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The CIIRC CTU team - The Award of the Engineering Academy of the Czech Republic
2021-11-24 16:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Paris)
On Tuesday, November 23, during a ceremony in the Bethlehem Chapel in Prague, the Engineering Academy of the Czech Republic (EACR) presented the twenty-fourth edition of the award for an excellent technical project. The team of the Czech Institute of Informatics, Robotics, and Cybernetics (CIIRC) at the Czech Technical University in Prague received the 2020 award for the RP95-3D protective half mask. As part of the gala evening, an honorary foreign member of the EACR was also appointed – prof. Wolfgang Wahlster, one of the founders of Industry 4.0 from the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence, DFKI (find details also here). The ceremony took place under the auspices of the Rector of CTU in Prague doc. RNDr. Vojtěch Petráček, CSc., and the Dean of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering CTU in Prague prof. Ing. Michael Valášek, DrSc.

Live Stream: Prof. Wahlster on AI & the Next Decade of Industrie 4.0
2021-11-24 12:00 | Online
We would like to invite you to the first public conversation between Prof. Wolfgang Wahlster and Prof. Vladimír Mařík on Industrial AI.

RICAIP Seminar Series

Industrial Artificial Intelligence for Zero-Defect Manufacturing: The Next Decade of Industrie 4.0

Lecturer: Prof. Wolfgang Wahlster, CEA DFKIModerator: Prof. Vladimír Mařík, Scientific Director CIIRC CTU

Live streaming from the Testbed for Industry 4.0, CIIRC CTU.Watch on Youtube CIIRC CTU and FB CIIRC CTU.Discuss through the YT chat or Sli.do #RICAIP_I40.

Artist Meet-up: Lily McCraith & S. Polak – AI in the Context of Nature
2021-11-19 18:00
Livestreaming, Updated Time (due COVID): Friday 19 November 2021 at 18:00 CET

Lily McCraith is a London-based designer, researcher and creative technologist working around the realms of artificial intelligence, computing, and design. Currently, she is in Prague for her residency at the Research and Innovation Centre on Advanced Industrial Production (RICAIP) hosted and coordinated by CIIRC CTU as a fellow of the Goethe-Institut‘s Artificial Intelligence Residency Programme – “AI Residencies”.

During her stay, she aims to exploit the potential of artificial intelligence in the context of its influence on our planet, exploring its role in tackling global problems while critically assessing its energy burden at the same time.

Lily McCraith will be in conversation with leading Czech AI expert Sara Polak, at the pAIoneers lab at Paralelní polis on Friday, 19 November 2021 from 18.00. Watch online on Facebook.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6ayyHyfdAo

The interview will be live-streamed on YouTube and at the Parallel polis café, followed by a brief meet up with Lily McCraith. Covid measures are in place – tests are compulsory and cost 100 CZK per person.

The meet-up is also an informal kick-off of “Rhizomes: AI & nature”, a new interview series produced by Haenke, pAIoneers, and Paralelní polis that explores the relationship between AI and nature through the work of artists, scientists, entrepreneurs and other creative practitioners.

The event is supported by Goethe-Institut Prag in cooperation with the RICAIP Centre and CIIRC CTU.

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Lily McCraith

Lily McCraith is a London-based designer, researcher and creative technologist working across technologies and disciplines. Her work investigates systems, infrastructures and ecologies via active methods of research, enquiry and collaboration. She has a background in computing and design which she studied at Goldsmiths College, University of London. She combines both disciplines in her practice, using many different media and tools such as code, performance, film, augmented reality, 3D modelling and simulation, 3D printing, electronics and artificial neural networks. Lily McCraith has completed several works with machine learning-based text generators.

Digitalization & Data as Tools for Production Management
2021-11-18 10:00 - 14:00
This time is very challenging for companies in the automotive industry. Such demands have never been placed on management in terms of flexibility, ability to adapt to change, orientation in new conditions. An increasing number of factors need to be evaluated to make the right decision. Digitalization and virtualization of production can help immensely in this.

There is no need for large-scale investments in new technologies; after all, companies currently do not have enough funds for them. The solution is an affordable digital solution for the company, which will allow it to move in the area that is key for it.

Come listen to inspiring examples of “how-to” practices and discuss with our experts the possibilities for your company.

Moderator: Alena Burešová, National Centre for Industry 4.0

Format: only an onsite event, CIIRC CTU in Prague, Jugoslávských partyzánů 1580/3 | 160 00 Praha 6

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Programme

9.30 – 10:00Registration10:00Launch of the event10:00 – 10:05ForewordAlena Burešová, NCP4.0 and Pavel Ešner, AutoSAP10:05 – 10:20Real evaluation of the digital maturity of the company in the context of its overall functioning as a basis for determining the right directions for further developmentLubomír Kristek, independent expert of NCP 4.010:20 – 10:40What all enable the correct use of data – “Operation excellence on steroids – Data-enabled management and manufacturing”Pavel Hotovec – Strategy, Analytics and M&A, Deloitte Security s.r.o.10:40 – 11:00Experience from digital solution implementations – maximizing benefits for companies while minimizing the costs of implementing and managing the solutionPetr Gaman, an independent expert of NCP 4.011:00 – 11:20Coffee Break11:20 – 11:40The most useful from the CIIRC research – practical examples leading to greater flexibility and manageability of the companyPetr Kadera, Head of Intelligent Systems for Industry and Distribution Networks Group, CIIRC CTU11:40 – 12:00Using data for decision-making in a crisis – an example of meaningful virtualization of productionPavel Juříček, owner of Brano Group, a.s.12:00 – 12:20From changes in the technological layout of production, the creation of centres of excellence, to the digitalization and implementation of P4.0 in MOTOR JIKOVTomáš Prášil, Member of the Board of Directors for Production, Technology and Purchasing and Director of Project Management, Motor Jikov Group, a.s.12:20 – 12:40Customer requirements for machinery and equipment in terms of digitalizationJaroslav Franc, project manager, LUX spol. s r. o.12:40 – 13:00Case study – MES system for management and registration of work performance, management of competencies in production and order responsibility systemJan Skála, CEO, RaceX S.r.o.13:00 – 14:00Networking lunch and guided tour of the Testbed for Industry 4.0 within the RICAIP research centre

Partners of the event

Conference: CR2028
2021-11-10 08:00 - 19:00
Conference CR2028 is an International conference, focused on the issue of digital transformation in the post-covid period and subsequent data interconnection of companies leading to increased efficiency of mutual intercompany cooperation.

The conference will focus on the definition of strategic development plans of the Czech Republic and case studies on successful solutions and procedures. RICAIP Centre and CIIRC CTU will be represented by Scientific Director of CIIRC CTU Vladimír Mařík (BLOCK 1 – ​The Czech Republic as an industrial power?) & Tilman Becker – Director of the RICAIP Center (BLOCK 2 – Artificial intelligence as a key change technology)

Find more about the event at

CR2028 AGENDA

NOVEMBER 10, BVV, Hall A – Rotunda

8:00 | Registration, breakfast

9:00 – 9:30Viktor Popovič – Introductory lecture

BLOCK 1:

​The Czech Republic as an industrial power?

