Digital Week with EDIH CTU - Focus on robotics as the royal discipline of AI, including AI ACT
2025-09-11 09:30 - 11:30 (Europe/Paris)
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Live broadcast from the Czech Institute of Informatics, Robotics and Cybernetics, where we will discuss the latest news on the topic with our guests and experts over breakfast. We will also involve you – viewers will become active participants!

Sara Polak will guide you through the program, focusing on various topics related to the implementation of artificial intelligence in small and medium-sized enterprises and the public sector in interviews with invited guests.

Thursday’s topic will be robotics using artificial intelligence. Guests will include Pavel Burget, director of Testbed RICAIP Prague, Karla Štěpánová, head of the robotic perception department at CIIRC ČVUT, and her colleague Vladimír Smutný.

The second key topic will be a discussion of the AI Act with Petra Stupková, co-owner of Legitas, a company that focuses on the implementation of the AI Act, among other things, in its excellent training courses full of examples.

The program will be broadcast on our YouTube channel – the registration form for Thursday’s breakfast can be found here. Registered participants will receive a link to connect or instructions for personal participation by email at the beginning of September.

Become an active participant too! We look forward to seeing you and your questions!

Week for Digital Czechia: Artificial Intelligence and Security: Does the future belong to AI?
2025-09-11 16:30 - 20:00
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As traditional partners of the Week for Digital Czechia, CEITEC BUT invites you to an afternoon full of interesting tips, practical information, demonstrations, and discussions. The event is the largest educational project in the Czech Republic in the field of digitization. This year, we have decided to focus on a very topical issue:

Don’t miss out on the conference on AI ethics, DeepFakes, cyber threats, and more. An overview of risks and challenges, practical demonstrations, tips, and space for your questions. Don’t leave the future in the hands of AI—be prepared!

Admission: free

Host: Kristýna Bejčková

Conference partners: RICAIP, Eurocentrum and Europe Direct

Registration until September 5, 2025.

Programme

BLOCK I (4:30–6:15 p.m.)

Welcome – Pavel Václavek (CEITEC BUT, head of the Cybernetics and Robotics research group)

Cybersecurity and quantum threats – Jan Hajný (FEEC BUT, BUT Cybersecurity Management Committee)

What are the challenges, and what are the possible solutions related to cyber attacks carried out by quantum computers? Demonstrators of technologies developed at FEEC BUT will be on display.

DeepFakes and how to recognize them – Kamil Malinka, Igor Szöke (FIT VUT)

We will discuss the impact of AI on cybersecurity with regard to generative AI. We will introduce DeepFakes technologies, their development, and consequences. How do DeepFakes technologies work? What opportunities and threats do they bring, and what ethical challenges do they pose for society? We will demonstrate detection methods and strategies for ensuring digital security and personal identity protection. Everyone can try out DeepFakes for themselves.

Coffee break

BLOCK II (6:30-8:00 p.m.)

What about women and AI? – Monika Ptáčníková (co-founder of Czechitas)

What challenges do women face, and how do they adapt to new technologies? What opportunities can they use to expand their knowledge, whether they are on maternity leave or thinking about a career change? The co-founder of Czechitas, a platform for IT education for women, will share her insights.

AI Ethics – Luděk Buchta (CEITEC BUT)

The ethics of artificial intelligence is a field whose importance continues to grow. Although new technologies are mostly under human supervision, in some specific areas, machines have already surpassed human capabilities, and their autonomy will continue to expand in the future. AI ethics focuses on ensuring that the development and use of artificial intelligence are beneficial to society as a whole. We will also discuss legislation and European regulation, the AI Act.

Conclusion, networking

The inspiring afternoon will also include tours of the Industry 4.0 laboratory – RICAIP Testbed Brno, operated by CEITEC BUT, which will take place from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

AI Festival 2025 at the Ministry of Industry and Trade
2025-09-20 10:00 - 17:00
We invite you to visit the joint exhibition of CIIRC CTU, EDIH CTU, and AI-MATTERS/TEF at the event organized by the Ministry of Industry and Trade, entitled “AI Festival for Everyone”.” Join us on Saturday, 20 September 2025, from 10:00 to 17:00 at the premises of the Ministry (Na Františku 32, Prague) and discover a wide range of new developments and real-world applications in the field of artificial intelligence.

Official Press Release (in Czech)

This year, the CIIRC CTU, EDIH CTU (European Digital Innovation Hub at CTU), and the Czech office of the European network AI-MATTERS/TEF are actively participating in the AI Festival. Our aim is to provide visitors with a comprehensive overview of how university centers and European initiatives can support companies and the public sector in implementing artificial intelligence into practice. You will learn more about the opportunities we offer to businesses, about concrete projects that are already successfully running, as well as the ways you can get involved in cooperation.

Visit our joint stand and experience first-hand

ADAM chatbot, already assisting auditors at the Ministry of Finance – and an opportunity to test your own LLM model right on the spot. If you bring us your documents, we will programme your own mini-ADAM.

3D printing in action – from large functional components to fine and complex structures.

Smart solutions for autonomous mowers, designed to maintain grassy areas in photovoltaic power plants and industrial sites.

