TRINITY DIH

What are the questions to be discussed and answered in the WS?

What is CyberSecurity in Robotics?

What are the major developments impacting CyberSecurity in Robotics?

What do you need to do to increase maturity in your CyberSecurity operations?

Description: The CyberSecurity in robotics market is expected to register 11.0% CAGR between 2022 and 2029,up from 8.4% CAGR recorded during 2014-2021, according to market research reports. However, there is a general market gap in solutions and services, technologies and capabilities serving the robotics domain. During this workshop, the CyberSecurity challenge for robotics that was presented during the previous years at ERF will put into the perspective of 2023 and up and coming years. Following the research done during the TRINITY-project, the limitation is a false sense of security CyberSecurity solutions specialists will provide insights in their developments, indicating gaps and challenges and opportunities for further fundamental and applied research. We will be discussing the widespread industrial robots globally, indicating where existing technologies cybersecurity can provide improvements.

Intended outcome

Information about community involvement and services offered (e.g. DIHs, open calls, platforms, …), Workshop discussion topics of common interest, success stories, use cases, etc, Workshop covering material new to ERF that the Robotics community should engage with, Workshop on recent developments in technology or applications, Workshops engaging non-roboticists to understand needs/goals (policy, commercial, technical)

Approach and Agenda

During the session, an in depth 10-15 minute perspective of all speakers will be followed by a 30-45 min panel discussion on the following topics. CyberSecuring robotic systems, how hard can it be? Robot customers are not asking for CyberSecurity. Aren they? Is it sufficient to ensure OT-cybersecurity in order to achieve Robot CyberSecurity. What are the gaps in the current industry and research and how to resolve them? Audience will be suggested to ask questions and concerns, to indicate their Robotics Setup and gather how they can better secure the situation, developers to see how they can engineer cybersecurity. We will ask the audience how they would cope with specific challenges, and provide some roads forward. 

Further information: https://cybersecurityforrobotics.com/; www.trinity-project.eu

Contributors:

Jorgen E. Hartig , Unai Ayucar Carbajo (Alias Robotics), Ulrich Seldslachts, Paul Ribus

Organisers: 

Ulrich Seldeslachts, erf@lsec.eu, LSEC – Leaders In Security

Unai Ayucar Carbajo, uayucar@aliasrobotics.com, Alias Robotics

Main questions to be answered: 

· Challenges in the automotive manufacturing industry, and why industrial robots cannot resolve these issues, and why cobots can provide better solutions. We will discuss from safety, working efficiency, costs and social acceptability aspects. 

· Industry 5.0 and the increasing attention of human-robot interaction accelerates the adoption of cobots. The EU regulations and proposal from large European carmakers have promoted the development of cobots. 

· What is holding back SMEs from adopting cobots – hard to evaluate payback time, unable to reduce human operators after introducing cobots, and low operational speed. Several practical Japanese SMEs will be listed as examples for people to discuss. 

WS Description: This session aims to let people understand the evolving technology – cobots. The current manufacturing industry is facing significant challenges such as low-volume high mix manufacturing, more differentiation from the products, bringing human operators back to manufacturing, and enhancing the productivity of SMEs. 

Intended outcome: Workshop discussion topics of common interest, success stories, use cases, etc, Workshop on recent developments in technology or applications, Workshops engaging non-roboticists to understand needs/goals (policy, commercial, technical), Workshop expected to create a roadmap or white paper 

Approach: 1-5 minutes: Personal introduction and an overview of the presentation topic 

5-30 minutes: PowerPoint presentation on the topic covering key technology transitions, policy impacts, and recent developments of collaborative robots in the automotive manufacturing industries in and outside Europe. In the middle of the presentation, there will be some interactive tools such as an online survey tool for collecting people’s opinions and discussing them openly. 

30-45 minutes: Q&A session, there will be an interactive poll asking for a quick survey, and the answers will be discussed. 

Contributors: Yulin Wang 

Further information: Collaborative Robots (Cobots) 2023-2043: Technologies, Players & Markets: https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-report/collaborative-robots-cobots-2023-2043-technologies-players-and-markets/888 

Service Robots 2022-2032: Technologies, Players & Markets: ht 

Organisers: 

· Yulin Wang, y.wang@idtechex.com, IDTechEx

Bio: Dertien works as assistant professor at the Robotics and Mechatronics group of University of Twente, the Netherlands where he mainly lectures in the Creative Technology BSc programme and Interaction Technology MSc programme. He has contributed to various projects such as PIRATE (pipe inspection robotics for gas distribution mains) TISCALI (sewer
inspection) ROBOCONNECT (robotic cable splicing for power distribution) and more recently to HRI related research such as WEAFING (EU H2020 project on EAP powered haptic wearables) and HELPER (development of a Hospital Environment Linked Pain Evaluation Robot). Besides work at University he is directing a care facility for people with Autism, using a FabLab inspired workshop as daily occupation and he builds robotics for stage and television, recently accumulating his efforts in a newly founded Robot Theatre Lab.