9:30 – 10:40Jiří Holoubek – introductory lectureVladimír Mařík – Scientific Director of CIIRC CTU

Panellists:Eduard Palíšek – General Director of the Siemens Group

10:40 – 11:10 | 1. Coffee break

BLOCK 2:

Artificial intelligence as a key change technology

11:10 – 12:30Zdeněk Havelka – Introductory lecture: Psychology and benefits of AI

Panellists:Klaus Blüm- ​ Skoda carLukáš Kousal – ​ Skoda Auto: Case Study Intelligent PressPetr Horák – Grant ThorntonTilman Becker – Director of the RICAIP Center

12:30 – 13:50 | Lunch

BLOCK 3:

Evolution of digital systems – from ERP to AI, 5G networks and Blockchain and the National Recovery Plan as a financial tool for their implementation

13:50 – 15:30Zbyněk Bolcek – Introductory lecture

Panellists:Petr Očko – Ministry of Industry and TradeTomas Kunst – CEO TopwetPetr Vojta – ABRA

15:30 – 16:00 | 2. Coffee Break

BLOCK 4:

Economic Outlook of the Czech Republic – Second Transformation: Risks and Opportunities

16:00 – 17:15Dominik Stroukal – Introductory lectureJaroslav Trojan – Nation 1 VC

Panellists:Věra Šmídová – Ela Blockchain Services Vlastimil Vodička – Managing Director of LeadspickerKristian Crepscar – CMO Braiins

17:15 – 17:45

The future of the Czech Republic and health

Jan Vojáček

17:45 – 19:00 | Afterparty & Networking

Streaming from Brussels: Award Ceremony – European Citizen’s Prize
2021-11-09 17:00 - 20:00
Join us watching a live broadcast of the European Citizen’s Prize Ceremony from Brussels, where two teams of two Czech universities are to receive the Award. Researchers from the Czech Institute of Informatics, Robotics and Cybernetics of the Czech Technical University in Prague (CIIRC CTU) for the protective mask “CIIRC RP95-3D“. And Brno Volunteer Center of Masaryk University for the project “MUNI POMÁHÁ/ MUNI Helps”.

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CENTRAL AWARD CEREMONY

9 November 2021Hemicycle Chamber, Paul-Henri Spaak building, European Parliament, Brussels

PROGRAMME

17:00 – 17:15 – Winners / accompanying persons / guests take their seats17:15 – Introduction by moderator Natalie Kontoulis17:15 – Welcome by European Parliament Vice-President Dita Charanzová, Chancellor of the European Citizen’s Prize 17:20 – 18:10 – Awarding of diplomas to the winners of the 2020 edition– Hand out of diplomas to 15 winners by the Chancellor– Speech by Catherine Cox, Head of Communications and Policy of– Family Carers Ireland 2020 Irish winner– Hand out diplomas to the remaining 15 winners by the Chancellor18:10 – 18:25 – Musical intermezzo by Stéphanie Huang, cello and Shuichi Okada, violin18:25 – 19:15 – Awarding of diplomas to the winners of the 2021 edition– Hand out of diplomas to 14 winners by the Chancellor– Speech by Marianna MOSCHOU, First Vice-President of– ELEPAP Rehabilitation Society for the Disabled, 2021 Greek winner– Hand out diplomas to the remaining 14 winners by the Chancellor19:15 – The Chancellor presents a special recognition to the Standing Committee of European Doctors and the European Federation of Nurses Associations, representing all European doctors and nurses respectively19:20 – 19:30 – Speech by Prof. Dr Frank Ulrich Montgomery, President Standing Committee of European Doctors– Speech by Prof. Dr Paul De Raeve, Secretary General European Federation of Nurses Associations19:30 – Closure of award ceremony by Dita Charanzová, Chancellor of the European Citizen’s Prize19:40 – Family photo of winners with the Chancellor of ECP

Open Week # CEITEC10: Cybernetics - Science Fiction and Reality
2021-11-09 08:00 - 2021-11-13 17:00
Prof. Pavel Václavek is a recognized scientist in the field of cyber research. He is the head of the research group Cybernetics and Robotics at CEITEC BUT. It deals with automation, the topic of electric vehicles and their no less interesting future. His research team is successful in obtaining research projects, most of which are related to the automotive industry. One of his currently largest projects is the prestigious RICAIP project, where he is the coordinator for CEITEC BUT.

The RICAIP project deals with highly automated production systems. As part of the project, they are building a completely new research infrastructure, where they want to streamline production with the help of new technologies and highly productive automated systems. The focus here is on advanced robotics and its interaction with humans. In the future, it is possible that some factories will be fully automated. The project also deals with mechanisms that will allow to predict the technical condition of machines and robots. The current scheme of performing maintenance of functional systems on each machine is not only a waste of time, but also money and maintenance itself. Researchers will be able to eliminate the need for these unnecessary controls and instead automate everything.

The age of advanced cybernetics according to prof. Wenceslas will, for example, influence the urban planning of cities. In the case of electric vehicles, we will need an efficient infrastructure with charging and navigation capabilities to minimize energy consumption. In the cities themselves, it will be necessary for the vehicle to be able to interact with the road and the surrounding area. Artificial intelligence in an automated vehicle should ideally communicate with intersections, traffic lights, roundabouts, and also other vehicles.

1rst RICAIP Training Workshop: HRC Training Course
2021-11-08 10:00 - 12:00
For all scientists in the RICAIP partner institutions, the RICAIP Center is organising its first internal RICAIP workshop on Human-Robot Collaboration and Interactions as a way to share the existing knowledge and experience of the four core RICAIP partners – CIIRC CTU, CEITEC BUT, DFKI, ZeMA – in the topics of Industry 4.0, AI in production, and robotics.

The goal of these training workshops is to use internal capacities and expertise so that all researchers can benefit. The workshops contribute primarily to the RICAIP goal to exchange and build scientific knowledge between its four core partners, while in the long-term perspective they will be open also to SMEs and other interested groups (namely public and industry). The first workshop is organized and led by ZeMA / www.zema.de.

Target group

Internal researchers from all four partners, namely PhD students.

Topic

Human-Robot Interaction training course

HRC in generalPilot Application: Collaborative aircraft rivetingApplied AI for HRC and QAImplementation and application of AI methods on the riveting processDiscussion

The workshop is solely for RICAIP partners – kindly confirm your attendance by e-mail at info@ricaip.eu.