RICAIP Testbed Prague (CIIRC CTU) – get a glimpse into the experimental facility where cutting-edge solutions for industrial manufacturing are tested and developed.

The main presentation of AI-MATTERS/TEF will take place at the CIIRC CTU stand, but you will also be able to explore its activities at the stands of other Czech partners in this network – at Brno University of Technology (CEITEC BUT) and VSB – Technical University of Ostrava (Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, FEI VSB-TUO), where colleagues will present additional project examples and technology demonstrations. You will discover how our testbeds and innovative infrastructures in Prague, Brno, and Ostrava operate as part of an interconnected nationwide network.

What else can you look forward to at the AI Festival?

Expect a unique day full of experiences, inspiration, and technologies that demonstrate how artificial intelligence can improve life at home, at work, and in business.

Interactive zones with demonstrations of AI in everyday life

Presentations from universities, companies, and startups – from automotive systems by VALEO and projects by prg.ai to JARABOT and Kardi AI

Presentations of EDIHs – European Digital Innovation Hubs and TEFs – AI Testing and Experimentation Facilities

A children’s program featuring a robotic dog and playful activities for the youngest visitors

An automated 24/7 store and a variety of technological innovations you can try out for yourself

A festival atmosphere connecting experts, companies, and the general public – this year with the participation of more than 27 leading Czech AI companies

“We want to show that artificial intelligence is not only a topic for experts, but a tool that is becoming an inseparable part of our lives. We look forward to presenting AI to the wider public directly in the premises of the Ministry,” says Minister of Industry and Trade Lukáš Vlček, who will attend the event.

The festival is free of charge and open to everyone interested in learning more about the possibilities of artificial intelligence – families with children, students, entrepreneurs, and the general public.

Come and join us on 20 September at the AI Festival for Everyone – we look forward to seeing you!

Researchers’ Night 2025
2025-09-26 17:00 - 22:00
On Friday, 26 September 2025, from 5 PM to 10 PM, CIIRC CTU will once again open its doors to the public. As part of the popular Researchers’ Night, we will showcase the latest in automation, robotics, industrial digitalization, and creative technologies. This year’s theme is WEALTH – and we see it as the wealth of ideas, skills, and technologies that are transforming the world around us. We invite children, parents, students, and tech enthusiasts to join us for a rich program held in the RICAIP Testbed Prague and the adjacent atrium of CIIRC.

Official Event Webiste

Programme at CIIRC CTU

Explore what you can see and try this year at RICAIP Testbed Prague?

AR Drawing with HoloLens 2
3D drawing with HoloLens 2 opens entirely new dimensions of creativity. Users see the real world enhanced with digital objects they can create, modify, and explore from various angles. Using hand gestures and voice commands, they can change shape, size, color, and position. Eye tracking ensures intuitive and smooth interaction. This activity showcases the wealth of visualization and spatial thinking, especially inspiring for architects, designers, artists, and students bringing their ideas to life.

Teleoperation of RC Cars
Remotely control small cars over a 5G network – in real time, with minimal latency. Teleoperation technology is used in hazardous environments and smart factories. Experience firsthand what it’s like to operate robotic systems of the future.

Robotic Checkers
This robotic cell plays a board game using a camera to monitor the state of play, AI to analyze moves, and a robotic arm to interact with visitors. Safe and user-friendly, it’s a fun way to explore strategic and creative thinking, and shows how collaboration between humans and machines can be both educational and entertaining.

Robobar – When a Robot Pours Your Drink
Robotics is now entering spaces traditionally reserved for human interaction. At our Robobar, a robot mixes and serves non-alcoholic drinks from start to finish – completely autonomously. Taste a drink made by a machine and consider where automation has real value, and where human presence remains irreplaceable. Try the robotic bar and join the discussion on the present and future of automation.

Robot Pepper vol. 2
At this year’s Researchers’ Night, we’ll be showcasing the humanoid robot Pepper with a range of new and entertaining features. Pepper can now mimic animals, perform funny skits, and interactively engage with visitors. Thanks to newly integrated vision models, he can also describe the world around him and generate or edit images on his display based on what he sees. Visitors can look forward to even more engaging and playful demonstrations of his capabilities.

Autonomous Pallet Truck – Wealth of Industry
An autonomous robot that can locate, pick up, and transport a pallet of bricks – no joystick, no human operator. It runs fully automatically using advanced localization and path planning. This year, we’ll showcase an improved version of the robot presented last year.

Advanced Production Control
Learn how the PyMES system helps protect and efficiently use one of our most valuable resources – nature. PyMES controls processes that require flexibility and real-time responsiveness – crucial for repairs, retrofitting, and recycling of older products. Originally developed for retrofitting used electric car batteries, it extends their lifespan and reduces the need for new raw materials. You can try it out using a Fischertechnik model. See how technology can shift our understanding of wealth – from physical resources to smart, sustainable management of what we already have.

CTU Space Research: Rockets
The CTU Space Research student team will present scientific rockets built across CTU – including Illustria, the largest civilian rocket in the Czech Republic. Their work proves that the wealth of science and technology lies not only in instruments, but also in the ability to turn knowledge into reality while developing skills and creativity.

