Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.7.2, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # ARISE Robotics ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://arise-robotics.eu/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [ARISE Partner HMU Advances Soft Robotic Actuator Design with New Publication in Advanced Intelligent Systems](https://arise-robotics.eu/arise-partner-hmu-advances-soft-robotic-actuator-design-with-new-publication-in-advanced-intelligent-systems/) - Hellenic Mediterranean University contributes a new optimization framework for energy-efficient soft fabric pneumatic actuators ARISE is pleased to announce a forthcoming scientific publication by project partner Hellenic Mediterranean University (HMU), titled “Design Optimization of Soft Fabric Pneumatic Actuators”, currently in the proof stage with the journal Advanced Intelligent Systems. The study presents a structured and - [ARISE Publication Explores When Robots Should Explain Failures to Older Adults](https://arise-robotics.eu/arise-publication-explores-when-robots-should-explain-failures-to-older-adults/) - ARISE is pleased to share a new conference publication by project partner CSIC, titled “When to Explain: Field Study Insights on Robot Failure Explanations for Older Adults”, published in the Companion Proceedings of the 21st ACM/IEEE International Conference on Human-Robot Interaction. The paper is authored by Tamlin Love, Víctor Bermejo, Alberto Olivares-Alarcos, Antonio Andriella, Núria - [ARISE Research Advances Explainable Robot Planning through Ontological Foundations](https://arise-robotics.eu/arise-research-advances-explainable-robot-planning-through-ontological-foundations/) - ARISE is pleased to highlight a new scientific publication by project partner CSIC, titled “Ontological foundations for contrastive explanatory narration of robot plans”, published in Information Sciences by Elsevier. The article, authored by Alberto Olivares-Alarcos, Sergi Foix, Júlia Borràs, Gerard Canal and Guillem Alenyà, contributes to one of the central research directions of ARISE: enabling - [ARISE and TORNADO Identify Common Ground in Adaptive Robotics and Human-Centred AI](https://arise-robotics.eu/arise-and-tornado-identify-common-ground-in-adaptive-robotics-and-human-centred-ai/) - The ARISE project recently held a synergy discussion with the TORNADO project to explore shared research interests and potential opportunities for collaboration across robotics, artificial intelligence and human-centred automation. ARISE develops an integrated robotic platform for complex autonomous task performance, with validation activities in solar panel installation and maintenance, as well as hydroponic lettuce transplanting - [BENDABL Represents ARISE at Future Ready 2026 in Brussels](https://arise-robotics.eu/bendabl-represents-arise-at-future-ready-2026-in-brussels/) - On Thursday, 16 April 2026, BENDABL participated in Future Ready 2026 in Brussels as part of the ARISE project. The event brought together researchers, innovators, industry stakeholders and policymakers to exchange ideas on how AI, data and robotics can accelerate European innovation and support stronger pathways from research to deployment. Future Ready 2026 focused on - [Ontology-based explicit long-term memory for robots](https://arise-robotics.eu/ontology-based-explicit-long-term-memory-for-robots/) - Ontology-based explicit long-term memory for robots In the context of the ARISE project, CSIC, through its Institute of Robotics and Industrial Informatics team, is leading the development of the ontology-based framework of the project, and recently they have developed an explicit long-term robot memory. This approach enables robots to store, organize, and reason about past - [CSIC Team won the Marc Esteva Vivanco award](https://arise-robotics.eu/csic-team-won-the-marc-esteva-vivanco-award/) - CSIC Team won the Marc Esteva Vivanco award ARISE project partner CSIC, through its Institute of Robotics and Industrial Informatics team, has been awarded the prestigious Marc Esteva Vivanco award for the best PhD thesis by the Catalan Association for Artificial Intelligence (ACIA). The award was presented during the 27th International Congress of the Catalan - [Cultivating the Future: How AGRO-WELL and ARISE are revolutionising agriculture](https://arise-robotics.eu/cultivating-the-future-how-agro-well-and-arise-are-revolutionising-agriculture/) - Cultivating the Future: How AGRO-WELL and ARISE are revolutionising agriculture The agricultural sector, vital for our global food supply, is facing unprecedented challenges—from hazardous working conditions to the urgent need for greater environmental sustainability. To address these critical issues, two pioneering projects, AGRO-WELL and ARISE, are leveraging cutting-edge technology to transform farming into a more - [Technical Synergy and Future Directions: Highlights from the 4th ARISE General Assembly](https://arise-robotics.eu/technical-synergy-and-future-directions-highlights-from-the-4th-arise-general-assembly/) - Technical Synergy and Future Directions: Highlights from the 4th ARISE General Assembly The ARISE 4th General Assembly took place on February 5th and 6th, 2026, at the Centre