Seminar: 3D Printing And Its Use in Automotive
2021-11-03 08:30 - 16:00
On Wednesday 3 November 2021, we are delighted to invite you to a seminar of the National Centre for Industry 4.0, co-organised with Škoda Auto, on topics related to 3D printing in the automotive that brings together the top speakers from the industry.

3D printing brings unexpected advantages, savings and shape and time flexibility, thanks to which it has moved from the category of “innovative” to “proven” technologies. We will show examples from automotive how wide its application can be, what time and financial savings it brings and how to deal with its implementation.

The seminar takes place physically in Prague; admission is free on the basis of confirmed registration.

Speakers are the representatives of following institutions:

Škoda Auto, Jan Homola, Josef Průša, 3Dees, 3Dwiser, Stratasys, Fillamentum, CIIRC CTU in Prague

Moderator:

Robert Keil, National Centre for Industry 4.0

Venue:

CIIRC CTU in Prague, Jugoslávských partyzánů 1580/3, Prague 6 – Dejvice; Building A, 10th floor (“Penthouse”)

Programme of the event:

Wednesday 3 November 2021

8:30-9:00 – Registration

9:00-9:05 – Foreword – Robert Keil, NCP4.0

9:05-9:30 – 3D print as an engine of innovation in the automotive industry – Jan Homola

9:30-9:40 – Introduction of the use of 3D print in the production of Škoda Auto – Jana Polášek Filová, Innovation Management Coordinator, Production and Logistics ŠKODA AUTO

9:40-10:00 – Technical development of ŠKODA AUTO

10:00-10:20 – Prototyping in ŠKODA AUTO

10:20-10:40 – COFFEE BREAK

10:40-11:00 – Use of 3D print for auxiliary jigs and tools in the ŠKODA AUTO welding shop

11:00-11:20 – 3D printing of spare parts – ŠKODA AUTO Central Technical Service

11:20-11:40 – Metallic printing in the production of ŠKODA AUTO

11:40-12:00 – 3D printing technology tailored to demanding needs – Václav Jacko, Strategic Account Manager, Stratasys

12:00-13:00 – LUNCH

13:00-13:30 – 3D print in the production of world brands 3Dees

13:30-13:50 – The printing materials decide on the properties – Josef Doleček, CEO and founder, Fillamentum

13:50-14:10 – Application of 3D printing in the development and production of cars 3Dwiser

14:10-14:20 – Introduction of the 3D Printing Center at CIIRC CTU – Alexandr Lazarov, RICAIP Testbed for Industry 4.0, CIIRC CTU

14:20-15:00 – Possibilities of 3D printing or as Josef Průša sees it – Josef Průša, Prusa Research

15:00-16:00 – Networking over a cup of coffeeA guided tour at the 3D Print Center CIIRC CTU and RICAIP Testbed for Industry 4.0

16:00 – End of the event

The event is organised by the National Center for Industry 4.0 (NCI4.0) in cooperation with the main partner of NCI4.0 – ŠKODA AUTO.

RICAIP Seminar Series: Open in Science
2021-11-02 09:00 - 12:00
We would like to invite you to the next RICAIP Seminar Series, this time on a variety of topics related to Open Science.

Open science, or rather “Open in science” – a concept that each of us has probably heard of at least once in our lives. However, often even scientists are unable to define exactly what characterizes this concept. Thanks to the latest RICAIP Seminar Series, you can get acquainted with the opinions of the most professional experts who will help you find your way around. What exactly does Open Science mean? How can a scientist be open in science? Can I get involved in research as a citizen?

Do not miss an opportunity to discuss with interesting speakers from leading European research institutions that are familiar not only with the aspects of Open Science and Open Access, but also with Citizen Science, Public Engagement, and Co-creation projects.

2. 11. 2021 | 9:00-12:00

Online Event

Register, join the lecture online, try interactive engagement, and find out more.

Register HERE

Please find the list of very interesting speakers in the programme and also on the CEITEC website.

Programme

9:00 – 9:15

Introduction

prof. Pavel Václavek RICAIP Project Coordinator, CEITEC BUT

How do we understand the term “open science” in the context of the RICAIP Project?

9:15 – 10:00

Open Science – Practical Examples

Dr Pavel Tomančák Director of the CEITEC Consortium

Pavel will describe how he practised open science in the areas of reagents, software, hardware and ideas and how it impacted his scientific career.

10:00 – 10:45

The Role of Citizen Science in Open Science and Open Innovation

Margaret Gold Coordinator of the Citizen Science Lab from Leiden University

Margaret will give a brief introduction to the Citizen Science Lab at Leiden University. She will also talk about the role of Citizen Science in Open Science and ways of doing Citizen Science across the research cycle and innovation cycle, with examples. Don’t miss also her interactive session reflecting on your own research and innovation practices in break-out groups, followed by plenary discussion and space for your Q&A.

11:00 – 11:45

Open Science 101: An introduction to concepts and tools of Open Science

Dr. Luiza Bengtsson Science Transfer and Outreach, “Lab Meets Teacher”, ORION Project Training WP Leader from Max Delbrück Center in Helmholtz Association Berlin

This workshop will establish what Open Science is and why it is needed. Luiza will particularly focus on the concepts of Public Engagement, giving you practical guidance and showcasing tools for incorporating it into your daily work.

11:45 – 12:00

Open Science at Brno University of Technology – Activities of the Central Library

Jan Skupa Institutional Repository Manager from Central Library of Brno University of Technology

In his presentation, Jan will describe the activities of the Central Library that support the principles of Open Science at the Brno University of Technology. Attention will be focused mainly on the activities of the library in the field of Open Access – management of the institutional repository or the Open Access Fund. Other topics will be e.g. assigning DOIs for records in the repository, setting up the ORCID system to the IS BUT or organizing seminars on Open Access, Defending against predator publishers, RDM and DMP, etc.

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Teaming Club by InnoRenew
2021-10-20 15:30 - 17:00
Teaming Club by InnoRenew: Presentation and participation at the meeting of European Teaming Projects was organised as a virtual meeting of the Teaming Club. We discussed how to achieve sustainability of projects in the long term and how Teaming projects can support each other.

Online Streaming: 2nd RICAIP Seminar Series – Women & Technology
2021-10-13 09:00 - 11:00
CEITEC Brno University of Technology (or online)

Why do we need more women in science and technology? What can the right diversity affect? Why is it even important to address gender issues? Do you have your own questions that you would like to ask in connection with this topic? Don’t miss the great opportunity to meet unique women in this field and ask them your question! Let us kindly invite you to the second RICAIP seminar series at CEITEC Brno University of Technology.

Register here till 12 October 2021

Please find the list of very interesting speakers in the programme and also on the CEITEC website.

If you want to attend the event online, you will receive the link to your e-mail before the event. You are more than welcome to attend the event physically at CEITEC Brno University of Technology (Purkyňova 123, Brno -Královo Pole).

Please take with you confirmation of completed vaccination or confirmation of a negative antigen or PCR test (not older than 3 days).