RICAIP Training: Automated Assembly Picking System for Cluttered Environments with Live Collision-Free Trajectory Planning
2025-10-01 10:00 - 12:00
RICAIP and ZeMA | Zentrum für Mechatronik und Automatisierungstechnik (Center for Mechatronics and Automation Technology GmbH) in Saarbrücken, Germany, are pleased to invite you to an online RICAIP Training on assembly-picking system.

This RICAIP event is solely for the research teams of RICAIP Partners (CIIRC CTU, CEITEC BUT, ZeMA, DFKI and VSB TUO).

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Focus

It requires sequence planning, object detection, pose estimation, and trajectory planning. Given a general CAD model, the existing ASAP (Automated Sequence Planning for complex Robotic Assembly with physical Feasibility) method generates a physically feasible assembly sequence. We have further optimised ASAP to address common structural challenges in LEGO assemblies. Then, we address cluttered-bin detection challenges using a voting-based strategy that reduces false positives across varying point cloud scales.

Our image processing method combines best-fit and iterative closest point (ICP) techniques, enabling robust millimeter-level 3D localisation. Gripping points are identified for collision-free trajectories using the k–dimensional Tree (K-d Tree) and rapidly-exploring random trees (RRT) algorithms, and verified via a digital twin before execution. The system is validated in a Lego assembly case and benchmarked against industrial tools.

Agenda

Introduction (Definition of the assembly system, Challenge/Problem, Main Process from ZeMA)

Autonomous Assembly System: Overview and Concept

CAD-based Assembly Sequence Planning

Self-developed Object Detection

3D Pose Estimation

Collision-Free Trajectory Planning

Evaluation and Validation of the Concept

Conclusion

Speaker

Xiaomei Xu, M.Sc.RWTH

Research assistant at

Short bio

I have been working as a research assistant at ZeMA in the Robotics group since April 2020. In 2019, I completed my master’s degree in Mechanical Automation Engineering from RWTH Aachen University and worked during my thesis on the iCellFactory project at the WZL Machine Tool Laboratory to focus on industrial robot path planning and digital twin simulation.

During my studies, I completed various internships, e.g. at the VW Academy Hannover where I supported the set-up and roll-out of the VWN Campus Digitalization and supervised workshops as well as at the Jülich Forschungzentrum in the field of metal stressing and shaping.

My research interests include the application of 3D camera technology in the industrial field to improve object recognition and 3D pose estimation under the bin-picking challenge. A fully assembled product is randomly scanned using a 3D camera, resulting in the reconstruction of its CAD model. Extending beyond bin picking systems, I continue to advance research on self-developed object detection tools and collision-free trajectory planning, supported by digital twin technology in live processes. By integrating an autonomous bin picking system with automated assembly sequence planning, this framework evolves into a fully functional assembly picking system

Registration

Registration is now closed. For the MS Teams link or further details, please contact tereza.pospisilova@cvut.cz

MSV Brno International Engineering Fair 2025
2025-10-07 09:00 - 2025-10-10 16:00
For the fourth time, RICAIP Testbed Prague (at CIIRC CTU) is joining the joint exhibition of the National Centre for Industry 4.0 and its key partners, under the name “United by Innovation”, at the International Engineering Fair in Brno – MSV Brno 2025! We have prepared a range of technology demonstrations, innovations, and industry-focused solutions using artificial intelligence increase the flexibility, efficiency, and sustainability of manufacturing processes. Our showcase will feature a wide array of technological advancements and opportunities that help manufacturing companies thrive in the digital age.

When: 7 – 10 October 2025 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PMWhere: BVV – Brno Exhibition Centre: Digital Factory 2.0, Hall F, Booth 201

Read the Press Release

Visit the NCP4.0 website (in CZ)

Demonstrators

DigiStage on Testbeds

Promo video Martin Mikšík

Promo video Pavel Burget

Promo video Tomáš Jochman

Make an appointment with RICAIP testbed representatives

Why International Industrial Fair and why a shared booth with other partners?

Collaboration is key to overcoming complex challenges. By connecting with a network of partners, we bring new benefits to our clients, creating a rich ecosystem of expertise and knowledge. This message is something we aim to convey through several dozen square meters of our booth at International Industrial Fair. Together, we offer innovative solutions that surpass the capabilities of individual partners, technology suppliers, and equipment providers. Our customers gain a clear vision of how to tackle their challenges, which may vary in complexity. At the end of this journey lies the tangible advantage of implementing innovations, improving processes, or taking a significant step forward in digitalization.

RICAIP Testbed Prague, a state-of-the-art facility for research, development, and testing of industrial solutions at CIIRC CTU in Prague, brings the latest technologies in artificial intelligence, digital twins, and 5G networks to Czech industry.

RICAIP Testbed Prague contributes to the overall concept of the joint stand “United by Innovation” with the specific theme “AI Technologies for Smart and Sustainable Innovation”. It connects the world of academic research with the needs of industrial practice, from flexible manufacturing to efficient intralogistics.

