This training activity gives an introduction to the deployment of mobile manipulators in the context of shipbuilding intra-logistics operations. With the help of theoretical and hands-on sessions, this training activity ranges from basic concepts of robotics to setting up, mapping, and programming a mobile manipulator at INESC TEC’s learning factory.
The training is divided into 5 modules:
  1. Mobile Robot Navigation System Configuration: This module aims to present the entire process of installing and configuring a mobile robot from scratch. From mapping a new space using SLAM algorithms to defining trajectories.
  2. OSPS – Open Scalable Production System: This module aims to acquaint learners with the OSPS stack and teach them to use it for skill-based robot programming.
  3. Robotic Grasping 101: This module will present a theoretical background in automated grasping tasks, giving a general overview of sensing and handling object techniques from hardware to software perspectives.
  4. Robotic Grasping Hands-on: The current module presents to the participants a hands-on section allowing the deployment of a robotic grasping application based on the developed system in the context of the Mari4_Yard project.
  5. AR-based Human-Robot Interaction: This training session will cover the basics of extended reality and human-robot interaction, including theoretical background and use of an AR application in a head-mounted display. Throughout the module, participants will work on hands-on exercises that will help them gain practical experience in programming, deploying, and running a complete task on a collaborative robot without coding. They will also have the knowledge and skills to continue exploring and building upon what they have learned as they program new robot programs.
Topics:
  •  Overview on robotics for intra-logistics
  • Theoretical background on mobile manipulation
  • Mobile platform set up
  • Robotic arm setup
  • Skill-based programming
  • AR for human-robot interface

Agenda:

  • Day 1: 9:30 – 17:30 (coffee and lunch breaks included)
  • Day 2: 9:30 -16:00 (coffee and lunch breaks included)

Organisers: INESC TEC

Contact: marcelo.petry@inesctec.pt

Language: Portuguese/English (depending on the participants)

Audience: Maritime students, shipyards operators and owners, interested people

This training activity gives an introduction to the deployment of mobile manipulators in the context of shipbuilding intra-logistics operations. With the help of theoretical and hands-on sessions, this training activity ranges from basic concepts of robotics to setting up, mapping, and programming a mobile manipulator at INESC TEC’s learning factory.
The training is divided into 5 modules:
  1. Mobile Robot Navigation System Configuration: This module aims to present the entire process of installing and configuring a mobile robot from scratch. From mapping a new space using SLAM algorithms to defining trajectories.
  2. OSPS – Open Scalable Production System: This module aims to acquaint learners with the OSPS stack and teach them to use it for skill-based robot programming.
  3. Robotic Grasping 101: This module will present a theoretical background in automated grasping tasks, giving a general overview of sensing and handling object techniques from hardware to software perspectives.
  4. Robotic Grasping Hands-on: The current module presents to the participants a hands-on section allowing the deployment of a robotic grasping application based on the developed system in the context of the Mari4_Yard project.
  5. AR-based Human-Robot Interaction: This training session will cover the basics of extended reality and human-robot interaction, including theoretical background and use of an AR application in a head-mounted display. Throughout the module, participants will work on hands-on exercises that will help them gain practical experience in programming, deploying, and running a complete task on a collaborative robot without coding. They will also have the knowledge and skills to continue exploring and building upon what they have learned as they program new robot programs.
Topics:
  •  Overview on robotics for intra-logistics
  • Theoretical background on mobile manipulation
  • Mobile platform set up
  • Robotic arm setup
  • Skill-based programming
  • AR for human-robot interface

Agenda:

  • Day 1: 9:30 – 17:30 (coffee and lunch breaks included)
  • Day 2: 9:30 -16:00 (coffee and lunch breaks included)

Organisers: INESC TEC

Contact: marcelo.petry@inesctec.pt

Language: Portuguese/English (depending on the participants)