Register here

Programme

8:30 – 9:00

Registration and Coffee Break

9:15 – 10:00

Lessons on the Increasing Role of Diversity in Software Engineering

Barbora BühnováVice-Dean at FI MU and Czechitas Founder

In an increasingly technology-driven world and a rapidly changing economic environment, software engineering innovation and creativity cannot be cherished to its full potential if it is formed by homogeneous expertise. More so within the software engineering community, which needs to increasingly encourage innovation across boundaries. In this context, a question often comes up – Why do women choose particular interests, study programs and careers as an alternative to software engineering? What are the triggers and benefits of these alternatives that software engineering is lacking? In this talk, I share findings from a recent questionnaire study, revealing the frustrations that women feel along their way to software engineering, whether they have stayed in, or have dropped out and are trying to re-establish the connection later.

After identifying the frustrations, which all seem to be preventable, I will share a story of a non-profit organization, called Czechitas, which started with a simple idea of bringing tech closer to girls and girls closer to tech and has over the past seven years transformed into a major social change in the Czech Republic, influencing over 30,000 women towards software engineering education and career.

10:00 – 10:45

Women In Leadership: It Takes Guts And It’s Worth It

Miša KozinováAn Executive Coach & Leadership Mentor

Our next speaker Miša Kozinová will build a case for a diverse executive team, talk about how companies benefit from having women executives, and dos and don’ts when it comes to creating an inclusive environment.

11:00 – 11:45

Be Selfish and Take Full Advantage of Equal Opportunities in Science

Eliška HandlířováHead of Director’s Office & HR Award Coordinator at CEITEC MU

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Technology Platform of Engineering Production Technology (TPSVT) Workshop
2021-10-13 08:30 - 13:30
Workshop of the project Technology Platform of Engineering Production Technology (TPSVT) connected with the meeting of the Steering Committee and the meeting of technical and production directors of SST held on October 13, 2021, at the Czech Institute of Informatics, Robotics and Cybernetics of the Czech Technical University CIIRC CTU in Prague.

This Workshop is organised by TPSVT.

Program of TPSVT

8:30-9:00 Registration of Participants 9:00–12:00Morning Block 9:00-9:20Welcoming of Participants, Presentation of CIIRC and Projects TPSVT, RICAIP and Cluster 4(Ing. Oldřich Paclík CSc .; doc. Ing. Petr Kolář, Ph.D.) 9:20-9:40 Flexible Production Management with MES Support(Ing. Petr Novák, PhD) 9:40-10:00 Application of Artificial Intelligence in Quality Control in Serial Production(Ing. Martin Macaš Ph.D.) 10:00-10:20 Data Collection from Production Machines – Examples of Solutions and Potential Use(doc. Ing. Petr Kolář, PhD) 10:20-10:30 Break 10:30-11:00 SVT Statistics, Information CECIMO(Ing. Oldřich Paclík CSc.) 11:00-11:15 Field Exhibitions and Fairs 2021–2022(Ing. Bedřich Musil) 11:15-12:00 Report on the activities of the TPSVT, Brief Observations from EMO Milano(Ing. Jan Smolík PhD, doc. Ing. Petr Kolář, PhD.) 12:00-12:30 Lunch in the form of catering on the spot 12:30~13:30 Afternoon BlockCIIRC Testbed inspection

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Teams of two Czech universities receive the European Citizen’s Prize
2021-10-12 08:00 - 17:00
The European Citizen’s Prize has been awarded annually by the European Parliament to individuals, groups, associations or organizations since 2008. This award recognizes outstanding achievements in promoting better mutual understanding and closer integration between citizens and the Member States, promoting common values, facilitating cross-border or transnational cooperation within the European Union, or day-to-day work that specifically expresses the values ​​of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights.

Teams of two Czech universities received the European Citizen’s Prize

Teams of two Czech universities received the European Citizen’s Prize

Researcher's Night at Testbed for Industry 4.0
2021-09-24 18:00 - 23:30
Friday, 24 Sept 2021, 6-12 pm: We invite you to the Researcher’s Night at Testbed for Industry 4.0. After two years of closed doors, we can invite the public to our experimental lab. We are looking forward to your visit at Testbed in the Czech Institute of Informatics, Robotics and Cybernetics at the Czech Technical University in Prague.

The Researcher’s Night is an opportunity for us to give you an insight into the world of modern technologies. Come and see a few robotic experiments and experience the facility twice – both in real and virtual reality. Thanks to the RICAIP project, the Testbed for Industry 4.0 has been undergoing a major technology upgrade.

What can be seen in the testbed during the Friday night walk?

Plan of Researcher’s Night at the RICAIPTestbed

Read more about particular experiments

1. Flexible robotic production Robots have been used in production for a long time, for example, the production of cars, where a fixed program for one specific robotic line ensures the exact repetition of the same production operations. We will show you production lines assembled from individual production modules, for which robotic programs are created during operation using automated planning methods for each specific product. This approach allows the use of robots for small series and even custom (piece) production. _________________Flexibilní robotická linkaRoboty se již dlouho používají pro sériovou výrobu, například v automobilovém průmyslu, kde jeden program zajišťuje přesné opakování stejných výrobních operací. Flexibilní robotická linka je zmenšený model, který využívá stejné principy jako linka tovární. Umožňuje snadnou montáž výrobků na míru podle přání zákazníka, a to za použití automatizovaných plánovacích metod. Mohou se tak vyrábět malé série výrobků i kusová výroba.

2. 3D Print & Protective half-mask CIIRC RP95-3D The protective half-mask printable on 3D printers was developed within one week in March 2020 as a quick response to the lack of protective equipment in the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, also thanks to RICAIP. It is a high-quality professional product with the highest level of protection (> FFP3), fully certified as personal protective equipment according to EU standards (EN 140: 1999). Print data was openly shared with owners of non-commercial printers around the world: 100 organizations in 30 countries downloaded the data in the first two months. Within 6 months, a model for mass production by injection moulding was also developed and certified. The 3D half mask has won several prestigious awards, incl. European Citizen’s Prize 2020 (awarded by the European Parliament). ________________Ochranná polomaska tisknutelná na speciálních 3D tiskárnách byla vyvinuta během jednoho týdne v březnu 2020 v první vlně COVID-19. Jedná se o vysoce kvalitní profesionální produkt s nejvyšší úrovní ochrany (> FFP3), plně certifikovaný jako osobní ochranný prostředek podle norem EU. Tisková data si stáhlo 100 organizací ve 30 zemích. Maska byla uvedena do výroby ve spolupráci s firmami vč. Škoda Auto a Siemens. Díky tomu bylo možné vyrobit prvních 1 000 kusů v prvních týdnech pandemie. Do 6 měsíců byl také vyvinut a certifikován model pro hromadnou výrobu vstřikováním. 3D polomaska získala několik prestižních ocenění vč. Evropské ceny občana 2020 (uděluje Evropský parlament).