He has given two TEDx lectures, participated in numerous television shows for science education, as well as being one of the makers in the Dutch version of ‘The Big Life Fix’ in 2021, designing assistive technology for people with very specific disabilities.

Main questions to be answered: 

· What are the chances and challenges of next generation UIs in robotics training and control? Comments from audience after experimenting. 

· How well XR environments are suitable for remote robotics training? Comments from audience after experimenting. 

· How XR-technology and Digital Twins enable physical hardware interaction in robotics training? Comments from audience after experimenting. 

WS Description: We introduce an interactive virtual training environment for remote education and training. Digital twins utilizing XR-technology enable immersive and augmented remote training of robots. For controlling, any mobile device or PC with an Internet browser, optionally XR equipment, can be used. We also present how robots can be controlled remotely from metaverse environment. 

Physical robots will be present on the stage during our sessions, the audience can experience digital twins of physical robots as an Augmented Reality experience. At the beginning of each session a link will be provided for the audience to participate in the sessions with their own mobile devices to experience Augmented Reality training environments and digital twins during each session. The audience can also influence on progress of the sessions by Mentimeter, Miro Board and discussion at the end of each session. 

Intended outcome: Workshop on recent developments in technology or applications, Novel format (e.g. interactive matchmaking session for technologies and applications), Workshop discussion topics of common interest, success stories, use cases, etc, Workshops engaging non-roboticists to understand needs/goals (policy, commercial, technical), Interactive experiment of robotics training to be remembered 

Approach: Session’s description for 80 minutes: 

Centria University of Applied Sciences: Tero Kaarlela, Length 15 minutes presentation + 5 minutes discussion 

“Introduction of Workshop and presentation on Immersive and augmented training environments for mobile and collaborative robots.” Audience can experience digital twins of physical robots on the stage as an Augmented Reality ex15 minutes presentation + 5 minutes discussion 

Florida International University: Leonardo Bobadilla, Length 15 minutes pres

“Extending remote robotics testbeds in environments with sensing, communication, and adversarial challenges.” Audience can experience underwater robot monitoring with their own mobile devices. 

Probot Oy: Matti Tikanmäki, Length 15 minutes presentation + 5 minutes discussion “Extended reality and next generation UIs in control of mobile robotics”. Industrial view of utilizing extended reality in robotics is presented. 

Turku University of Applied Sciences: Víctor Blanco Bataller, Length 15 minutes presentation + 5 minutes discussion 

“Industrial Metaverse. Applications for training and education” Audience can interact with the physical robot remotely using their mobile devices. 

Contributors: PhD Student Tero Kaarlela M.Sc., Centria University of Applied Sciences, invited and confirmed. Role: Introduces the developed remote immersive and augmented training environment for mobile and collaborative robots and guides experiments with audience. 

CEO Matti Tikanmäki Probot Oy, invited and confirmed. Role: Introduces a company’s view on extended reality and next generation UIs in control of mobile robotics and guides experiments to audience. 

Researcher Víctor Blanco Bataller, Turku University of Applied Sciences. Role: Introduces Industrial metaverse applications for training and education and guides experiments with audience. 

Dr. Leonardo Bobadilla, Florida International University, invited and confirmed. Role: 

Introduces extending remote robotics testbeds in environments with sensing, communication, and adversarial challenges. Guides audience in experimenting underwater robot monitoring. 

Further information: Links to websites: 

Centria’s research and development https://net.centria.fi/en/rdi/ 

Probot Oy https://probot.fi/ 

Turku UAS / FIT 

https://www.tuas.fi/en/research-and-development/lets-innovate-together/

FIU Motion, Robotics, and Automation Lab. http:// 

Organisers: 

· Sakari Pieskä, sakari.pieska@centria.fi, Centria University of Applied Sciences

· Matti Tikanmäki, matti.tikanmaki@probot.fi, Probot Oy (a company) 

· VíctorBlanco Bataller, victor.blancobataller@turkuamk.fi, Turku University of Applied Sciences 

· Leonardo Bobadilla, bobadilla@cs.fiu.edu, Florida International University

5 IAs: TRINITY, RIMA, DIH-HERO, DIH2, agROBOfood 

Areas mainly addressed: Healthcare, Agri-Food, Maintenance and Inspection, Agile Production 

Main questions to be answered: 

· How have different robotics DIH networks (Innovation Actions) developed services for SMEs and how have these been received and utilized by the SMEs, especially in relation to the development/uptake of their robotics solutions towards commercialization 

· How will the current 5 robotics IAs (networks of DIHs) continue to provide services for the industry and accelerate the market introduction of robotics? What are the differences in different industries (e.g. Health, Agrifood, Agile Manufacturing, Inspecti 

WS Description: A group of 5 EU-funded robotics projects on the topics of robotics have provided financial support of 40M EUR and additional services to more than 180 European robotics SMEs, to help them bring their solutions to the market. What are the lessons learned and what challenges do SMEs face in bringing their solutions to the market? What services are most important and what are the needs DIHs are not addressing? How can these services be made available across Europe by future networks? 

