CATEC is part of the consortium of a new project that seeks to develop a unified and cyber-secure control system, capable of remotely managing and coordinating the operation of multiple robotic platforms of different brands and capabilities.
At a crucial time for the robotics sector in Spain, the PICRAH4.0 project was created to promote the development of innovative technological solutions for the intelligent collaboration of robots in complex industrial environments. This initiative has the potential to improve efficiency in industry and position Spain as a benchmark in robotics innovation worldwide, which could generate significant economic impacts and strengthen the country’s competitiveness.
CATEC is one of the technology centers that make up the consortium that will face the challenges posed in the PICRAH4.0 project. Firstly, it will seek to design a platform that safely integrates all the robotic processes identified in a production environment, using various Artificial Intelligence techniques and algorithms. Despite the possible difficulties in the transition from pilots to real products and in the modeling of unexpected events, the consortium has the necessary experience to overcome these complexities.
Validation in sandboxes, implemented in controlled environments, will be essential to ensure the feasibility of the proposed technological solutions. In addition, robust data management and continuous collaboration with industry specialists will be critical to mitigate risks and optimize the final performance of the platform. Finally, the development of new open architectures for robotic process automation and the facilitation of collaboration between them will be approached with confidence, ensuring the profitability and efficiency of the investment made by the industry.
In the Spanish context, industrial robotics has acquired an important scope in the projects under development. Spain is positioned as the fourth European country with the highest number of industrial robotics installations, according to the 2020 report of the International Federation of Robotics. Despite this outstanding position, challenges persist in the implementation of robots in several business sectors, with the automotive industry responsible for approximately half of the robots in the country.
The initiative seeks to capitalize on Spain’s experience and leadership in the field of industrial robotics to develop an intelligent and cybersecure platform that promotes collaboration and efficiency in complex industrial environments. Backed by government investment and support, the project is expected to contribute to the advancement of the robotics sector in Spain and strengthen its position in robotic innovation worldwide.
As Eduardo Ferrera Cabanillas, Head of the Automation and Robotics Unit at CATEC, points out, “we are excited to have such a strong consortium, composed of leading companies, promising startups, renowned technology centers and both public and private universities. With this collaboration, we are ready to tackle this ambitious challenge over the next three years.”
