How can robots serve humans? The answer came during Robot Week
Another day of Robot Week brought new interesting events. The most popular was the International Conference “RoboServe – Robots in the Service of Man,” which took place on Thursday 14 November at the Silesian University of Technology in Gliwice.
Experts in automation and robotics, representatives of enterprises, as well as students and secondary school pupils listened to debates and presentations during the International Conference “RoboServe – Robots in the Service of Man.”
“The event was dedicated to all sectors, from industrial to space and medical. We are trying to reach a wide audience with the message that automation and robotics are entering all spheres of our lives for good” – said Dr Hab. Eng. Anna Manowska, Prof. SUT.
- “We present the possible applications of robots in state security, medicine, the food market, up to supporting the elderly.” - she added.
Presentations with the participation of representatives of the world of science and industry were listened to by both students and doctoral students as well as scientific staff, but also representatives of the young generation.
In his presentation, the representative of KUKA stated that such events could break stereotypes related to the use and operation of robots.
- “We encourage you to play with the robots by downloading our app and trying to control the robot from a safe position, sitting on the couch in your home. The application using augmented reality allows you to place the robot in the room where you are staying, start, and check its possibilities of operation” - suggested Artur Główka from KUKA Polska and added that in this way more and more people are convinced to expand their programming skills. – “You do not have to be a specialist in this, because although the word “programming” sounds very professional and contradictory, such a skill can be learned by anyone, regardless of age” - he argued.
Contact with robots is becoming more and more common in workplaces, but also other places. During the conference, it was shown where and how robots can serve humans.
Examples include hospitals, factories, rehabilitation centres, but also restaurants where a waitress robot can serve.
On the third day of the Robot Week in Rybnik, one could also visit the laboratories of the Technical School Complex, and the youngest watched a puppet show about the Photon robot that saves the Earth.
You can read about the upcoming Robot Week events here:
fot. Jan Szady, Maciej Mutwil