Audience: Maritime students, shipyards operators and owners, interested people

The trainers
Luis Rocha, INESC TEC
Luis Rocha, INESC TEC
Luis received his Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the Faculty of Engineering University of Porto in 2014. He has been a researcher at INESC TEC since 2010 and he is presently responsible for the research area of industrial manipulators in the Center for Robotics in Industry and Intelligent Systems (CRIIS). He has published more than 40 papers in international scientific journals and conference proceedings. His main research interests are on the development of agile and human-centered industrial robotic systems, namely through the development of novel human-robot interaction solutions, robot programming procedures, and advanced perceptions systems. He has been the coordinator of the INESC team that participated in the following projects: H2020 MARI4_YARD, Xweld (H2020 Trinitiy Cascade Funding), AI4R.WELD (H2020 ZDMP Cascade Funding), Interreg POCTEC 2014-2020 Manufactur4.0, P2020 PRODUTECH4S&C and PRODUTECH-SIF.
Paulo Rebelo, INESC TEC
Paulo Rebelo, INESC TEC
Paulo completed is master degree in Electrical and Computers Engineering, in the filed of industrial automation in March 2017, with a specialization in industrial robotics at FEUP – Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto. Since March 2017, he is a INESC TEC researcher in the Robotics in Industry and Intelligent Systems Centre (CRIIS) and worked in several projects in different areas: mobile robotics, collaborative manipulators, artificial vision systems, automation systems and IoT systems (Industry 4.0), these were his expertise areas. Conciliating to development it also does a bit of project management.
Rafael Arrais, INESC TEC
Rafael Arrais, INESC TEC
Rafael has an MSc degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering obtained at the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto (FEUP) and a PhD in the same institution. Since 2015 he is a Researcher and Project Manager at INESC TEC’s Centre of Robotics in Industry and Intelligent Systems (CRIIS) and has participated and coordinated multiple R&D initiatives of European and Portuguese nature in the fields of Digital Manufacturing, Cyber-Physical Systems, Mobile Manipulators, Collaborative Robotics, and Software-based Safety Assurance. His main research interests are focused on the enhancement in vertical and horizontal interoperability between robotic and industrial automation systems and skill-based robot programming. He is the coordinator for the HORSE FLEXCoating experiment, the ROS-Industrial ROBIN project, and the COVR SAFECoating award.
Pedro Melo, INESC TEC
Pedro Melo, INESC TEC
Pedro holds a integrated master’s degree in Informatics and Computing Engineering from the University of Porto. A researcher and software developer at INESCTEC Porto (Centre for Robotics in Industry and Intelligent Systems) since 2018, he specializes in Cloud Robotics and the application of DevOps methodologies to enhance the development cycle of industrial robotic applications. Pedro is also a certified AWS Solutions Architect (Associate level).
João Souza, INESC TEC
João Souza, INESC TEC
João holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering, specializing in robotics and electronics. He works as a researcher at INESC TEC and an assistant professor at the University of Porto. As a researcher at INESC TEC, he designs industrial robotic applications that involve perception and manipulation (from analytical methodologies to artificial intelligence approaches). Souza brings extensive experience from various R&D projects, showcasing Brazilian, Portuguese and European expertise. His contributions extend to numerous publications and ongoing efforts to explore new scientific advancements, facilitate technology transfer, and disseminate knowledge through lectures and classes.
Artur Cordeiro, INESC TEC
Artur Cordeiro, INESC TEC
Artur holds a master degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, specializing in Autonomous Systems. Since 2022, Artur has been a researcher at INESC TEC – CRIIS(Centre for Robotics in Industry and Intelligent Systems), where he conducts research primarily in the areas of perception, image processing, and artificial intelligence. Currently, Artur is pursuing a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering, specialized in Robotics and Electronics. He also contributed in several projects, encompassing mobile manipulators, perception system and artificial vision.
Marcelo Petry, INESC TEC
Marcelo Petry, INESC TEC
Marcelo is a robotics researcher and educator at the Centre for Robotics in Industry and Intelligent Systems at INESC TEC (Portugal). His research lies at the intersection of robotics, computer vision, and extended reality, aiming at the application of robots in manufacturing, logistics, inspection, and human assistance. Marcelo graduated in Control and Automation Engineering from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul in 2008 (Brazil) and obtained his PhD in Informatics Engineering from the University of Porto in 2013 (Portugal). Previously, he was an Assistant Professor at the Federal University of Santa Catarina and a researcher at INESC P&D Brazil (2014 to 2019).
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