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Europe has a long tradition of outstanding research and manufacturing in robotics.
However, finding common ground between manufacturers and the research community
has proven difficult in the past. Defining the future direction of robotics research
is the real challenge.
The robotics research project ECHORD++ will promote the interaction
between robot manufacturers,
researchers and users
by facilitating the cooperation between academia and industry.
Europe has a long tradition of
outstanding research and manufacturing in robotics.
However, finding common ground between
manufacturers and the research community
has proven difficult in the past.
Defining the future direction of robotics research
is the real challenge.
The robotics research project ECHORD++
will promote the interaction
between robot manufacturers, researchers and users.
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ECHORD++ will achieve its goal by implementing three different instruments:
the Experiments, Public end-user Driven Technological Innovation (PDTI),
and the Robotics Innovation Facilities (RIFs).
With the Experiments and PDTI, ECHORD++ offers research consortia
funding
to develop robotics technology for real use-cases.
The RIFs provide a unique chance to try out new business ideas
and make field tests at zero risk.
ECHORD++ will further
stimulate this interaction
between robot manufacturers,
researchers and users.
This goal will be achieved by
implementing three
different instruments:
the Experiments, Public end-user
Driven Technological Innovation (PDTI)
and the Robotics Innovation Facilities (RIF).
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These tools are tailor-made to meet the demand for innovative
robotics technologies of the manufacturing industry,
mainly Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), and public bodies,
looking for robotics technology at competitive prices.
The research consortia in ECHORD++ are composed of
partners from industry, academia or research institutes
in conjunction with the potential users of the robotics technology.
