We welcome all readers to the 4th issue of the SMARTHANDLE newsletter!We are pleased to announce the publication of the 4th issue of the SMARTHANDLE newsletter! The project started in January 2023 and consists of 14 partners from 6 countries (Greece, Spain, Germany, Netherlands, Luxemburg, and Belgium). Our strong consortium has been working together to develop, deploy, validate, and promote smart and versatile manufacturing solutions within the 3 years duration of the project. Best wishes,
The SMARTHANDLE team |
We welcome all readers to the 4th issue of the SMARTHANDLE newsletter!We are pleased to announce the publication of the 4th issue of the SMARTHANDLE newsletter! The project started in January 2023 and consists of 14 partners from 6 countries (Greece, Spain, Germany, Netherlands, Luxemburg, and Belgium). Our strong consortium has been working together to develop, deploy, validate, and promote smart and versatile manufacturing solutions within the 3 years duration of the project. Best wishes,
The SMARTHANDLE team |
The SMARTHANDLE project, held its latest General Assembly (GA) and Executive Board (EB) meeting in Vigo, Spain, on 4–5 February 2025. The event was hosted by project partner AIMEN Technology Centre, bringing together key stakeholders to evaluate the project’s progress and refine the roadmap for upcoming activities. Read more |
The SMARTHANDLE project, held its latest General Assembly (GA) and Executive Board (EB) meeting in Vigo, Spain, on 4–5 February 2025. The event was hosted by project partner AIMEN Technology Centre, bringing together key stakeholders to evaluate the project’s progress and refine the roadmap for upcoming activities. Read more |
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| Meet the partner #7 Teaching Factory Competence Center (TF-CC) bridges academia and industry to accelerate innovation in smart manufacturing. In SMARTHANDLE, TF-CC organizes learning factories, training workshops, and upskilling programs to ensure seamless technology adoption and skill development for the workforce of the future. Read the full post |
Meet the partner #7 Teaching Factory Competence Center (TF-CC) bridges academia and industry to accelerate innovation in smart manufacturing. In SMARTHANDLE, TF-CC organizes learning factories, training workshops, and upskilling programs to ensure seamless technology adoption and skill development for the workforce of the future. Read the full post |
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| Meet the partner #8 KUKA is a leader in industrial robotics and intelligent automation. In SMARTHANDLE, KUKA develops AI-powered grasping and motion planning solutions, enabling single-arm and multi-arm robots to handle both familiar and unknown objects with precision, adaptability, and efficiency. Read the full post |
Meet the partner #8 KUKA is a leader in industrial robotics and intelligent automation. In SMARTHANDLE, KUKA develops AI-powered grasping and motion planning solutions, enabling single-arm and multi-arm robots to handle both familiar and unknown objects with precision, adaptability, and efficiency. Read the full post |
Meet the partner #9 Roboception GmbH gives robots the power of vision! In SMARTHANDLE, ROBOCEPTION develops cutting-edge 3D perception systems that enhance object detection, localization, and adaptive handling. Their solutions combine computer vision & AI to enable precise, real-time decision-making for intelligent handling agents. Read the full post |
Meet the partner #9 Roboception GmbH gives robots the power of vision! In SMARTHANDLE, ROBOCEPTION develops cutting-edge 3D perception systems that enhance object detection, localization, and adaptive handling. Their solutions combine computer vision & AI to enable precise, real-time decision-making for intelligent handling agents. Read the full post |
Meet the partner #10 STT Products BV is a leader in precision mechatronics and adaptable tooling solutions for advanced manufacturing. In SMARTHANDLE, STT develops cognitive-enabled gripping tools, enabling robots to handle diverse product variants with enhanced dexterity and efficiency. Read the full post |
Meet the partner #10 STT Products BV is a leader in precision mechatronics and adaptable tooling solutions for advanced manufacturing. In SMARTHANDLE, STT develops cognitive-enabled gripping tools, enabling robots to handle diverse product variants with enhanced dexterity and efficiency. Read the full post |
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SMARTHANDLE's presence in events |
SMARTHANDLE's presence in events |
"Introduction to Novel technologies of perception and control for proficient workpiece handling in the European Industry" online workshop by AIMEN February 2025 |