for Research and Technology Hellas (CERTH) in Thessaloniki, Greece. Hosted by CERTH and led by project coordinators, the meeting gathered representatives from across the consortium, to evaluate - [Joining Forces for Future Fields & Farmers: AgRibot × ARISE](https://arise-robotics.eu/joining-forces-for-future-fields-farmers-agribot-x-arise/) - Joining Forces for Future Fields & Farmers: AgRibot × ARISE Collaboration between EU research projects works best when it brings together complementary strengths. That’s why AgRibot has established a new synergy with the ARISE project — an EU-funded initiative focused on advanced AI and robotics for autonomous task performance. Both projects are responding to a - [Under the Hood: The Foundation Driving the ARISE System](https://arise-robotics.eu/under-the-hood-the-foundation-driving-the-arise-system/) - Under the Hood: The Foundation Driving the ARISE System As the ARISE project advances toward realizing advanced robotic solutions in support of the European Green Deal, it is essential to take a closer look at the structural backbone that makes this progress possible. Building autonomous robots for complex sectors such as Energy (solar panel installation) - [From perception to action: How CERTH enables autonomous robotics in ARISE](https://arise-robotics.eu/from-perception-to-action-how-certh-enables-autonomous-robotics-in-arise/) - From perception to action: How CERTH enables autonomous robotics in ARISE As part of the Horizon Europe ARISE project, CERTH is developing the perception and navigation systems that enable the robot to understand and navigate through complex environments. These systems give the robot the ability to interpret its surroundings, make informed decisions, and operate autonomously - [Simulating the Future: CEA List’s Contributions to Advanced Robotics in ARISE](https://arise-robotics.eu/simulating-the-future-cea-lists-contributions-to-advanced-robotics-in-arise/) - In the context of the ARISE project, CEA List is leading the development of an advanced interactive simulation framework to support the design and testing of robotic systems and actuators. - [ELVAN Technical Visit Takeaways](https://arise-robotics.eu/elvan-technical-visit-takeaways/) - What we saw: A vast park located in generally inhospitable terrain/environment for humans to be working extensive hours in. - [ARISE Technical Review Meeting in Athens](https://arise-robotics.eu/arise-technical-review-meeting-in-athens/) - On October 23, 2024 our ARISE Technical review meeting M9, was convened in Athens bringing together all our project partners. - [Essex Robotics Team Won the Best Demonstration Award for Agricultural Automation.](https://arise-robotics.eu/essex-robotics-team-won-the-best-demonstration-award-for-agricultural-automation/) - Our project partner University of Essex Agrifood Robotics team, and spin-out Versatile RobotX, established by Professor Klaus McDonald-Maier and Dr. Vishuu Mohan, have won the ‘Best Demonstration’ award at the 2025 UKRI AI & Robotics Research Awards. - [ARISE Gathers in Bordeaux for 3rd General Assembly!](https://arise-robotics.eu/5197-2/) - On 29th & 30th April 2025, the ARISE consortium convened in Bordeaux, France, for its 3rd General Assembly meeting hosted by Alsymex. - [The ARISE Team Visits Les Nouvelles Fermes in Mérignac.](https://arise-robotics.eu/4697-2/) - On Wednesday, April 30th, 2025, the ARISE consortium visited Les Nouvelles Fermes in Mérignac, as part of the 3rd General Assembly meeting. - [ARISE Partner Alsymex Attends GreenTech Amsterdam, Highlighting Innovations in Horticultural Robotics.](https://arise-robotics.eu/arise-partner-alsymex-attends-greentech-amsterdam-highlighting-innovations-in-horticultural-robotics/) - Our partner, Alsymex, recently attended GreenTech Amsterdam (June 10-12), a leading international horticulture technology event. - [Towards a Compliant Cobot for Safe Human-Robot Collaboration in Harsh Environments: HMU’s Elongating and Bending Soft Pneumatic Actuators in the ARISE Project](https://arise-robotics.eu/towards-a-compliant-cobot-for-safe-human-robot-collaboration-in-harsh-environments-hmus-elongating-and-bending-soft-pneumatic-actuators-in-the-arise-project/) - As part of the Horizon Europe-funded ARISE project, HMU is developing innovative designs of individual and group soft fabric actuators, able to exert forces or torques in wide ranges or rotations. - [Driving ARISE Robotics from Concept to Market with Alsymex](https://arise-robotics.eu/driving-arise-robotics-from-concept-to-market-with-alsymex/) - Alsymex, a France-based industrial leader in the design and manufacturing of complex mechanical systems, brings decades of engineering expertise from high-stakes sectors such as Large Scientific Instruments (including the ITER fusion project), Defence, and Nuclear & Energy. - [Kick-off-Meeting in Athens](https://arise-robotics.eu/kick-off-meeting-in-athens/) - Kick-off-Meeting in Athens We are very excited to announce the start of the engaging journey of the ARISE project consortium which was sealed with a kick-off meeting! On February 2nd 2024, in Athens, Greece, participants from all partners (Hellenic Mediterranean University, Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies, Technical