18 Dec 2023
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DISASSEMBLY OF EV BATTERIES: A CHALLENGE

SMARTHANDLE will improve environmental aspects targeting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically by activities focused on battery recycling, supporting circular economy and the European Green Deal objectives.

30 Nov 2023
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Human perception for collaborative robotic environments in SMARTHANDLE project

Human-robot collaboration (HRC) is a growing topic of interest. Rather than replacing humans, collaboration enables both humans and robots to work together. This eliminates the need for robots to be kept separate from the workforce for safety concerns.

31 Oct 2023
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Enhancing AI-Driven Motion Planning in Dual-Arm Robotic Manipulation

The industrial landscape continuously evolves by prioritizing reconfigurability towards addressing the ever-increasing market demands for personalized products. Robotics can emerge as a pivotal enabler through the embodiment of intelligent resources ready to produce new products in a repeatable and efficient manner.

24 Oct 2023
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Revolutionizing Industrial Handling Operations: KUKA's Innovations in the SMARTHANDLE Project

Within the project SMARTHANDLE KUKA is working on enhancement of the productivity, flexibility, and sustainability of the handling operations together with research and industrial institutions from Greece, Spain, the Netherlands, Luxemburg, and Belgium.

18 Aug 2023
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Grasping the Future: Revolutionizing Industrial Manipulation with SMARTHANDLE's AI-Powered Strategies

In the contemporary industrial landscape, it is imperative to transform current production lines, both manual and automated, into highly efficient and versatile lines. However, pursuing "producing more and diverse with less" underscores the evolution toward this goal. In addition, this pursuit is accompanied by a series of challenges that need to be considered. For instance, the proliferation of product variants challenges the development of reconfigurable and flexible handling tools and strategies, capable of seamlessly accommodating a wide array of product types.


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