We focus on practical demonstrations of how cutting-edge technologies using artificial intelligence increase the flexibility, efficiency, and sustainability of production processes.

In addition, these technologies are more accessible to Czech companies thanks to projects and networks such as RICAIP, AI-MATTERS/TEF, EDIH CTU, and AIRISE.

Companies gain access to cutting-edge expertise and infrastructure at the European level, at very favourable conditions or completely free of charge.

“The exhibition within Digital Factory 2.0 does not focus on the technologies only, but especially shows how to concretely use AI, robotics, and 5G for company growth and sustainable production. We want visitors to leave with practical inspiration and a clear idea of how to implement these technologies in their operations.”Pavel Burget, Director of the RICAIP Testbed Prague, CIIRC CTU

What have we prepared for our joint stand with the National Center for Industry 4.0 and other partners? Everything can be summed up in four words: trends, innovation, sustainability, accessibility.

TRENDS: We are transferring AI and tech trends into manufacturing practice. At the stand, you will see demonstrations of digital twins, artificial intelligence, and 3D scanning for rapid adaptation of robotic handling, automation, and autonomous production control.

INNOVATION: Our comprehensive professional solutions are the engine of innovation, connecting technologies and approaches into a single scalable whole (AI, robotics, sensors, machine vision, data platforms, localization using 5G networks, etc.).

SUSTAINABILITY: By optimizing production, we ensure energy sustainability and cost savings. You will see real-time energy consumption monitoring right at the stand. We will show you examples of savings in practice – from production lines to automated beer taps.

ACCESSIBILITY: We make cutting-edge technologies available to companies of all sizes and technological maturity. We will introduce you to examples of how even small and medium-sized enterprises benefit from modern technologies thanks to subsidy schemes such as EDIH CTU or TEF/AI-MATTERS. This opens up a wide range of opportunities for businesses, which gain access to infrastructure, expertise, and tailor-made services, all on the platform and technological “playground” of the RICAIP Testbed Prague.

Energy Zone

Live: Energy & Water Consumption Measurement
The future of manufacturing is smart and sustainable – and data is the key. Effective data collection and processing for automation and production optimization is a topic that CIIRC CTU teams have been working on for a long time from various aspects of production.

Tech Zone

Focus on AI, Digital Twins, and 5G Networks
From RICAIP Testbed Prague, we have prepared a demonstration of flexible production control in cooperation with T-Mobile and their T-Process Platform system, and an advanced demonstration of collaborative robotics. Visitors will also see the use of the most advanced AI methods for automatic reconstruction of objects in the industrial metaverse and robotic manipulation

Innovation Zone

Complex Innovation Consultancy
Experts will advise on how to implement innovations, finance them, and adapt them to the specific needs of a company. The CIIRC CTU team involved in initiatives such as RICAIP, EDIH CTU, AI-MATTERS/TEF, or AIRISE will be ready to consult specific company requirements for the development and testing of new solutions and the introduction of AI into production – thanks to dozens of projects already carried out and delivered.

Particular RICAIP Demonstrators

Smart measurement of energy and water consumption

In the Energy Zone of the RICAIP Testbed at MSV 2025, we will show how smart measurement and analysis of energy and water consumption can make operations more efficient and environmentally friendly. Visitors will be able to see this for themselves thanks to a compact modular 5G IIoT system that integrates real-time energy consumption data across the entire exhibition, as well as Narrowband (NB) IoT technology. This technology is suitable for battery operation and will be presented at the stand using the example of an ultrasonic flow meter for measuring water consumption.Data is transmitted via a 5G SA private campus network, including continuous monitoring of 5G signal quality. All this in real time, right at the stand.

Robotic Cell for Flexible Production

At our stand, we will demonstrate how production can respond flexibly to changing conditions – in our case, on a scaled-down model of an autonomous modular factory represented by two KUKA collaborative robots. This is a clear demonstration of the main principles of modern, flexible, and sustainable production. The robotic cell automatically adapts to the type of module according to the manufacturer’s “recipe,” which contains all the necessary steps and tools. Thanks to dynamic smart planning using AI, sequences of tasks are generated automatically, without the need to reprogram the robots. This approach saves time and money and paves the way for more easily reconfigurable manufacturing processes. The solution is also integrated into T-Mobile’s T-Process Platform, enabling its practical use in industry.

Robotic Tap System

The robotic tap is a traditional and indispensable part of the stand. It is no coincidence that this year it will be located in the Energy Zone, because it is not only a technological gadget, but also a comprehensive solution that will demonstrate full automation in practice and will also serve to collect data for effective operation management. In this case, data on energy consumption, but also on temperature, flow rate, and the amount of beer dispensed.Our robotic beer tap is fully prepared for continuous unattended operation. Anytime, anywhere. It can tap four beers at once and is equipped with AI that allows it to adapt to its surroundings and optimize energy consumption. Thanks to feedback from sensors, it can actively adapt the movements of the robot that taps the beer. Advanced data analytics intelligently control cooling and prevent malfunctions. This tap represents a cutting-edge solution for sustainable and smart management using the latest technologies.

