The Smart Revolution - Transforming Manufacturing with Robotics
About
To coincide with Smart Manufacturing Week https://www.smartmanufacturingweek.com/, join two leading UK robotics experts for an insightful 90-minute webinar exploring the critical and growing role of robotics in modern factories, encouraging circular manufacturing.
Speakers:
Prof Samia Nefti-Meziani OBE Professor of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence at the University of Birmingham
Addressing the challenges in embracing circular manufacturing, Prof Nefti-Meziana will share how the RESCu-M EPSRC programme tackles these barriers by integrating AI and intelligent automation including robotics to revolutionize "Re-X" processes: repair, reuse, refurbish, remanufacture.
Prof Guido Herrmann Professor of Robotics and Intelligent Control & Head of Control Systems and Robotics Group, University of Manchester
Bridging the gap between novel control and robotics research and real-world applications within the UKRI-funded AMPI project, Prof Herrmann discusses human–robot interaction, digital twins, and control strategies for effective collaborative tele-robotic systems with compliant soft robot hands in glovebox, biosafety cabinets, also within extreme environments.
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Continuing Professional Development
This event can contribute towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours as part of the IET's CPD monitoring scheme.
04 Jun 2026
12:30pm - 2:00pm
Reasons to attend
Understand the fundamental differences and advantages of soft over rigid robotics in manufacturing environments.
Discover real-world applications of soft grippers, actuators, and sensors for delicate assembly, food handling, and human-robot collaboration.
Gain insight into the role of Intelligent Control and AI in driving the adoption and performance of compliant systems.
Explore the transition of medical and bio-inspired mechatronics into industrial solutions, enabling entirely new production capabilities.
Learn about the future research landscape and the challenges in simulation, control, and standardization for soft robotic systems
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