We will debate the challenges ahead and will seek to pave the way for DIHs networks in serving companies not only within their region, but across Europe, enabling greater uptake of innovative solutions. 

Intended outcome: Information about community involvement and services offered (e.g. DIHs, open calls, platforms, …) 

Approach: The workshop will be an interactive and will be structured on two topics: 

• Impact created by DIHs networks – services for SMEs 

• Future of DIHs networks – challenges and recommendations 

Agenda points: 

1. Welcome and panelist introductions 

2. Panel initial remarks 

3. Moderator-curated questions directed to the panelists on topic: Impact created by DIHs networks – services for SMEs + Online Poll directed to the audience and Q&A 

4. Moderator-curated questions directed to the panelists, on topic: Future of DIHs networks – challenges and recommendations 

5. Q&A 

6. Conclusions 

Contributors: 

Speakers: 

Mina Lanz – Coordinator of TRINITY Robotics DIHs 

Christophe Leroux – Coordinator of Rima Network 

Françoise J Siepel – Coordinator of DIH-HERO 

Ali Muhammad – Coordinator of DIH² 

Tsampikos Kounalakis– Robotics researcher-agROBOfood 

Moderator 

Maurits Butter RI4EU Gateway to EU Robotics Initiatives 

Further information: 0 

Organisers: 

· Maurits Butter, dana.visoreanu@civitta.com, RI4EU (RODIN project)

Main questions to be answered: 

· How can interfaces reduce the overall integration effort in industrial automation solutions? 

· How can we transfer robot applications from one robot to another (across kinematics, manufacturers, and types)? 

WS Description: Turnkey solutions with low integration effort are a market trend in the automatization domain for a few years now. The supply chain issues in the past years have shown that a modern production needs to be able to adjust to change and exchange parts inside of the factory in general. More and more end-users are interested in scaling turn key solutions but most applications are custom made for one industrial robot or robot family. Some standartisation efforts have been made in the past but none has really picked up so far. Within this workshop we want to discuss which interfaces allow robot agnostic applications and solutions and with that minimize integration effort. 

Intended outcome: Workshop on recent developments in technology or applications 

Approach: 

1) Real-World Examples and Problem Motivation 

2) Questions/Poll – What is the Status? 

3) Discussion 

4) Wrap up and Next Steps 

Organisers: 

· Jan Carstensen, jan.carstensen@vorausrobotik.com, voraus robotik GmbH

Areas mainly addressed: Agri-Food, Maintenance and Inspection, Autonomy, Collaborative Robots and cloud robotics 

Main questions to be answered: 

· What are the major technological barriers in mechatronics for better real-world robots? 

· What are the major commercial barriers in availability of suitable mechatronics components? 

· Where should our field focus its efforts in the coming 5-10 years? 

WS Description: As the physical side of robot intelligence, mechatronics is the foundational technology that enables robots to move, locomote, and physically interact with their environment. Therefore, it is core to numerous applications, with vastly different requirements. Recent years have seen significant advances in mechatronics, both on the technological side as well as in the commercial availability of components. However, significant barriers remain on both these fronts that hinder development and application of robotics on a broader scale. 

This workshop aims to evaluate the state of the art, identify current technological and commercial barriers, and look ahead to promising new developments and roadmapping. 

Intended outcome: Workshop discussion topics of common interest, success stories, use cases, etc, Workshop expected to create a roadmap or white paper, Workshop on recent developments in technology or applications, Workshops engaging non-roboticists to understand needs/goals (policy, commercial, technical) 

Approach: After a short introduction by the organisers, four speakers from mixed industrial and academic backgrounds will give very short talks, describing their view on the state, barriers, and future of mechatronics, from an academic, commercial, or mixed perspective. 

Subsequently, a substantial part (40%) of this workshop will be dedicated to a panel and audience discussion on important topics related to these questions. This discussion will be initiated and led by the organisers, with predefined questions and those gathered from important points from the speaker talks. 

We hope to achieve a stimulating discussion on this incredibly important field that is all too often forgotten in this age of focus on software and AI. 

