MERGING

Objectives

To develop a versatile, easy-to-use, low-cost robotic system capable of handling flexible materials (plastic films, reinforcements for composites, textiles for clothing).

Challenges

• Development of intelligent collaborative robots (AI) for gripping flexible materials (reinforcements, plastic films, textiles, foams, etc.).
• Electro-adhesive skin technology to limit damage to flexible materials.
• Integration of sensors to monitor handling and control the working environment (damage to materials, operator safety, etc.).

Project funded by:

” This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 869963 “

Partners

CEA • LMS • Selmark • Aimen • VDL • Thimonnier • Shadow ES - Shadow UK • Opteamum • EPFL • CASP