Collaborative robots as you (don’t) know them: Industrial precision for rehabilitation

Versatility, flexibility, and scalability are the basis of research at RICAIP Testbed Prague. Cobots have their roots in industry: they measure and dispense force, respond to changes in the environment, and perform sensitive tasks thanks to precise control. A new type of robot, which is being prepared for next year, adds higher safety features and advanced control, so we can safely deploy it outside of industry, for example in healthcare—an area we are currently focusing on because we see great potential in it. Therefore, the same principles allow the robot to be reprogrammed and, instead of precisely assembling components in a production line, the same system can be used in rehabilitation programs, for example.

At our booth, we are showing a virtual reality car driving simulator: exercise becomes a game that motivates patients and helps them regain the range of motion in their joints and the fine motor skills needed for driving.

DigiStage: Conference Program

The Digital Factory invites you to DigiStage – a program packed with demonstrations of the latest trends and examples of best practices in Industry 4.0. Be inspired by the stories of companies that have embraced smart manufacturing. Find out what solutions are currently on the market and let us guide you through the journey of digitalization.

Visit the NCP4.0 website for overall DigiStage agenda

See more on YouTube

Thursday, 9 October 2025

9:30–15:45 | THE FUTURE IS DIGITAL9:30–11:00 | FOCUS ON STARTUPS

11:00–12:00 | HOW TESTBEDS HELP COMPANIES GROW: From Research to Real Impact

12:30–13:15 | SPECIFIC SOLUTIONS FOR SPECIFIC OPERATIONS13:15–14:20 | WHERE 5G HELPS14:30–15:45 | ENERGY OPTIMIZATION IN MANUFACTURING

–> How Testbeds Help Companies Grow: From Research to Real Impact

University testbeds in Prague, Brno, and Ostrava, connected within RICAIP and the European initiative TEF AI-MATTERS, will present specific examples of how independent research infrastructure can help companies of all sizes implement innovations.

In cooperation with:

11:00–11:05 | Opening & Introduction

Welcome and overview of the Czech network of testbeds in Prague, Brno and Ostrava.Emphasis on openness to companies, accessibility of services, and opportunities for collaboration and support.

Speakers:

Ondřej Beránek, Head of the Czech Node Office of AI-MATTERS, CIIRC CTU

David Pešek, Innovation Manager, EDIH CTU

11:05–11:45 | Testbed–Industry Case Studies (3 × 12 minutes)

Dynamic mini-blocks with short duo-presentations (testbed + company) followed by moderated Q&A.Each case demonstrates how cutting-edge infrastructure and expertise help companies innovate faster and smarter.Moderated by: David Pešek, Innovation Manager, EDIH CTU

#1 AI for Autonomous Machines

Dr. Pavel Burget, Director, RICAIP Testbed Prague, CIIRC CTU

Alan Ilczyszyn, CEO, SMAUT Technology s.r.o.Case Study: Development of advanced sensor solutions, automated mapping, and AI algorithms for SMAUT’s autonomous mowing robots. Focus on reliable operation in GNSS-limited environments, obstacle detection, and dynamic mapping for deployment at solar farms, airports and industrial sites.

#2 AI for Predictive Maintenance

Prof. Pavel Václavek, CEITEC BUT, RICAIP Testbed Brno

Pavel Konečný, CEO, Neuron soundware SECase Study: Experimentation within TEF programme on AI transformer models for sound-based diagnostics of industrial machinery. Development and testing of deep learning methods for extracting acoustic features and predicting failures in real-time production environments.

#3: Smart Factory Collaboration

Prof. Jiří Koziorek, Head of Department of Cybernetics and Biomedical Engineering, Smart Factory, VŠB-TUO

Ing. Dušan Šelong, Head of Mechatronics Division, Elvac a.s.Case Study: Joint projects within EDIH Ostrava, AI-MATTERS TEF and contract research. Examples of industrial use cases and lessons learned from applying academic expertise in real manufacturing settings.

11:45–11:55 | How to Start Collaborating with a TestbedPractical guidance for companies: what to prepare, what to expect, how projects are managed (IP, contracts, financing).

Ondřej Beránek, Head of the Czech Node Office of AI-MATTERS, CIIRC CTU

David Pešek, Innovation Manager, EDIH CTU

11:55–12:00 | Closing & Call to ActionSummary of key takeaways and invitation to follow-up:

Explore opportunities for collaboration

Arrange visits to testbeds

Meet testbed representatives at the NCP 4.0 booth

Venue: Hall F, Digital Factory 2.0, Booth 201

Expert Workshop: Automation, Robotics and AI in Forging
2025-10-16 10:00 - 14:30 | Czech Institute of Informatics, Robotics and Cybernetics (CIIRC CTU), Jugoslávských partyzánů 1580/3, Dejvice, 160 00, Czech Republic
We invite you to an expert workshop organized in cooperation with the Czech Forging Association, presenting the latest trends and practical applications of automation, robotics, and AI in forging. Participants will learn how to leverage simulation and monitoring of production processes, how AI can support data management and analysis, and will hear real-world case studies from Czech companies. You can look forward to meeting DEL a.s., CIIRC ČVUT, COMTES FHT, a.s., Amitia s.r.o., and PRATO s.r.o. The program also includes a guided tour of the RICAIP Testbed for Industry 4.0 in Prague, offering hands-on insight into our state-of-the-art technologies.