3. CSI-COP Game: „Cookies & Digital Hygiene (Citizen Science Project)Become a citizen scientist for a moment and help us investigate cookies and GDPR compliance to better understand how far we are being tracked-by-default as we use the Internet visiting websites and apps on our mobile devices. CSI-COP Project would like to engage you as a citizen scientist to address the growing concerns in society around privacy issues, and the methods that attempt to ensure integrity in the collection and use of data.__________________CSI-COP: „Cookies & digitální hygiena“ (Projekt Citizen Science)Staňte se na okamžik vědcem a pomozte nám prozkoumat soubory cookie a soulad s GDPR, abychom lépe porozuměli tomu, jak daleko jsme ve výchozím nastavení sledováni, když používáme internet a navštěvujeme webové stránky a aplikace na našich mobilních zařízeních. Projekt CSI-COP by vás chtěl zapojit jako vědeckého pracovníka do tzv. občanské vědy (Citizen Science), abychom lépe reagovali na rostoucí obavy společnosti ohledně otázek ochrany osobních údajů a metod, které se pokoušejí zajistit integritu při shromažďování a používání dat.

4. Virtual ShowroomWe are gradually transforming the testbed, in which you are, into a virtual form. You can use both augmented reality glasses to explore both realities at the same time.Memory games in augmented realityDo you have a good memory? Test it in augmented reality of a Memory Palace in a safe zone of virtual reality___________Testbed pro Průmysl 4.0, ve kterém se nacházíte, postupně transformujeme do virtuální podoby. Můžete tak prozkoumat testbed v obou realitách – skutečné i virtuální.Paměťové hry v rozšířené realitěMáte dobrou paměť? Vyzkoušejte si to v rozšířené realitě Memory Palace / paměťovém paláci v bezpečné zóně virtuální reality.

5. Testbed in VRIn a VR tour of the Testbed for Industry 4.0, individual work cells, production lines, and robotic workplaces are presented in virtual reality. In addition, technological functions for measuring, drawing, moving and more in 3D are demonstrated in virtual reality. These functions are very useful in the development and research of various products or devices. With virtual reality, a designer or developer can see products at a 1: 1 scale and optimize them better than using conventional methods.________________Prohlídka Testbedu pro Průmysl 4.0 ve virtuální realitě. Prezentovány jsou jednotlivé pracovní buňky, výrobní linky a robotická pracoviště. Kromě toho jsou ve virtuální realitě demonstrovány technologické funkce pro měření, kreslení, přemisťování a další ve 3D. Tyto funkce jsou velice užitečné při vývoji a výzkumu různých produktů či zařízení. Pomocí virtuální reality dokáže konstruktér či vývojář vidět produkty v měřítku 1:1 a optimalizovat je lépe než při použití konvenčních metod.

6. Robot & 3D printerUniversal robotic workplace for 3D printing and accurate measurement using a “Laser tracker”. We also have a digital model of the workplace, the so-called digital twin, used for simulations of the 3D printing process, verification of tracks and collisions. Using a touch probe, which is connected to a laser tracker and a robot, we perform automatic calibration of the robot’s work table. During the 3D printing process, it is possible to correct the position of the print nozzle with a corner reflector thanks to the feedback from the laser tracker.________________Univerzální robotické pracoviště pro 3D tisk a přesné měření pomocí „Laser trackeru“. K dispozici máme i digitální model pracoviště, tzv. digitální dvojče, sloužící pro simulace procesu 3D tisku, ověřování drah a kolizí. Pomocí dotykové sondy, která je spojená s laser trackerem a robotem, provádíme automatickou kalibraci pracovního stolu robota. Během procesu 3D tisku je možné korigovat pozici tiskové trysky koutovým odražečem díky zpětné vazbě z laser trackeru.

7. Robot Pick & PlaceUsing artificial intelligence, the Pick & Place robot collects data through a set of sensors and cameras to detect paper packages with Lego cubes. It autonomously recognizes the exact position in 3D space and the next trajectory of the robot. Based on the classification, it selects packages and places them in different fields. It can be used to automate logistics operations in production.________________Robot Pick & Place shromažďuje pomocí umělé inteligence data prostřednictvím sady senzorů a kamer, aby detekoval papírové balíčky s kostkami Lego. Autonomně rozpoznává přesnou polohu ve 3D prostoru i další trajektorii robota. Na základě klasifikace vybere balíčky a umístí je do různých polí. Může být používán pro automatizaci logistických operací ve výrobě.

8. Delta robot with conveyor tracking Delta robots are used for applications where fast operations are required. This demonstrator is equipped with a conveyor whose pallets can be precisely tracked and the robot’s movements can be synchronized with the movements of the pallets. The robot can be equipped with a handle for performing a so-called “manual guide” to learn the trajectories that need to be performed during normal operations. Our experiment tests the use of augmented reality for predictive maintenance using a HoloLens headset connected via a private 5G SA campus network. ________Roboty Delta se používají pro aplikace, kde jsou vyžadovány rychlé operace. Tento demonstrátor je vybaven dopravníkem, jehož palety lze přesně sledovat a pohyby robota lze synchronizovat s pohyby palet. Robot může být vybaven rukojetí pro provádění takzvaného „manuálního průvodce“, aby se naučil trajektorie, které je třeba provádět během běžných operací. Náš experiment testuje využití rozšířené reality pro prediktivní údržbu, a to pomocí náhlavní soupravy HoloLens připojené prostřednictvím soukromé kampusové 5G SA sítě.

9. Mobile RobotsMobile robots are now parked here at the site of the future automated warehouse. Their task will be the autonomous transport of individual components and entire racks to another work station within the testbed. The robots are equipped with laser scanners, thanks to which they can avoid collisions with objects and people. They usually move along a fixed trajectory, they can also work autonomously. Using a griper (gripping device) and a camera, they can select, grab and place objects with high accuracy.________________Mobilní roboty jsou nyní zaparkovány zde v místě budoucího automatizovaného skladu. Jejich úlohou bude autonomní přeprava jednotlivých součástek i celých regálů na další pracovní stanoviště v rámci testbedu. Roboty jsou vybavené laserovými skenery, díky kterým se dokáží vyhnout kolizím s předměty i lidmi. Pohybují se obvykle po pevně dané trajektorii, dokáží pracovat i autonomně. Pomocí griperu (úchopového zařízení) a kamery dokáží vybrat, uchopit a umístit předměty s vysokou přesností.

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RICAIP Seminar Series: Industry 4.0 & Smart City and Smart Regions
2021-09-16 09:00 - 11:30
CEITEC Brno University of Technology (or online)

Join our online streaming!

Register on www.ceitec.cz till 14 September 2021

Let us kindly invite you to the first series of seminars at CEITEC Brno University of Technology within the RICAIP project.

