From November 25 to 28, 2024, the 1st euROBIN Coopetition will take place in Nancy, France, following Humanoids 2024, the IEEE-RAS 2024 International Conference on Humanoid Robots.

euROBIN coopetitions are designed not only to test individual team capabilities but also to foster collaborative innovation by rewarding teams for both their own achievements and the successful integration of their developed modules by others. By promoting modularity, reusability, and transferability in robotic systems, euROBIN aims to advance the frontier of robotics and artificial intelligence, driving progress in diverse application domains such as robotic manufacturing, personal robotics, and outdoor robotics for sustainable communities. Hereby, with these profiles we would like to welcome you to the pioneering world of the euROBIN project, where the brightest robotic teams from across Europe converge to participate in this groundbreaking event.

With nearly 20 years of experience as a leader in service robotics in Europe, PAL Robotics' solutions are used in social robotics, intralogistics, retail and research environments internationally, with the presence of our solutions in more than 30 countries and a continuous track record of project success.

• NAME: PAL Robotics
• TYPE: SME - Company
• LEADER CONTACT: Francesco Ferro -  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• PRESS CONTACT: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 
• URL WEBSITE:  https://pal-robotics.com/ 
• TWITTER: https://twitter.com/PALRobotics?lang=en 
  
• LINKEDIN:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/pal-robotics/

• VIDEOS: 
  • TALOS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVzHe8FG984
  • KANGAROO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TU9q6j8KJGU 
  • TIAGo Pro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcgMAngLLZQ

• ROBOTS OR PRODUCTS SHORT PRESENTATION:
  • TALOS:   The autonomous high-performance bipedal robot from PAL Robotics, sets a new standard in robotics. TALOS’ mission is to take part in the factory of the future, assisting people in difficult industrial environments to reduce labour risks and increase efficiency. Officially launched in 2017, TALOS brings closer a future where robots can collaborate more frequently, safely and efficiently with people. Collaborative robots like TALOS are designed to take part in industrial activities with the mission of assisting in hazardous assignments that can damage the worker’s health. For instance, tasks that require strength and an uncomfortable body posture for a long period of time.
    Some of TALOS’ highlights are that the robot walks on uneven surfaces, lifts heavy weights and interacts with humans. TALOS has advanced features with a unique electronics and sensors integration, creating a highly advanced platform that goes beyond other similar technologies.

• • KANGAROO: Kangaroo is an innovative bipedal research platform designed to explore advanced control methods for legged locomotion. With its lightweight design and low moving inertia in the legs, Kangaroo enables highly dynamic motions such as jumping and running, making it a versatile platform for pushing the boundaries of legged locomotion research.

• • TIAGo Pro:  is a groundbreaking robotic platform designed to revolutionise the world of agile manufacturing and human-robot collaboration. With its innovative hardware upgrades, enhanced manipulation capabilities, and state-of-the-art Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) abilities, TIAGo Pro is poised to unlock new levels of productivity, academic exploration in Industry 5.0, and future healthcare applications. The starting point for TIAGo Pro, was TIAGo robot – originally developed by PAL Robotics in 2015 and nowadays one of Europe’s most popular platforms for mobile manipulation research and applications across Europe and beyond.

• TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE ROBOT/PRODUCTS:
  • TALOS:  Inside TALOS’ humanoid body, at 1.75m tall and 100Kg in weight, there is complex mechatronics integration. TALOS is fully torque controllable, which is enabled by torque sensors in all of the robot’s joints and which also makes the robot suitable for safe Human-Robot Interactions.
    This is complemented with EtherCAT communications, a system that makes its data network faster (its control loop running at least at 1KHz) and facilitates quick reactions to any external force. The PAL Robotics’ humanoid robot can dynamically walk with the current algorithms at a speed of 3Km/h, and is able to navigate over irregular floors.
    TALOS’ architecture is anthropomorphic and its kinematic architecture has been specially designed to allow a large work-space for bi-manipulation tasks. Its 7-DoF arms have a 6Kg payload each with the arm stretched, being able to nimbly use heavy industrial tools.
    The humanoid robot is fully electrically powered, unlike other robots of its kind. TALOS has an autonomy of 1.5 when walking, and up to 3 h stand by. Its software is 100% ROS capable.

• • KANGAROO: Lightweight Design for Dynamic Motions: Kangaroo's lightweight design, coupled with low moving inertia in the legs, allows for highly dynamic motions, including jumping and running. This makes it an ideal platform for studying and advancing control methods in legged locomotion.
    Novel Actuator Design for Robustness: Kangaroo incorporates a novel design featuring linear actuators that offer high back drivability, efficiency, and robustness to impacts. This combination enables precise control and resilience, even in demanding environments.
    High Bandwidth Torque Control: Custom electronics and force sensors are integrated into Kangaroo to achieve high bandwidth torque control. This advanced control system allows for precise and responsive movements, enhancing the overall performance of the robot.
    Actuator Placement Optimisation: Kangaroo's actuators and electronics are strategically located close to the base link, following classic template models. This placement optimisation enhances the robot's stability, control, and overall performance, bringing it closer to established legged locomotion paradigms.
    