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Workshop Programme

9:30–10:00Registration of participants10:00–10:10Opening remarks, organizational notesPavel Szturc, Czech Forging AssociationRobert Keil, National Centre for Industry 4.010:10–10:40Automation and Simulation of Production Processes in the Defence IndustryPetr Musil, DEL a.s.10:40–11:10Machine Operation MonitoringJiří Švéda, CIIRC CTU11:10–11:20Coffee Break11:20–11:50Using Artificial Intelligence for Materials Data ManagementPavel Šuchman, COMTES FHT a.s.Roman Klement, Amitia s.r.o.11:50–12:20Practical Aspects of Implementing Automated Workplaces in ForgingJan Mrázek, PRATO s.r.o.12:30–13:30Lunch13:30–14:30Guided Tours of the RICAIP Testbed Prague / Networking

Venue

RICAIP at India AI Impact Expo & Summit 2026
2026-02-16 10:00 - 2026-02-20 19:00
India AI Impact Expo & Summit 2026

For the first time, New Delhi, India, will become a global meeting point for discussions on artificial intelligence as the India AI Impact Expo and the two‑day India AI Impact Summit 2026 open their doors. Thanks to the cooperation between CIIRC CTU and INDRC, RICAIP will be featured in a compact yet content‑rich Czech exhibition selected in strong international competition. RICAIP will present its activities and industry collaboration in a dedicated session on Harnessing AI for Health Equity on February 16, organised by NIMS University and Marik Institute of Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics and Cybernetics. It will also contribute to the workshop Navigating the AI Regulatory Landscape – A Cross‑Compliance Framework for Safety & Governance, and furthermore will be showcased at the INDRC booth at the India AI Impact Expo.

When: 16-20 February, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 19:00 PMWhere: Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, Hall 6, Booth 6.76

Read the Press Release

India AI Impact Expo 2026 Website

India AI Impact Summit 2026 Website

Monday-Friday, 16-20 February 2026

Joint exhibition at the India AI Impact Expo 2026

The Czech Institute of Informatics, Robotics and Cybernetics of the Czech Technical University in Prague (CIIRC CTU) and the International Neurodegenerative Disorders Research Center (INDRC) have named their joint exhibition “Czech AI Innovations from the Heart of Europe”. In addition to these two institutions, the presentation will also include the Zlín Region together with the ZRIA agency, VSB-Technical University of Ostrava, and the startup Neurona Lab. The entire initiative is held under the auspices of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic. The Czech scientific exhibition at AI Impact Expo 2026, also supported by Česká spořitelna, will present selected examples of AI-based solutions, research results, technological applications, and advanced infrastructure. Its goal is to showcase Czech capabilities and open new opportunities for international cooperation in the rapidly growing Indian market.

This unified presentation reflects the growing strength and maturity of the Czech AI landscape, which integrates top-level research, applied technology development and responsible innovation. By bringing together academic institutions, regional partners and emerging companies, the Czech exhibition demonstrates how collaboration across disciplines and sectors accelerates progress and creates real impact. India AI Impact Expo 2026 provides an ideal platform to deepen international partnerships, exchange knowledge with global leaders and present Czechia as a reliable partner in trusted and future-oriented AI.

In cooperation with:

With the Support of:

Under the Aspices of:

Monday, 16 February 2026 | 17:30 – 18:25, Room 16

NIMS University Workshop:

Harnessing AI for Health Equity: Building Inclusive Human Capital and Strengthening Research-Industry Collaboration

RICAIP will present its activities and industry collaboration in the session Harnessing AI for Health Equity, organised by NIMS University and the Marik Institute of Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics and Cybernetics (MICARC), on 16 February, 17:30–18:25, in Room 16 at Bharat Mandapam.

Tuesday, 17 February 2026

India AI Impact Summit 2026 Workshop:

Navigating the AI Regulatory Landscape – A Cross-Compliance Framework for Safety & Governance

The workshop “Navigating the AI Regulatory Landscape – A Cross‑Compliance Framework for Safety & Governance” will bring together experts from government, academia, and industry to explore global models of AI regulation and safety. Focusing on governance mechanisms in India and Europe, the session will address risks posed by autonomous agents and synthetic content, and highlight practical approaches to building secure and trustworthy AI systems. Aimed at policymakers, researchers, and technology leaders, it will offer concise guidance for shaping responsible, scalable AI ecosystems.