You will have the opportunity to meet interesting guests from the areas that deal not only with smart cities and smart regions, but also topics related to gender, personal development & labour market, environment & sustainability or Society 4.0 in general. The goal of the series is also to raise awareness of Industry 4.0, artificial intelligence, robotics, and the experimental factory of the future.

The first seminar will take place on 16 September 2021 in time from 8:30 to 11:00 in CEITEC BUT Large Meeting Room (Brno, Purkyňova 123) or ONLINE.

Please find the list of very interesting speakers in the programme and also on the CEITEC website.

If you want to attend the event online, you will receive the link to your e-mail before the event. You are more than welcome to attend the event physically at CEITEC Brno University of Technology:Purkyňova 123, Brno – Královo Pole Please take with you confirmation of completed vaccination or confirmation of a negative antigen or PCR test (not older than 3 days) for the physical attendance.

Programme

8:30 – 9:00

Registration and Coffee Break

9:00 – 9:15

Introduction of the RICAIP Project

Prof. Pavel VáclavekRICAIP Project Coordinator at CEITEC BUT

Utilization of artificial intelligence, decentralized laboratory connection, and networking for application development and validation in the modern, automated industry in Europe. The RICAIP project, thanks to the support of 1.3 billion crowns, will enable the creation of a research and innovation centre at the CIIRC CTU in Prague and CEITEC BUT in Brno. The Czech Republic is thus able to establish itself as a leader in the field of advanced industrial production of the future.

9:15 – 10:00

Smart region – a way to transform the quality of life in the South Moravian region

Jiří NantlDeputy Governor of the South Moravian Region

In the last twenty years, the South Moravian Region has established itself as a region of European importance in the field of research, development and innovative entrepreneurship. The current ambition is to build on results and focus on public sector innovation. This innovation should respond to the basic long-term needs of the region, mainly preparation for the systemic solution of environmental challenges and support of smart solutions for the transformation of health and social services within one generation. Participants will acquaint with the starting points, course and current state of work on this concept of a smart region in South Moravia.

10:00 – 10:45

Brno as the Lab of the Future

Romana GábrlíkováResearch Transfer & Talent Development Specialist

Eva HolzováSmart City Projects and Events Manager

& the rest of the Development and Cooperation Department Team

The history of Brno‘s investments in innovation dates back to 2009 when Brno for the first time supported projects for the development of innovations, such as „Brno PhD. Talent“ or „Innovation vouchers“. Since then we draw key stakeholders into the discussion about priority needs and topics so our city develops into an innovative living lab. Our vision is that the city is the „customer zero“ for solutions that are developed by local firms or research organizations so we can work together on the implementation of innovative solutions.

10:45 – 11:30

Living Lab Židlochovice

Jan BártaBrno.AI Coordinator, JIC

The city of Židlochovice is very active in implementing innovative solutions in the field of sustainability and technology. The goals in the currently developed residential district „Chytré Líchy“ is to achieve carbon neutrality, significant savings in drinking water and a reduction in individual transportation through technological and social innovation. Židlochovice is becoming a living lab where we are open to testing solutions leading to the achievement of these goals and making life easier, including the application of AI.

The first Artist Residency on AI in RICAIP
2021-08-31 14:00 - 17:00
After a month-long stay at the residence for the study of artificial intelligence at the Goethe-Institut in Prague, during which they got acquainted with the activities of the Research and Innovation Centre on Advanced Industrial Production (RICAIP) at the Czech Technical University (CTU) in Prague, the French-Korean artist duo, Douna Lim and her colleague, returned back to Paris on September 30. We offer a look back at their month spent in the Czech Republic.

Original Article (in German)

The interest of this artist duo in new technologies is not new. Already in 2019, Douna Lim and her colleague had experimented with computer technologies in the experimental fiction short film Mario 101 about the death of Mario Tchou, a Chinese-Italian engineer who died in a car accident in the 1960s. For the script of this film, these artists used Google’s language processing program, the Cloud Natural Language API based on machine learning.

When asked about their interest in new technologies for their next artistic project, the artist duo answered that they are not only interested in the mere use of technologies, but rather in reflecting on their use in our everyday lives, and how technologies change our lifestyles. In their work, they want to reflect on how technologies affect the cultural, economic, and political context of the world we live in.

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Exchange of Experience in the RICAIP Centre

One of the challenges associated with the invitation to exchange experiences with researchers in the field of artificial intelligence is communication. How can a language consisting of highly technical, mathematical, and algorithmic concepts be translated into a language that can be understood by people without IT training?

For Douna Lim and her colleague – who mostly create audio-visual works – this common language has been that of images, and the language of visual perception of machines, some of which are partly coordinated by artificial intelligence. One of the questions that the artists asked, which helped to establish the link between their art and mathematical and algorithmic research, was about the changes that artificial intelligence could bring to cultural industries, such as the film industry. Both still recall discussions about how the deep learning process enables programmes to “learn” to recognise objects, associate them with concepts, and understand tasks and actions. The challenge for researchers is to enable the machines to reproduce these tasks and actions, but also to develop a “common sense”.

It was interesting for both artists to understand the extent to which new technologies are changing civil society and the cultural world. Indeed, new technologies such as AI have a direct influence on the means of production, but also on the framework of cultural production: more and more cultural workers produce and disseminate their works in an automated way. This leads to the standardisation of cultural production and according to Douna Lim and her colleague, to a certain extent to its impoverishment. For them, the multiplication of the cultural supply goes hand in hand with less diversification of form and content.

“When it is consumer habits that determine the future cultural ‘market’ and a product is designed on the basis of data analysis to increase efficiency, we believe there is a fundamental problem because this system reinforces prevailing ideas and prevailing lifestyles.” – Douna Lim

Conclusion

A few weeks after the end of their residency, the two artists stated that they were glad to be the Goethe-Institut fellows and guests at the RICAIP Centre and to have the opportunity to discover an area that is usually difficult for artists and non-researchers to access. They’ve been able to carry out this internship in the Czech Republic at the Czech Institute of Informatics, Robotics and Cybernetics, CTU in Prague (CIIRC CTU). For the artistic duo, it was particularly interesting to be introduced to the field of industrial AI research in a former communist country, as it enabled them to analyse the political and historical context of the Czech Republic and observe its impact on scientific research.

For Douna Lim and her colleague, however, the gathering of experience and artistic contribution does not end with the exchange of views at CIIRC CTU and RICAIP. Both artists were happy to have discovered the City of Prague and Czech culture for themselves. This allowed them to open up to a new influence on their art.

Future Artist Guest of the Residence for the Study of Artificial Intelligence

On October 21, London-based artist Lily McCraith arrived at Goethe-Institut in Prague to explore the world of AI research at RICAIP and CIIRC CTU as well. The young artist has a computer science background and uses many media in her artistic creations – such as augmented reality (AR), 3D modelling, 3D printing, electronics and even artificial neural networks and machine learning. Her approach will be different from that of the first edition, as Lily McCraith would like to use her stay in Prague to think about how artificial intelligence could solve ecological problems.

