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Robotics & Automation Theatre

The Robotics & Automation Theatre will feature both case-study presentations from exhibitors focussing on the benefits delivered by their products along with seminars from industry thought-leaders and experts on the latest trends and developments in the robotics and automation market.

Accredited for CPD by:
CILT
This conference offers a total of 5.5 CPD hours

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10:00
    • Improving human-machine collaboration to better meet customer needs
    • A humancentric approach to automation and deploying AI
    • How Industry 5.0 might look for your facility
10:25
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12:05
    • The need for medical robots in hazardous environments
    • Current challenges faced by medical robots in hazardous environments
    • Ongoing developments in medical robots
12:30
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12:55
    • Case studies on AV implementation for moving trailers, loading/unloading, and transporting goods within the yard
    • How drones can efficiently perform yard surveillance, inspect asset conditions, and identify inventory location
    • How autonomous technology can help mitigate risk and improve worker safety
13:20
    • Typical issues facing SME manufacturers and their potential solutions
    • Tangible benefits of automation and decarbonisation
    • Where to start and what help is available

     

     

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13:45
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14:10
    • Advancements in natural language processing and gesture recognition
    • Ethical considerations with HRI
    • Future trends in HRI

     

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14:35
    • Robotics as a service is transforming automation by offering on-demand access to robotic systems, making it more flexible and scalable for businesses of all sizes.

    • Why are companies choosing to rent technology instead of buying it outright?

    • What role will RaaS play in businesses in the next five years?

     

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10:00
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10:25
    • Enhancing Efficiency and Productivity: How AI-driven automation and predictive maintenance reduces downtime and optimize production processes. We will discuss real-world examples of AI applications in manufacturing.
    • Improving Quality Control and Precision: How AI technologies like computer vision and machine learning are used for real-time quality control and defect detection.
    • Driving Innovation and Flexibility: How AI enables flexible and adaptive manufacturing processes, allowing for rapid prototyping and customization. The role of AI in supply chain management and how it enhances decision-making and responsiveness to market changes.

     

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10:50
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11:40
    • Understanding the distributed ledger and decentralisation
    • Benefits of Realtime tracking and traceability
    • How blockchain can help enhance collaboration and engagement
12:05
    • The current cybersecurity landscape facing supply chains
    • Implementing best practices for your cybersecurity framework
    • Collaborative approaches to cybersecurity
12:30
    • How to engage stakeholders in AI initiatives
    • Strategies for selecting and partnering with AI vendors for maximum impact
    • Measuring the success and impact of AI initiatives
12:55
    • How AI and ML are being integrated into robots
    • Creating more autonomous and adaptable systems
    • Real world applications eg. Autonomous vehicles
13:20
    • Highlighting Made Smarter’s efforts to help SME manufacturers adopt Industrial Additive Manufacturing.
    • Showcasing case studies of previous projects to demonstrate the program's successes.
    • Discussing the positive impact of these initiatives on SME businesses.

     

     

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13:45
    • The Importance of Human-Centric Design in Manufacturing:
    • Bridging the Gap Between Humans and Robots: Can Empathy Be Programmed?
    • Simplifying Robotics: Making Automation Accessible and Intuitive

     

     

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14:10
    • How cobots provide the benefits of industrial solutions at a lower cost
    • Addressing the skills gap when adopting cobots
    • Safety benefits of cobots vs industrial robots
14:35
    • Increasing demands for faster delivery, customization, and sustainability
    • How automation can optimise process and help meet packaging and sustainability standards  
    • Industry case study