
About the Project
Collaborative Robotics for Assembly and Kitting in Smart Manufacturing
Project ColRobot’s main objective is to combine cutting-edge European robot technology and end-user requirements for assembly processes to create an integrated system for collaborative robotics in which a mobile manipulator acts as a “third hand” by delivering kits, tools, parts, and holding work pieces while the operator works on them. Humans will cognitively and physically interact with ColRobot robots using gestures, touch commands and demonstrations. The robot will be able to navigate autonomously in the factory floor to pick up the required parts and tools, and prepare kits for assembly. A safety system that pushes the limits of standardisation in collaborative robotics supervises the process. The project findings will be validated in 2 demonstrators in real operational environment at the end-users’ facilities, one in the automotive industry - Renault SAS -, and another in the aerospace industry - Thales Alenia Space France.
Acronym
ColRobot
Responsible
Germano Veiga
Status
Closed
Starting Date
January 1, 2016
Ending Date
January 31, 2019
Effective End Date
January 31, 2019
Global Budget
€3,914,493.38
Funding
€399,000.00
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Members
Team Leaders
Team Members

António Paulo Moreira
Research Coordinator

Armando Sousa
Senior Researcher

Carlos Miguel Costa
Researcher

Cláudia Daniela Rocha
Researcher

Germano Veiga
Senior Researcher

Héber Miguel Sobreira
Senior Researcher

Luís Freitas Rocha
Centre Coordinator

Paulo Miranda Rebelo
Researcher

Pedro Gomes Costa
Senior Researcher

Rafael Lírio Arrais
Assistant Researcher
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