University of Darmstadt, CEA, ALSYMEX, PLAIXUS, BENDABL, Centre for Research and Technology Hellas, Spanish National Research - [Alongside Adra-e. Towards AI-driven autonomous robots.](https://arise-robotics.eu/alongside-adra-e-towards-ai-driven-autonomous-robots/) - Alongside Adra-e. Towards AI-driven autonomous robots. The ARISE Project recently participated in a significant launch event aimed at advancing research and innovation excellence in the fields of AI, Data, and Robotics. The event took place on February 22, 2024, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. During this event, ARISE presented its objectives, technologies, and innovative - [ARISE Project Featured in ADRA-e Brochure](https://arise-robotics.eu/arise-project-featured-in-adra-e-brochure/) - ARISE Project Featured in ADRA-e Brochure We are thrilled to announce that our Horizon Europe project, ARISE, has been included in the prestigious ADRA-e brochure. This inclusion highlights the innovative work being undertaken by our consortium, which is part of the AI, Data, and Robotics Co-programmed partnership. Key Highlights: Event: ADRA-e joint launch event Date: February 22nd - [ARISE Project Shines at ICRA 2024](https://arise-robotics.eu/arise-project-shines-at-icra-2024/) - ARISE Project Shines at ICRA 2024 Our esteemed partner, UBITECH, showcased groundbreaking advancements of the ARISE project at the prestigious ICRA 2024 conference in Yokohama, Japan. Their work is pushing the boundaries of AI and robotics, paving the way for innovative solutions in solar power and beyond. Conference Highlights: Event: ICRA 2024, the world’s largest robotics - [ARISE shines at the 88th Thessaloniki International Fair](https://arise-robotics.eu/arise-shines-at-the-88th-thessaloniki-international-fair/) - ARISE shines at the 88th Thessaloniki International Fair The Centre for Research and Technology Hellas – CERTH participated in the 88th Thessaloniki International Fair from 7-15 September, through a number of innovative technological exhibits. CERTH was located at the stand of the General Secretariat for Research and Innovation, at the Hellenic Ministry of Development and - [Visiting the facilities of our partner JEPCO: Exciting takeaways!](https://arise-robotics.eu/visiting-the-facilities-of-our-partner-jepco-exciting-takeaways/) - Visiting the facilities of our partner JEPCO: Exciting takeaways! We, representatives of the ARISE consortium, visited the JEPCO facility on July 2nd, a short ride from downtown Colchester. Jonathan, the plant operations manager, and Roberto from Essex University Robotics Lab welcomed us warmly and guided us through the facility, answering our questions. During our visit, - [ARISE is Well-Spread Through Our Partner UBITECH!](https://arise-robotics.eu/arise-is-well-spread-through-our-partner-ubitech/) - ARISE is Well-Spread Through Our Partner UBITECH! We are excited to share that UBITECH, one of our esteemed partners, has published a press release on the ARISE project. ARISE, funded under the Horizon Europe research and innovation programme, focuses on developing advanced robotics and AI technologies to revolutionize automation in energy and agriculture sectors. By - [The mission of ARISE is well-spread through the TWI Innovation Network!](https://arise-robotics.eu/the-mission-of-arise-is-well-spread-through-the-twi-innovation-network/) - The mission of ARISE is well-spread through the TWI Innovation Network! We are thrilled to announce that TWI Global has released a press release highlighting the ARISE project, funded under the Horizon Europe programme. ARISE is set to transform automation in the energy and agriculture sectors through innovative AI and robotics solutions. With TWI Hellas, - [Advancing Solar Farm Automation: Probotica's Autonomous Mobile Platform in the ARISE Project](https://arise-robotics.eu/4686-2/) - Advancing Solar Farm Automation: Probotica's Autonomous Mobile Platform in the ARISE Project As part of the Horizon Europe-funded ARISE project, Probotica is developing an advanced autonomous mobile platform tailored for efficient operation within solar farm environments. The objective in this task is to create a mobile platform capable of reliably navigating along rows of solar panels while - [Test](https://arise-robotics.eu/test/) - oairesntaoirsetn - [Hello world!](https://arise-robotics.eu/hello-world/) - Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. 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DOI:10.1109/LRA.2024.3396074 Title: Evetac: An Event-Based Optical Tactile Sensor for Robotic Manipulation. Accepted at IEEE Transactions on Robotics. Publisher: The Institute of Electrical and Electronics - [Project](https://arise-robotics.eu/project/) - Current Challenges Improve productivity and supply chain efficiency in hazardous conditions. Prioritise health and safety by minimising long-duration tasks using robotics. Foster human-robot collaboration in everyday working environments. Develop multipurpose robots to address labor shortages. Enhance robotics data collection and analysis for improved decision-making. Implement human-like senses in robots for intelligent decision-making. 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