Author

Mylène Garin

Copyright: Goethe-Institut Česká republika

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Goethe-Institut: Artist Residency on AI in RICAIP - Valerie Wolf Gang at DFKI
2021-08-30 08:00 - 17:00
Valerie Wolf Gang (b. 1991) studied media arts and practices and contemporary art practices at the University of Nova Gorica in Slovenia. She is currently working on her PhD at the Slovenian Academy of Science and Arts. In addition to her artistic practice, she leads workshops and teaches at various universities.

Valerie Wolf Gang frequently works in time-based and interactive media. She sees technology and new technical developments as a means to increase her artistic scope and creativity. She of course also examines technological developments critically, but beyond this she is also on the lookout for solutions or improvements, for instance for approaches to a more positive relationship between people and machines. In her work FLUID, for instance, she asks: Can machines help us live healthier lives?

During her residency at the German Research Centre for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI) in Saarbrücken, Valerie Wolf Gang will continue her quest in dialogue with the researchers there: Can AI carry out an independent form of creativity? How can we use or develop technology like AI outside of market interests to express ourselves creatively or improve our social coexistence?

German President's visit at CIIRC CTU
2021-08-27 10:00 - 10:30
The Czech Institute of Informatics, Robotics and Cybernetics at the Czech Technical University will welcome a rare visit at the end of August: German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. As part of his official visit to the Czech Republic, he will also visit CIIRC CTU and the Czech-German Center of Excellence RICAIP.

The office of the German president informed about the visit:

„Germany and the Czech Republic are extremely important economic, scientific and trading partners for each other. Therefore, the Federal President meets with representatives of German business and visits the German-Czech Research and Innovation Center on Advanced Industrial Production (RICAIP). There he will get information about the cooperation in the field of Industry 4.0 and robotics.“

Bridge2HE: M&E workshop on Widening Lessons learned and future perspectives for widening instruments
2021-06-30 15:30 - 17:00
The M&E workshop is focusing on the experiences gathered regarding Widening instruments during Horizon 2020 and also on the expected changes and new widening instruments of Horizon Europe to prepare the stakeholders and also NCPs for the upcoming calls.

Brain & Breakfast Discussion with ZeMA & Yaskawa
2021-06-28 08:30 - 09:30
Let’s start your week with an interesting discussion – on Monday 28 June 2021, from 8:45 am, join Khansa Rekik, Robotics researcher from ZeMA, and Christopher Schneider from Yaskawa and discuss current experience and challenges in “Planning for Human Robot Collaboration in production cells”.

We are happy to organise our newest RICAIP Brain & Breakfast discussion in cooperation with ZeMA and its industrial partner, the Yaskawa company, which has a long tradition as one of the world’s leading manufacturers in the fields of drive technology, industrial automation, and robotics. Yaskawa was founded in 1915 and is based in Kitakyushu, Japan. We will welcome the representative of its European branch based in Eschborn, Germany. Yaskawa Europe offers mechatronics and robotics solutions for companies throughout Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the CIS states.

“Planning for Human Robot Collaboration in Production Cells”

Date: Monday, 28 June 2021, from 8:45 to 9:45 CEST

Venue: online via GoToMeeting link

Participation for free – the online link to the Go-To-Meeting conference will be sent to the registered participants before the event. Please find the registration form below down on this page.

Steps of planning a HRC productions cells and the difference to a conventional cells as well as preliminary considerations for the configuration of assembly processes.

Online discussion will – among others – focus following topics:

Planning Approach Cobot vs. INDUSTRIALThe Fenceless ConceptsSafety and Risk assessmentConsiderations for the configuration of assembly processes in HRCTask planning: Conventional vs. Using AI

The discussion will be moderated by Tilman Becker, the RICAIP Director, and further led and kicked-off by:

Khansa Rekik

Researcher, Robotics and Human-Machine Interaction Group, ZeMA

Khansa is an advanced robotics engineer with a master in industrial informatics and a master in computer science. She has worked in the industry for a short time then came back to research and has been working at ZeMA since 2018.

Christopher Schneider

Product Manager & Industrial PhD Program Collaborative Robotics, Yaskawa

Christopher is a member in the DIN Standards Committee Robotics, PhD Candidate in Mechanical Engineering at the Technical University Chemnitz in Cooperation with the Fraunhofer IWU Chemnitz. He has been involved in industry-related projects with VW, Parker Hannifin, or Formula Student Racing…

RICAIP Brain & Breakfast Discussions are aimed to be an informal business and/or scientific discussion in form of a round table with one or two keynote speakers. It serves as an open meeting for representatives of industrial companies with young or senior researchers providing unmediated two-way feedback or opportunity to brainstorm and get a direct consultancy on a given topic. The areas of discussion are mostly related to the research focus and topics connected to the RICAIP testbeds.In the “covid” time, we have to compromise our ideas and meet virtually, postponing the breakfast concept for next time.

Target Audiences:

RICAIP scientific teams (both CZ and GE and their external collaborators)Industrial companies from over Europe, but especially also partners of the National Centre for Industry 4.0.

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Electrical & Electronic Association of the Czech Republic in Brno Testbed
2021-06-17 08:00 - 17:00
It was great pleasure to welcome about 30 members of the Electrical & Electronic Association of the Czech Republic in our future Industry 4.0 testbed at CEITEC Brno University of Technology.

Transformation of data into information
2021-04-14 14:00 - 16:00
We learned from the directors of Czech manufacturing companies that they are currently most interested in working with data in the field of digitalization of production. Mainly, in the ability to read the data correctly and use it for effective managerial decision-making.

If you are also interested in the topic, join the professional seminar

Digitization of Production – Transformation of Data into Information.

Wednesday, 14 April 2021, 14:00 – 16:00

You can join the seminar and discuss online via MS Teams at this link: https://bit.ly/39W5AOA.

The seminar will be held in Czech language only.

Experts from the Czech Institute of Informatics, Robotics and Cybernetics, CTU in Prague (CIIRC CTU) will present how CIIRC CTU helps companies in their efforts to use digitization tools to streamline the operation of their company.

The seminar is organized by CIIRC CTU in cooperation with the National Center for Industry 4.0 (NCP4.0) within the “DIH Community Days” of the DIH-World project. The topics are the subject of a solution in the Prague Testbed for Industry 4.0, which is part of the international center of excellence RICAIP, within the EIT Manufacturing and Cluster 4.0 projects.

