The robot works. But will it work in your process?
Before you choosea robot,put it to the test
RoboCom helps you assess which robotic solution meets your business needs. We compare technologies from different manufacturers through tests tailored to your use case, measuring performance and usability while assessing integration requirements. The results help inform your investment decision.
Platforms from different manufacturers, equipped facilities and specialist expertise to put solutions to the test in your process.
A robot that impresses
attracts attention.
A robot that works well
ctransforms production
Testing must take into account the components to be handled, the available space, timing requirements and interaction with operators. RoboCom designs its trials around these constraints to assess performance and operating conditions.
Do the benefits justify the investment?
We measure performance and identify the constraints that affect the costs and benefits of adoption.
Which configuration actually meets your needs?
Requirements and alternatives are compared using common criteria.
Can people and robots work together?
The test covers interaction, ergonomics, safety and cognitive workload.
What needs to change in the process?
We identify the changes needed to your workspaces, business systems, procedures and workforce skills.
FROM YOUR PROCESS
aTO THE INVESTMENT DECISION
A modular programme tailored to your company’s needs, designed to validate the technology and reduce risks before you invest.
Scenarios close to real operating conditions
Process analysis
We analyse your process, digital maturity, constraints and the objectives to be achieved.
Requirements and indicators
We define what to measure and which criteria to use to assess performance, economic viability, safety and the impact on your organisation.
Test design
We configure robots, sensors and interfaces. We define the data and operating conditions for a test that reflects your use case.
Testing and comparison
We put solutions to the test, observe how they work and compare the results against the agreed indicators.
Results and next steps
We provide you with the test results, the conditions for adoption and a plan for the next steps, so you can decide whether and how to proceed with the investment.
LET’S START WITH YOUR REQUEST
OUR
TECHNOLOGIES
Humanoid robots
Interaction, manipulation, collaborative tasks and ergonomic assessment.
Bio-inspired robots
Interaction, manipulation, collaborative tasks and ergonomic assessment.
Quadruped robots
Mobility on uneven terrain, inspection and data collection in complex environments, including through teleoperation.
Aerial and underwater drones
Inspection and data acquisition at height and underwater. Tests assess operating conditions and the quality of the information collected.
Teleoperation platforms
Remote control and immersive interfaces to assess usability, interaction quality and the management of tasks at a distance.
Exoskeletons
Support for operators and ergonomic assessment: comfort, usability and integration with operators’ movements and activities.
The comparison starts with your company’s needs, not with the platform to be offered.
THE ARTES 4.0 ECOSYSTEM:
A NATIONAL NETWORK, CLOSE TO YOUR BUSINESS
Start with your nearest location or the expertise best suited to your project. ARTES 4.0 coordinates infrastructure, technologies and specialist teams to build a testing programme around your process and objectives.
Pontedera
Humanoid and quadruped robots, manipulation, teleoperation, mixed reality, AI and prototyping.
Palermo
Ground and underwater inspection, precision agriculture, manipulation and physiological sensing.
Olbia
Marine and service robotics, drones, port inspection, immersive environments and 3D printing.
Jesi
Humanoid robotics, motion capture, ergonomics, exoskeletons and digital assembly assistance.
ARTES 4.0@Torino
The Joint Lab connects the infrastructure and expertise of Turin and Pontedera to support manufacturing companies in adopting intelligent and collaborative robotics.
Cobots, mobile robots with manipulators and humanoid systems support development programmes from TRL 3 to TRL 9.
Test Before Invest, applied technical training and specialist integration support enable companies to trial applications for manufacturing, logistics, inspection and maintenance, assessing technical feasibility and operational impact before investing at scale.
HUMANOID ROBOTICS
FOR COMPONENT RE-KITTING
The project with CIM and ARTES 4.0 tests a humanoid robot on a factory task: picking brackets from warehouse bins and transferring them into smaller trays.
- 01 /NavigationAssessing movement in an unstructured environment.
- 02 /Bin picking e re-kittingPicking brackets from warehouse bins and transferring them into smaller trays.
- 03 /Container handlingAssess the feasibility of using the humanoid robot and its potential contribution to the ergonomics of the task.
Assess the feasibility of using the humanoid robot and its potential contribution to the ergonomics of the task.
- Cycle time
- Grasp success rate
- Placement accuracy
- Ergonomic workload
A QUADRUPED ROBOT
FOR REMOTE VINEYARD INSPECTION
A quadruped robot travels along the vine rows and collects data while the operator manages the mission remotely. The use case makes it possible to assess mobile robotics for vineyard inspection under real operating conditions.
- 01 /Mobility between vine rowsAssessing access to uneven terrain and narrow passages.
- 02 /TeleoperationRemote mission control and access to the information collected.
- 03 /Data collectionAssessing the continuity and repeatability of data acquisition throughout missions.
Assess how robotic inspection can reduce the operator’s presence in the field and exposure to heat and fatigue.
- Route coverage
- Connection continuity
- Repeatability of data acquisition
- Mission duration
What is Test Before Invest?
It is a testing programme that allows you to assess a technology before investing in its adoption. It starts with your company’s process: indicators are agreed and evidence is collected on performance, safety, usability and integration.
Which businesses is it intended for?
Businesses that want to assess the use of robotics and AI in a specific process, from SMEs to large companies. The programme is tailored to the company’s use case, constraints and objectives.
Do I need to have already identified a robot or a supplier?
You can start with an operational need, a process to improve or a solution you have already identified. The initial analysis determines which technologies and configurations to test.
How long does the programme take and how is the cost determined?
Duration and cost depend on the scope of the test, the platforms involved, their configurations and the data to be collected. The initial discussion defines activities, expected results and resources before testing begins.
What do I receive at the end of the tests?
Results against the agreed indicators, technical evidence, limitations and conditions of use, integration requirements and guidance on the next steps towards adoption.
How is a test designed around my process?
We analyse tasks, constraints, available data and operating conditions. We configure robots, sensors and interfaces to reproduce a scenario that reflects the use case, and define how to measure and compare the results.
Which indicators are measured?
The indicators depend on the task: examples include cycle time, accuracy, grasp success rate, mission continuity and the quality of data acquisition. Usability, ergonomics, safety and integration requirements can also be included.
Can I compare technologies from different manufacturers?
Yes. The multi-vendor environment allows platforms and configurations to be compared under common conditions and assessment criteria defined in relation to your process.
How are safety and usability assessed?
The conditions of use and the interaction between people and robots are analysed. Depending on the agreed scope, the test may include task observation, ergonomic assessment, operational workload and operator feedback.
How is integration with company systems assessed?
Interfaces, data exchange, compatibility with existing components, layout and operating procedures are examined. Where included in the test plan, connections and workflows are tested to identify the conditions for integration into the process.
LET’S START
WITH YOUR REQUEST
AND DESIGN TEST
before invest
Describe your process: the RoboCom team will assess the use case and propose the testing activities best suited to your objectives.
Direct Contactrobocom@artes4.it+39 0587 461506
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