PAL Robotics plays an important role in research by funding and supporting the research towards a better understanding and development of robotics.
The importance of research to PAL Robotics: a continuous loop between research and development Research & development (R&D) and innovation in robotics are elements that depend on one another for success. At PAL Robotics we have always been fully immersed
Advancing robotics through EU Collaborative Projects At PAL Robotics we have partnered in more than 25 European Union research projects (EU projects), where we have worked in collaboration to develop robotics solutions for current and new applications, in areas such
AI applications: at the core of our robots and collaborative projects Artificial Intelligence is key for boosting interactions between robots and humans, and for the more widespread deployment of service robotics in society. With the help of AI, robots can
Kangaroo robot - The most recent news The latest advancements in robot locomotion have recently showcased the dynamic capabilities demonstrated by some biped robots outperforming human capabilities. The expectation is to have those kinds of platforms in our daily lives
The mobile manipular TIAGo robot and the factory of the future The growth of Industry 4.0 is having a major impact on the manufacturing sector, bringing with it both opportunities and challenges. Some of the challenges are in areas such
The progress of social robotics with Raquel Ros The field of social robotics has experienced significant growth in recent years. Just 10 years ago robots were mainly operating in labs, nowadays we can find them in hotel receptions, hospitals, and
Humans and robots working together With the advance of Human-Robot Interaction in Industry 4.0, the coexistence of robots and humans in the workplace will soon become a reality, making safety issues a primary concern. Robots should be able to operate
TIAGO Base: two different drives An omnidirectional robot is able to drive in any direction due to its omnidirectional wheels, as the omnidrive enables the robot to change direction instantly without having to turn the wheels. Omnidrive robots were created
The 2022 HRI Meeting Last week, we had the opportunity to host the HRI meet-up in Barcelona together with Eurecat and co-organisers Ghent University. The event took place in Ca l’Alier, in Poblenou, Barcelona, where we gathered researchers for an
Robotic assistance with teleoperation, telepresence, and remote control through Project SANDRO Robot assistants are able to help users in their daily lives, and teleoperation and telepresence are just some of the capabilities that make this possible. Teleoperation and telepresence help
Project OpenDR and the future of human-robot interaction Project OpenDR which PAL Robotics is a project partner in has released a toolkit for deep learning in robotics - one of the first of its kind, that provides over 20 methods
ARI and the SPRING Project The SPRING Project has reached a key milestone, with the arrival of ARI social robots at seven project partner sites across Europe (from France, and Italy, to the UK, the Czech Republic, and Israel) in