Programme

14:00 – 14:05

Opening – DIH-World

14:05 – 14:35

Digital maturity assesment

Lubomír Kristek, NCP4.0

14:35 – 15:20

Data mining from machines and their conversion into information – use cases

Pavel Burget, Testbed for Industry 4.0, CIIRC CTU

Petr Kolář, Industrial Production and Automation, CIIRC CTU

15:20 – 15:50

Use of machine learning methods to replace the routine work of machine operators

Petr Kadera, Intelligent Systems for Industry, CIIRC CTU

15:50 – 16:00

International initiative for secure sharing of industrial data

Lubomír Kristek will present an independent expert methodology that will enable companies to analyze the level of maturity from the point of view of process digitization and established technology. Explain important aspects for the choice of the final solution, which will be feasible in practice and economically advantageous. It will point out the most common mistakes made by manufacturing companies in the implementation of digital technologies in practice.

Pavel Burget and Petr Kolář will present how in practice companies can test data collection and process the obtained data into meaningful information in test conditions in Testbed for Industry 4.0 CIIRC CTU before implementing the necessary technologies in their company. They will present several successful examples of data collection and evaluation from practical machines.

Petr Kadera will explain how it is possible to use machine learning methods to replace the routine work of operators and achieve a significant streamlining of production. It will acquaint you with the possibilities of data sharing in an international environment while maintaining their sovereignty and security.

Digital Hannover Messe 2021 - Demonstrators with DFKI
2021-04-14 11:00 - 11:30
Join us at Hannover Messe on Wednesday 14 April at 11:00 am and learn about two new demonstrators on Human-Robot collaboration with applications towards the distributed production. The presentation is held by DFKI with the support of RICAIP. You are warmly welcome to visit the whole DFKI exhibition too.

Visit DFKI for full Programme

Hannover Messe

Transfer of control in distributed Industrie 4.0 applications – What if robots call for help?

DFKI & RICAIP: TRACTAT, CAMELOT

Wednesday, 14 April 2021, 11:00 – 11:25 a.m.

Dr. Tilman Becker, Director RICAIP-Research and Innovation Centre on Advanced Industrial Production, CzechTechnical University in Prague

Dr. Tim Schwartz, Senior Researcher and Head of the Human-Robot Communication Research Group, DFKI

Autonomous robots are also expected to be used, for example, as transport robots in industrial scenarios. Unlike rigidly programmed systems, they can adapt their behavior to current conditions and change their route if obstacles block the way. If they get into situations for which they cannot find a solution themselves and need outside help, they initiate a transfer of control (ToC). The technology is being addressed in the TRACTAT project funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research and its successor CAMELOT, and is finding influence in the German-Czech EU project RICAIP, where it is being extended to include aspects of distributed production. In the live broadcast, RICAIP director Dr. Tilman Becker and DFKI scientist Dr. Tim Schwartz will present the concepts and ideas developed using two practical demonstrators.

Find the link to livestream itself HERE.

Visit the whole DFKI appearance at Hannover Fair HERE.

To see the livestream, you have to become a registrated visitor, which is for free.

Find the link for a direct registration HERE.

Roadshow: Robotization of robotic applications
2021-04-07 08:00 - 17:00
Let us invite you to the Roadshow: Robotization of robotic applications, where Pavel Václavek will present the RICAIP testbed and after that Luděk Žalud will follow with his talk on Robotics and its possibilities.

Webinar Info Day RIMA Open Call 2 for the Czech Republic
2021-03-17 08:00 - 17:00
Webinar Info Day RIMA Open Call 2 for the Czech RepublicSession in the English language was proposed by CEA List and Systematic with the kind support of Czech Institute of Informatics, Robotics, and Cybernetics – CIIRC, Nationwide Centre for Industry 4.0 and Research and Innovation Centre on Advanced Industrial Production – RICAIP.

Robots-In-Residence: NAO robots at the Goethe-Institut are programmed by female-scientists from CIIRC CTU
2020-09-16 08:00 - 17:00
A team of female-programmers from the Czech Institute of Informatics, Robotics and Cybernetics in Prague is participating in the Robots in Residence programme of the Goethe-Institut together with the newly established RICAIP Centre (Research and Innovation Centre on Advanced Industrial Production). Their task is to program the traveling humanoid robot NAO, which started its journey around Europe a few months ago. At the Goethe-Institut Czech Republic, the general public can meet the robot during September and get a chance to have an interview with it, listen to its EU personalities’ quotes, play a quiz or practice Tai Chi.

NAO arrived in Prague from Ljubljana, Slovenia, and after Prague will continue to its next stop in Warsaw. In each country, local creative programmers provide new skills to the NAO robot.

„We were happy to join the project mainly as we have got the opportunity to test the development of communication in natural language on a humanoid robot which is in some way new for us. For research purposes, we have been using Pepper robot for a few past years. We can say that Pepper is an older brother of NAO robot which is being produced by the same company,“ says Gabriela Šejnová from the Robotic Perception Laboratory at CIIRC CTU and adds: „As part of the HUMR project, we teach Pepper to talk to seniors from the Active Age Center 90 and practise its cognitive skills using various quizzes and games.“ Kateřina Kubecová, who is now programming the NAO robot for the Goethe-Institut, confirms: „We will translate a small example of the communication that Pepper already knows into English and German and equip the NAO robot with it.“

The first meeting with the robot and its Czech programmers took place on Wednesday 9 September 2020 as part of a cultural evening in the framework of the project „Tell me about Europe“, which is conceived, among other things, as a meeting with the writer Alena Wagnerová. The project itself, alongside a number of other projects, is presented by the Goethe-Institut and the German Federal Foreign Office during the German EU Council Presidency from July until December 2020.

More information here: www.goethe.de/cesko/evropa .

The Robots-In-Residence programme in the Czech Republic is implemented by the Goethe-Institut in cooperation with RoboticLab at the Technical University of Wildau and the Research and Innovation Centre on Advanced Industrial Production (RICAIP) at CIIRC CTU.

The programme is part of the large-scale project Generation A = Algorithm also organized by the Goethe-Institut at the occasion of the German Presidency of the EU 2020 Council: Goethe.de/generationa. The project combines different formats, in addition to the traveling robot, also online Couch Lessons, a Climate Challenge Hackathon as well as a residency programme, in which the Goethe-Institut invites young artists to stay at various research institutes dealing with artificial intelligence to gain new perspectives on the latest technological developments. The AI-Residence programme is aimed at artists aged 18-30, the so-called Generations Y and Z. RICAIP and CIIRC CTU have been also involved in this activity – it will be implemented only in 2021, but the collection of applications is already underway. Artists will be selected in the fall of this year and can still apply until 30 September 2020 here. The aim is to stimulate public debate on existing approaches, potentials and risks of artificial intelligence in the coming „Generation A“, which is expected to use algorithms in everyday life.

ROBOT2020 Exhibition
2020-08-11 12:00
The seven sightseeing routes will introduce visitors of all ages to a total of 100 micro-themes, robots and interactive exhibits, including trips to history, film, art and literary fantasy.