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Tuesday, 17 February 2026

11:30 am – 12:25 pm

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11:30 – 11:40 | Opening Remarks and Context setting – The regulatory landscape of AI

Dr. S D Sudarsan, Executive Director, Bangalore, India

11:40 – 11:50 | AI & Data Governance – Indian & European Frameworks

Mr. Ramesh Naidu Laveti, Scientist-F, C-DAC Bangalore, India

11:50 – 12:05 | Safe AI from the cross-compliance perspective

Dr. Vít Dočkal, Project Manager, CIIRC CTU, International Development Research Centre (INDRC) Director, CLARA SB Chair, Czech Republic

12:05 – 12:20 | Trustworthy AI in Action: Best Practices from Large-Scale EU Projects

Dr. Lalit Patil, CLARA Ethics and Security Specialist, International Development Research Centre (INDRC), Czech Republic

12:05 – 12:20 | Closing Remarks & Call for Action

Dr. Mohammed Misbahuddin, Scientist-F, C-DAC Bangalore

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Venue: Hall 6, Bharat Mandapam, Booth 6.76

RICAIP Session: Highly flexible production and logistics facilities in resilient value chains – from data rooms to adaptive manufacturing systems
2026-02-24 13:30 - 15:00
RICAIP and ZeMA | Zentrum für Mechatronik und Automatisierungstechnik (Center for Mechatronics and Automation Technology GmbH) in Saarbrücken, Germany, are pleased to invite you to an online RICAIP session on highly flexible production and logistics facilities in resilient value chains.

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This presentation focuses on key technologies and strategies for creating resilient value chains in an increasingly complex and volatile business environment. The focus is on highly flexible production and logistics facilities that enable manufacturing networks to respond quickly and efficiently to disruptions, adapt to changing market conditions and, at the same time, integrate sustainable principles of the circular economy.

The presentation will showcase innovative approaches to data-driven value networks based on international standards such as the Asset Administration Shell (AAS), data rooms and federated data ecosystems. Practical examples demonstrate how companies can not only increase their resilience to supply chain disruptions by making their production systems more flexible, but also secure their long-term competitiveness.

Agenda

Introduction: Resilience in value creation networks – challenges and opportunities

Flexibility and adaptability as success factors – concepts and enablers

Data spaces and digital twins for adaptive production – technological fundamentals

Asset Administration Shell (AAS) and standardised interoperability

Flexible production systems – architecture and implementation

Adaptive logistics systems in regional and global networks

Circular economy integration – sustainable manufacturing practices

About the Speaker

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Florian Mohr

Florian Mohr is a professor at Trier University of Applied Sciences at the Birkenfeld Environmental Campus. His research focuses on production management and logistics, with a particular emphasis on data spaces, the circular economy and applied AI for the circular economy. He develops data-driven ecosystems in which highly flexible production and logistics facilities are linked to digital platforms and real-time data to create resilient value creation networks.

A central aspect of his work is decentralised structures for fair, distributed AI training suitable for SMEs. Instead of relying on centralised data centres, he is researching federated and distributed learning approaches in which data remains local and only models or gradients are exchanged. This preserves data privacy, reduces the concentration of technological power and makes it easier for small and medium-sized enterprises to access AI-supported solutions.

In the GreenFab project, he is working on sustainable, circular factory concepts that focus on AI-supported production planning, intelligent reverse logistics and the extension of product life cycles. In his teaching, Mohr integrates these topics into project-based formats in order to prepare students for data-driven, sustainable industrial environments in a practical manner and to qualify them for the design of future-proof value creation networks.

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Workshop pro firmy: Robotický 3D tisk
2026-03-25 08:30 - 15:30
Simulace, monitorování a řízení procesů aditivní výroby

Zveme vás na aplikačně orientovaný workshop zaměřený na využití průmyslových robotů v 3D tisku. Akce je určena především koncovým uživatelům aditivních technologií, technologům, vývojářům a odborníkům z průmyslu i výzkumu, kteří se zabývají návrhem a realizací aditivních výrobních procesů. Akce se zaměřuje na procesy WAAM (Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing), LMD (Laser Metal Deposition) a PEM (Plastic Extrusion Modelling). S přednáškami vystoupí členové výzkumných týmů RICAIP Testbed Praha společně s vývojáři a technickými experty předních českých i evropských firem dodávajících kompletní systémy pro robotickou aditivní výrobu.

Registrujte se a rezervujte si své místo zde!

Hlavním cílem akce je představení technických řešení, sdílení zkušeností z reálného provozu a aktuálních trendů v oblasti robotické aditivní výroby – od simulací a digitálního modelování přes procesní monitoring až po kontrolu kvality a adaptivní řízení výroby.

Workshop je koncipován jako odborná technická akce. Důraz je kladen na objasnění principů řešení, architektury systémů, využití procesních dat a také zohlednění limitů technologií.

Proč se zúčastnit

získáte konkrétní technické know-how z oblasti robotické AM,

uvidíte reálné systémy přímo v testbedu, ne pouze prezentace,

budete mít prostor pro odbornou diskuzi bez marketingového balastu,

navážete kontakty s vývojáři technologií i výzkumnými týmy ČVUT.

Unikátní formát akce

Workshop není omezen jen na přednáškový sál – odpolední část programu probíhá přímo u funkčních technologií v RICAIP Testbedu Praha, kde je možné vidět a diskutovat konkrétní technické detaily, data a provozní zkušenosti.

Průmysloví partneři:

Odborný obsah a zapojení průmyslu

Cílem je vytvořit platformu pro technickou diskusi mezi:

průmyslovými uživateli,

výrobci a integrátory technologií,

výzkumnými týmy.

