RestartSMEs International seminar and workshop: Robotics of the Future

Manufacturing SMEs are invited to an international workshop to discuss technological challenges and solutions in the field of robotics. An interactive online event will offer: a key-note presentation by a guest speaker with expertise in Robotics; and a roundtable group session of knowledge, experience and best practice exchange between participants, sharing know-how to transform business model and improve sustainability.

Human-Centred Cognitive Robotics for the workplace of the future:

• Transition to Industry 5.0

• Super-workers: How robotics empower workers

• Applications of Robotics and AI for Industry

Key-note guest speaker:

Technology Transfer Manager in Robotics at Eurecat, Jesús Pablo González Villodres: active member of the European robotics platform euRobotics AISBL, creator of the Autonomous Navigation Working Group; current leader of Eurecat‘s contribution in several networks of Robotics Digital Innovation Hubs; more than 15 years of experience in coordination of technological innovation and European research projects in the fields of robotics and AI for aerospace, manufacturing, logistics, agriculture, construction and others.

Relevant to:

The workshop is addressed to business owners and representatives, production and technology managers of manufacturing SMEs in automotive, machinery & equipment, food and textile.

Organizer:

The workshop is organized as part of the European project RestartSMEs by the project partner LINPRA (Engineering and Technology Industries Association of Lithuania), in collaboration with Eurecat. Aim of the workshop and overall project – build resilience of manufacturing SMEs by analysing their digitalization needs and offering specific tools to adopt modern technologies such as AI, robotics, cybersecurity & IoT.

Agenda (CET):

09:00–09:10 Project introduction: Gražina Žardalevičienė, LINPRA project managerReStart SMEs: Facilitating collaborations for the adoption of Industry 5.0 new technologies for business owners

09:10–09:40 Key-note presentation: Jesús Pablo González Villodres, Technology Transfer Manager in Robotics at EurecatHuman-Centred Cognitive Robotics for the workplace of the future

09:40–10:20 Roundtable group session, moderated by: Orijana Mašalė, Entrepreneur, independent board memberCompanies’ introduction, Q&A, distinguishing of main challenges, lessons learned or success stories in the field of Robotics

10:20–10:45 Wrap up, END of workshop

Before the event:

Get a free assessment and find out how your SME can move towards Industry 5.0. Project experts will get back to you with a wholesome analysis of your strengths and weaknesses, and help you come up with an action plan. Evaluate your Company’s Digital Maturity HERE.

ReStartSMEs has received funding from the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA), under grant agreement No. 101037910

Contact for more information:

Gražina Žardalevičienė

LINPRA

project manager

+370 674 61978

grazina.zardaleviciene@linpra.lt