Project objectives
The Cognitive Robotics Initiative for Industry 5.0 aims to integrate cognitive robotics into manufacturing processes in particular. The goal is to develop seamless collaboration between humans and robots so that robots understand the objectives of their tasks, adapt to changes, and work flexibly alongside humans. The project focuses on three main areas: improving human-robot interaction, developing intuitive programming methods, and transferring skills through imitation learning.
The aim is to increase the expertise of universities and companies, which will support industrial business and enable the development of innovative applications. The aim is to strengthen the adoption of cognitive robotics technologies in Finnish industry, enabling faster implementation of advanced technologies and innovations. The project aims to have a positive impact on production efficiency, robotics safety, and energy efficiency. In addition, the project aims to promote international research cooperation.
Contact information:
Project Manager
Kari Marttila
tel. +358 44 710 3263
kari.k.marttila@samk.fi
Projects activities
The project activities address robot senses, methods and testing, user interface design, safety, and pilot projects such as intelligent welding robotics, flexible assembly robots, and safe robotics environments.
In terms of technology development, the project will design and test new cognitive systems that combine artificial intelligence, information security, and intuitive user interfaces. The sensory systems of robots will be developed so that they can perceive their environment more accurately and interact with humans more safely. In addition, methods utilizing deep learning and augmented reality are being tested in relation to robot programming and decision-making.
At the end of the project, the new technologies will be tested in industrial environments in pilot trials to assess their usability and effectiveness. The pilots will provide valuable feedback on how the developed solutions work in practice and how they can be integrated into industrial production processes. This will ensure that the results of the project are genuinely applicable and useful for companies. The end result will be concrete applications that streamline production processes and promote smooth cooperation between humans and robots.
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Partners
Satakunta University of Applied Sciences, Centria University of Applied Sciences, Turku University of Applied Sciences and Vaasa University of Applied Sciences are jointly implementing the project. The main responsibility for the project lies with Centria University of Applied Sciences, while SAMK focuses in particular on the implementation of the project’s specific sub-objectives.