• • TIAGo Pro: Innovative Torque-Controlled Arms: TIAGo Pro's fully torque-controlled arms, equipped with brakes at each joint, offer unparalleled accuracy and compliance. The joint torque sensing with Series Elastic Actuators ensures optimal performance and precise control, enabling users to achieve unmatched precision and efficiency.
    Optimised Arm Placement for Enhanced Manipulation: The arm placement on TIAGo Pro maximises the bi-manual workspace, allowing for easy frontal and lateral reach. With the ability to reach objects on the floor and high shelves, the robot's manipulation capabilities are expanded. The torque-controlled arms provide precise and human-centric manipulation, facilitating efficient task execution.
    Enhanced HRI Capabilities: TIAGo Pro features advanced HRI capabilities, including gaze tracking, face identification, and a new chatbot engine. The expressive face of the robot, capable of displaying a range of emotions, enhances communication and engagement. With a user-friendly web user interface and full compatibility with ROS 2, the robot offers a seamless Human-Robot Interaction experience.

• STAND IN HUMANOIDS 2024: To be confirmed
  

From November 25 to 28, 2024, the 1st euROBIN Coopetition will take place in Nancy, France, following Humanoids 2024, the IEEE-RAS 2024 International Conference on Humanoid Robots.

euROBIN coopetitions are designed not only to test individual team capabilities but also to foster collaborative innovation by rewarding teams for both their own achievements and the successful integration of their developed modules by others. By promoting modularity, reusability, and transferability in robotic systems, euROBIN aims to advance the frontier of robotics and artificial intelligence, driving progress in diverse application domains such as robotic manufacturing, personal robotics, and outdoor robotics for sustainable communities. Hereby, with these profiles we would like to welcome you to the pioneering world of the euROBIN project, where the brightest robotic teams from across Europe converge to participate in this groundbreaking event.

• NAME: Alter-Ego Team
• TYPE: University
• LEADER CONTACT: Eleonora Sguerri /Giovanni Rosato
• PRESS CONTACT: To be confirmed
• URL WEBSITE: https://www.naturalmachinemotioninitiative.com/ego 
• INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/alterego_iit.cp/  
• OTHER: https://softbots.iit.it/service-robots
• VIDEOS: https://www.youtube.com/@naturalmachinemotioninitiative/playlists

• ROBOTS OR PRODUCT: Alter-Ego

An open-source mobile soft manipulation platform with two arms. It was developed to operate in different environments and is equipped with soft robotic technologies to enable safe physical interactions with humans and the environment, guarantee robustness, and allow versatility. Is a humanoid robot born in 2017 from the joint efforts of the SoftBots Lab of the Italian Institute of Technology and the Research Center “E. Piaggio” of the University of Pisa.

• TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE ROBOT/PRODUCTS: Alter-Ego

Alter-Ego is a two-wheeled, inverted, pendulum-type mobile base, and its upper body is anthropomorphic in terms of form factor and interaction behavior. It features two 6 Degrees-of Freedom (DoFs) arms, where each joint is actuated by a Variable Stiffness Actuator (VSA). Each arm mounts the Pisa/IIT SoftHand, an anthropomorphic (5 fingers, 19 DoFs) synergistic (1 Degree of Actuation) artificial hand. Alter-Ego’s head, with two more VSA DoFs (Pan and Tilt), hosts a double stereoscopic vision system (a ZED stereo camera2) to have good vision both indoors and outdoors. Alter-Ego integrates two mini-PCs (with Linux) into its body to manage its functionalities. 

• STAND IN HUMANOIDS 2024: Yes.
  

From November 25 to 28, 2024, the 1st euROBIN Coopetition will take place in Nancy, France, following Humanoids 2024, the IEEE-RAS 2024 International Conference on Humanoid Robots.

euROBIN coopetitions are designed not only to test individual team capabilities but also to foster collaborative innovation by rewarding teams for both their own achievements and the successful integration of their developed modules by others. By promoting modularity, reusability, and transferability in robotic systems, euROBIN aims to advance the frontier of robotics and artificial intelligence, driving progress in diverse application domains such as robotic manufacturing, personal robotics, and outdoor robotics for sustainable communities. Hereby, with these profiles we would like to welcome you to the pioneering world of the euROBIN project, where the brightest robotic teams from across Europe converge to participate in this groundbreaking event.

Since 1999, KIT building autonomous humanoid robots under a comprehensive view so that a wide range of tasks (and not only a particular task) can be performed. 

The research activities in this area in KIT, include the specification and design of humanoid components, the development of dedicated hardware for sensory data processing and motor control as well as the design of software frameworks, which allow for the integration in humanoid robots that are in rich in sensory and motor capabilities.

They will present the ARMAR-7 robot to the Coopetition.

• NAME: Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) 
• TYPE: University
• LEADER CONTACT: Tamim Asfour
• PRESS CONTACT: To be confirmed
• URL WEBSITE: https://h2t.iar.kit.edu/english/index.php
  
• LINKEDIN: https://de.linkedin.com/company/humanoids-kit 
• VIDEOS:
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5dXv_FN4AA&t=3s
  • https://www.youtube.com/HumanoidRobots

• ROBOTS OR PRODUCTS

• • ARMAR Humanoid Family: https://h2t.iar.kit.edu/english/397.php
  • ARMAR-7: The newest member of the ARMAR Humanoid Family was developed in 2024 for performing assistance tasks, e.g. in care facilities and households.
     

• TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE ROBOT/PRODUCTS:

ARMAR-7 is a dual-arm humanoid robot with humanoid hands, head, torso, and a holonomic mobile platform. It was designed with anthropomorphic dimensions to be suited to for-human-made environments.

• STAND IN HUMANOIDS 2024: To be confirmed