In the past, robots were primarily used for tasks that were dangerous, monotonous, and physically demanding. However, there is a growing trend of robots working alongside humans. In this edition, we will explore the possibilities of smart robotics and the role of humans in this collaboration. How can we enhance cooperation between humans and machines? What is the impact of robotization on sustainability and reliability? And how can we prepare future engineers for this field? We will showcase practical examples from Riwald Recycling (Almelo), Riwo (Oldenzaal), and Van Raam (Varsseveld) to demonstrate the technological innovation power of Twente!

What: Campus Café
Date: Thursday, February 29
Time: 15:00 – 17:30 hours
Location: Connect-U (Ariënsplein 1, 7511 JX Enschede)
Language: Dutch

PROGRAM

15:00 – Walk-in
15:15 – Welcome: Smart Robotics & the Human Factor – insights and initiatives for the future | including Riwo, Riwald Recycling
15:50 – Breakout round 1 | Session 1: How smart robotics contributes to a circular economy, by Riwald Recycling, RIWO & Saxion – Session 2: Innovation case automation & data, by Fraunhofer Innovation Platform for Advanced Manufacturing
16:30 – Breakout round 2 | Session 3: Innovation case, by VIRO – Session 4: Training the engineer of tomorrow (more info will follow!)
17:00 – Robotics Experience & networking drinks

Campus Café is an initiative of the top work locations (Kennispark Twente, High Tech Systems Park, Connect-U, Technology Base and XL Businesspark), Twente region and Novel-T.
This edition is in cooperation with Saxion Centre for Entrepreneurship & TValley.