"Introduction to Novel technologies of perception and control for proficient workpiece handling in the European Industry" online workshop by AIMEN February 2025 |
On February 5th, 2025, AIMEN Technology Centre hosted a dynamic and educational online workshop titled “Introduction to Novel Technologies of Perception and Control for Proficient Handling”, as part of the Horizon Europe-funded SMARTHANDLE project. The session attracted a diverse audience of researchers, engineers, students, and general stakeholders eager to explore the technological frontiers of smart manufacturing. Read more |
On February 5th, 2025, AIMEN Technology Centre hosted a dynamic and educational online workshop titled “Introduction to Novel Technologies of Perception and Control for Proficient Handling”, as part of the Horizon Europe-funded SMARTHANDLE project. The session attracted a diverse audience of researchers, engineers, students, and general stakeholders eager to explore the technological frontiers of smart manufacturing. Read more |
"Shaping ethical and inclusice futures: the human side of innovation in robotics" webinar with Sister Projects February 2025 |
"Shaping ethical and inclusice futures: the human side of innovation in robotics" webinar with Sister Projects February 2025 |
On 19/2 four pioneering Horizon Europe projects, SMARTHANDLE, AGILEHAND, MASTERLY, and HARTU, joined forces for a collaborative online workshop exploring the role of humans in the automation of the manufacturing sector. With automation technologies evolving rapidly, the event centered on how to ethically and inclusively integrate AI and robotics in industrial environments while prioritizing human experience, social acceptance, and safe collaboration. Read more |
On 19/2 four pioneering Horizon Europe projects, SMARTHANDLE, AGILEHAND, MASTERLY, and HARTU, joined forces for a collaborative online workshop exploring the role of humans in the automation of the manufacturing sector. With automation technologies evolving rapidly, the event centered on how to ethically and inclusively integrate AI and robotics in industrial environments while prioritizing human experience, social acceptance, and safe collaboration. Read more |
"Flexible production using single- and dual arm systems" online workshop by KUKA April 2025 |
"Flexible production using single- and dual arm systems" online workshop by KUKA April 2025 |
On 14 April 2025, KUKA hosted an engaging and well-attended online workshop under the SMARTHANDLE project, offering deep insights into the future of flexible production systems. The “Flexible production using single- and dual-arm systems” workshop was part of the Horizon Europefunded project, which aims to revolutionize resilient manufacturing through smart robotic handling solutions. Read more |
On 14 April 2025, KUKA hosted an engaging and well-attended online workshop under the SMARTHANDLE project, offering deep insights into the future of flexible production systems. The “Flexible production using single- and dual-arm systems” workshop was part of the Horizon Europefunded project, which aims to revolutionize resilient manufacturing through smart robotic handling solutions. Read more |
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| "AI-based 6D Pose Estimation Leveraging the Power of Synthetic Data" |
"AI-based 6D Pose Estimation Leveraging the Power of Synthetic Data" |
"AI-based robotic automation is transforming industries by reducing costs, improving efficiency, and enhancing precision in manufacturing processes. One of the key enablers of this transformation is 3D robot vision, which allows robots to perceive and interact with their environment. Tasks such as object identification and 6D pose estimation for grasping and manipulation are crucial for automation. " Read the full article |
"AI-based robotic automation is transforming industries by reducing costs, improving efficiency, and enhancing precision in manufacturing processes. One of the key enablers of this transformation is 3D robot vision, which allows robots to perceive and interact with their environment. Tasks such as object identification and 6D pose estimation for grasping and manipulation are crucial for automation. " Read the full article |
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"Hand gesture recognition as a quick interface to command robot behaviour" |
"Hand gesture recognition as a quick interface to command robot behaviour" |
"Gesture perception is an expanding area of research that focuses on enabling more intuitive human-machine interaction. Rather than relying solely on traditional input devices like keyboards or controllers, gesture perception allows humans to communicate with machines using natural body/hand movements. This enhances the user experience by making interactions more seamless and accessible, particularly in environments where physical interaction with a device is impractical. By interpreting gestures, machines can better understand human intentions, improving efficiency and responsiveness in various applications, from industrial robotics to another areas. " Read the full article |
