible human-robot collaboration at scale.
An All-in-one Middleware combining ROS2, FIWARE, and ROS4HRI. This software enables real-time communication and standardized interaction between humans and robots.
If you are a vehicle assembly plant dealing with rigid automation that slows down production changes — this project developed AgileHRI middleware that allows robots and humans to collaborate on complex tasks. This makes the production line more flexible and reduces the cost of updating robot workflows.
If you are a medical equipment manufacturer dealing with the need for high-precision robot assistance in sterile environments — this project developed a standardized software toolkit that ensures robots interact safely with human staff. This reduces the technical barriers to deploying assistive robotics in clinics.
If you are an electronics assembly SME dealing with high costs of proprietary robotics software — this project developed an open-source All-in-one Middleware. This allows you to integrate robots and sensors using shared standards, lowering the entry price for automation.
It uses open-source technologies and a standardized middleware to simplify integration and reduce the need for expensive custom software development. Based on available project data, this makes deployments simpler and cheaper.
Yes, the project is demonstrating scalability through 4 Testing and Experimentation Facilities and more than 25 workplaces across Europe.
The project focuses on open-source technologies, utilizing tools like ROS2 and FIWARE to ensure the solutions are open and accessible.
It integrates a structured ethical framework and an external ethics committee to ensure solutions align with European ethical, legal, and societal principles.
The All-in-one Middleware is specifically designed for seamless communication and real-time data exchange between robots, sensors, and human operators.
The consortium is well-balanced for commercialization, featuring 11 partners from 5 countries. With a 36% industry ratio (4 industrial partners) and 5 SMEs, the project has a strong link to market needs, while 4 research/university entities provide the technical depth.
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