Contributors: Industrial contributors: 

– Andrija Feher (Synapticon) 

– Francesco Ferro (PAL Robotics) 

Academic contributors: 

– Nikos Tsagarakis (Italian Institute of Technology, IIT) 

– Tamim Asfour (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, KIT) 

Organisers: 

· Wesley Roozing, w.roozing@utwente.nl, University of Twente

· Navvab Kashiri, navvab.kashiri.ext@leonardo.com, Leonardo Labs | Intelligent Autonomous System (IAS

Areas mainly addressed: Robotics and AI/Big Data Value, B2B and innovation, Autonomy, Collaborative Robots and cloud robotics, Regulation and Standardization for Robotics and AI, Control technology including virtualisation and edge/cloud 

Main questions to be answered: 

· What are key needs of underground autonomous mining for wireless 5G technology? 

· What are the current performance capabilities of 5G technology in underground mining environment? 

· What are the latent benefits of 5G technology in underground automated mining? 

WS Description: 5G Wireless Information Communication for Autonomous Mining. Needs for wireless information communication in underground automated mining are discussed. Capabilities of 5G technology are introduced. New technology solutions for 5G communication are to be presented and demonstrated. Experimental results of autonomous mining machine experiment in 5G network are presented. Interactive working part with the audience will be arranged. 

Intended outcome: Workshop covering material new to ERF that the Robotics community should engage with, Information about community involvement and services offered (e.g. DIHs, open calls, platforms, …), Novel format (e.g. interactive matchmaking session for technologies and applications), Workshop discussion topics of common interest, success stories, use cases, etc, Workshops engaging non-roboticists to understand needs/goals (policy, commercial, technical), Workshop on recent developments in technology or applications 

Approach: 5G Wireless Information Communication for Autonomous Mining. Expert introductory presentations from top researchers and key technology companies. Demonstration of new technology solutions of 5G network (Nokia Digital Twin, Satel 5G router). Presentation of 5G wireless communication for autonomous mining machine. Presentation and demos of autonomous mining machinery. Interactive workshop with audience. 

Contributors: Rauno Heikkilä, University of Oulu. Daniel Pakkala, VTT. Kirsi Leppä and/or Vesa Välitalo, Nokia. Heikki Keränen, Satel. Miika Kaski, Sandvik. 

Further information: https://cris.vtt.fi/en/projects/next-generation-mining 

Organisers: 

· Rauno Heikkilä, rauno.heikkila@oulu.fi, University of Oulu

· Daniel Pakkala, daniel.pakkala@vtt.fi, VTT Techical Researc Center of Finland 

· KirsiLeppä, kirsi.leppa@nokia.com, Nokia 

· Heikki Keränen, heikki.keranen@satel.com, Satel Oy

Main questions to be answered: 

· What is the progress still needed to empower autonomous robots to support agile production? 

· What are the different ways of applying agile manufacturing methodology to robotics? 

· How can autonomous robots be implemented in industry 4.0 and industry 5.0 to help companies reach their goals? 

WS Description: In order for production in industry to meet changing demands, it’s essential to develop technological systems able to respond to business needs in an agile way. Along with agile production, robotics plays a key role in industry 4.0 and industry 5.0. However, to better utilise solutions such as autonomous robots, cobots, and fleet management- robots that push the limits of perception, planning, & control are needed. 

In this workshop we will hear from robotics experts, including partners in EU projects Agimus and Pillar, and relevant projects that cover the same topic. We will be joined by robotics companies working to develop robotics platforms for agile production. 

As well as individual speaker presentations, the session will feature a panel discussion with open ended questions on the progress to date and progress still needed to empower robotics to support agile production. 

Intended outcome: Workshop covering material new to ERF that the Robotics community should engage with, Workshop on recent developments in technology or applications, Workshop discussion topics of common interest, success stories, use cases, etc 

Approach: – Intro to Session (5 min) 

– Panel discussion 5 SME representatives (20 min). 

Experiences from 5 SMEs on challenges faced/facing in bringing robotics solutions to markets. What benefits did they receive from a network of DIHs (IAs)? What made an impact? What would they recommend to improve/add regarding services? 

– Panel discussion on the future of DIH-networks and services. (15 min) 5 representatives from IAs and moderator discuss with audience on lessons learned and future provision of services. 

Interactivity: 

– Internet Poll where the audience can ‘vote’ on a list of services which they think would be most important for robotics developers 

– Internet Poll to propose questions for Panel members and the possibility to vote for questions posed by others. Moderator will ask the top 3-voted questions from the audience to panel members 

Contributors: 

We will be joined by research institutions, including research groups and developers in the topic and robotics companies working in the field of robotics in agile production 

Organisers: 

· Alessandro Di Fava, euprojects@pal-robotics.com, PAL Robotics

· Sarah Terreri, euprojects@pal-robotics.com, PAL Robotics