"Gesture perception is an expanding area of research that focuses on enabling more intuitive human-machine interaction. Rather than relying solely on traditional input devices like keyboards or controllers, gesture perception allows humans to communicate with machines using natural body/hand movements. This enhances the user experience by making interactions more seamless and accessible, particularly in environments where physical interaction with a device is impractical. By interpreting gestures, machines can better understand human intentions, improving efficiency and responsiveness in various applications, from industrial robotics to another areas. " Read the full article |
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| "Dual-arm robot system for aluminium profile handling" |
"Dual-arm robot system for aluminium profile handling" |
"One of the primary use cases in the SMARTHANDLE project involves the handling of aluminium profiles. To facilitate this, KUKA has developed a testbed designed to advance and evaluate technologies related to motion planning, motion execution, object localization, 6D pose estimation, grasp sampling, and grasp evaluation. The testbed is equipped with two robots, each featuring a three-finger gripper, and a camera. Aluminium profiles are manipulated using either single-arm or dual-arm grasps." Read the full article |
"One of the primary use cases in the SMARTHANDLE project involves the handling of aluminium profiles. To facilitate this, KUKA has developed a testbed designed to advance and evaluate technologies related to motion planning, motion execution, object localization, 6D pose estimation, grasp sampling, and grasp evaluation. The testbed is equipped with two robots, each featuring a three-finger gripper, and a camera. Aluminium profiles are manipulated using either single-arm or dual-arm grasps." Read the full article |
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One core ambition of European Union is to enhance the impact and effectiveness of its funding programs by promoting collaboration and mutual learning between projects and stakeholders of similar calls, leveraging each one's strengths and resources to achieve common goals. SMARTHANDLE embraces this ambition and emphasizes the importance of establishing synergies and clusters with partners of various backgrounds (academia and industry) to facilitate technology transfer, training and skill development. SMARTHANDLE has agreed upon common activities with the three projects of same European call: MASTERLY - (Nimble Artificial Intelligence driven robotic solutions for efficient and self-determined handling and assembly operations), HARTU - Handling with AI-enhanced Robotic Technologies for flexible manufacturing), AGILEHAND - Smart Grading, Handling and Packaging Solutions for Soft and Deformable Products in Agile and Reconfigurable Lines 
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One core ambition of European Union is to enhance the impact and effectiveness of its funding programs by promoting collaboration and mutual learning between projects and stakeholders of similar calls, leveraging each one's strengths and resources to achieve common goals. SMARTHANDLE embraces this ambition and emphasizes the importance of establishing synergies and clusters with partners of various backgrounds (academia and industry) to facilitate technology transfer, training and skill development. SMARTHANDLE has agreed upon common activities with the three projects of same European call: MASTERLY - (Nimble Artificial Intelligence driven robotic solutions for efficient and self-determined handling and assembly operations), HARTU - Handling with AI-enhanced Robotic Technologies for flexible manufacturing), AGILEHAND - Smart Grading, Handling and Packaging Solutions for Soft and Deformable Products in Agile and Reconfigurable Lines
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The consortium of SMARTHANDLE consists of 14 partners from 6 countries (Greece, Spain, Germany, Netherlands, Luxemburg, and Belgium) who will join forces to develop, deploy, validate, and promote smart and versatile manufacturing solutions within the 3 years duration of the project. |
The consortium of SMARTHANDLE consists of 14 partners from 6 countries (Greece, Spain, Germany, Netherlands, Luxemburg, and Belgium) who will join forces to develop, deploy, validate, and promote smart and versatile manufacturing solutions within the 3 years duration of the project. |
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