Technické prezentace budou také doplněny informacemi o možnostech financování spolupráce s výzkumnými týmy ČVUT díky AI-MATTERS/TEF a EDIH CTU.

Témata workshopu

technologie aditivní výroby (LMD z drátu i z prášku, WAAM, PEM),

simulace a digitální modelování procesů,

procesní monitoring a sběr dat,

příprava drah pro roboty a řízení robotů,

řízení a stabilizace výrobních procesů,

inprocesní kontrola jakosti,

synergie výzkumu a průmyslové praxe.

Jak bude workshop probíhat

Dopolední část – technické prezentace

přehled současných přístupů k robotické aditivní výrobě,

simulace, modelování a řízení procesů LMD, WAAM a PEM,

technická řešení monitoringu a kontroly kvality z pohledu výrobců kompletních systémů,

odborná diskuze nad limity technologií a jejich průmyslovým nasazením.

Odpolední část – ukázky v laboratořích

demonstrace procesů přímo v laboratořích RICAIP Testbedu Praha na CIIRC ČVUT,

ukázky reálného provozu robotických systémů (PEM, LMD, WAAM),

možnost technické diskuze přímo u zařízení,

prostor pro individuální dotazy, face-to-face konzultace možností spolupráce.

Program

08:30 – 09:00Registrace a příchod hostů

09:00-09:05Zahájení a úvodní slovoPetr Kolář, RCMT FS ČVUT, IPA CIIRC ČVUT09:05-09:15Průmyslové roboty a aditivní technologie: silné a efektivní řešení pro výrobuPetr Kolář, RCMT FS ČVUT, IPA CIIRC ČVUT09:15-09:35Možnosti monitoringu a řízení procesu LMD-wMartin Novák, RCMT FS ČVUT09:35 -09:55Řešení pro kontrolu kvality procesu LMD-powderOndřej Soukup, LaserTherm09:55 – 10:15Využití simulací pro zvýšení jakosti procesu LMD-wTomáš Jochman, RICAIP Testbed Praha, CIIRC ČVUT10:15 – 10:35Výroba a oprava forem technologií MELTIO LMD-wPetr Stejskal (MCAE)10:35 – 11:00Přestávka, diskuze a občerstveníMožnost prohlídky technologické expozice11:00 – 11:20Možnosti modelování a řízení procesu WAAMVojtěch Votruba, RCMT FS ČVUT11:20 – 11:40TIG3 system – High deposition rate based on WAAM (prezentace v anglickém jazyce)Tobias Gustmann, OSCAR PLT11:40 – 12:00Výzvy v řízení velkoformátového 3D tisku PEMMichal Rytíř, IPA CIIRC ČVUT12:00 – 12:20Nasazení a využití velkoformátového 3D tisku PEM v praxiPavel Diviš, TGS12:20 – 12:40Hybridní výroba s využitím 6ti-osé kinematiky: omezení a jejich řešeníJiří Samek, SinuCraft

12:40 – 12:50Nabídka financování spolupráce s výzkumnými týmu ČVUT s podporou AI-MATTERS/ TEF a EDIH CTUOndřej Beránek, AI-MATTERS, CIIRC ČVUT12:50 – 13:20Oběd na místě, networkingPraktické ukázky přímo v RICAIP Testbed Praha13:20 – 13:30Úvod k ukázkám v laboratořích RICAIP Testbedu PrahaPetr Kolář, RCMT FS ČVUT, IPA CIIRC ČVUT13:30 – 13:50Laboratorní ukázka 1: Proces PEM v dolním testbeduMichal Rytíř, IPA CIIRC ČVUT13:50 – 14:10Laboratorní ukázka 2: Proces LMD-w s procesní hlavou MELTIOTomáš Jochman, RICAIP Testbed Praha, CIIRC ČVUT14:10 – 14:30Laboratorní ukázka 3: Hybridní výrobní proces WAAM & obráběníVojtěch Votruba, RCMT FS ČVUT14:30 – 14:50Laboratorní ukázka 4: Proces LMD-w s procesní hlavou PRECITECMartin Novák, RCMT FS ČVUT14:50 – 15:30Shrnutí, networking a face2face diskuze v prostorách RICAIP Testbed Praha, konzultace témat spolupráce

Akci moderuje a kvalitu programu garantuje Petr Kolář.

Registrace

Účast na akci je bezplatná po předchozí registraci. Z důvodu omezené kapacity doporučujeme včasnou registraci.Organizátor si vyhrazuje právo potvrdit účast s ohledem na odborné zaměření akce.

Odesláním údajů přes tento formulář vyjadřujete souhlas s účastí na tomto workshopu a souhlasíte se zpracováním osobních údajů.

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Místo konání

RICAIP Testbed Praha, CIIRC ČVUTBudova B – přízemí – Multifunkční místnost testbeduČeské vysoké učení technické v PrazeČeský institut informatiky, robotiky a kybernetiky

Jugoslávských partyzánů 1580/3160 00 Praha 6 – DejviceGPS 50.1037711N, 14.3945119E
