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Robotics & Inspection in the EU R&D&I Programme
The past, Petrobot, and the future…
Cécile Huet, PhD Deputy Head of Unit: Robotics & AI European Commission [email protected]
Why Robotics?
• Millions of robots in the world today – many more tomorrow
• Not just on the factory floor, but also in hospitals, transports, fairs, shops, farms…
• Robots becoming much more intelligent, cooperative, versatile, flexible…
R&D&I challenges
• Huge untapped potential
Economic and societal impact
EUROPE AT THE HEART OF THE ROBOTICS REVOLUTION
Robotics in EU programme
Dedicated unit created 12 years ago
• More than 100 ongoing projects
> 700 partners
> €550m funding 2007-2013 (FP7)
• €70m–€80m funding for new projects per year
EU activities in Robotics – context
However
• Research results do not translate sufficiently into innovative solutions and applications
• Industry could benefit from a better understanding of what research has to offer
• Application needs could inspire research
• Involvement of users of robotic technology
• Commitment from the constituency needed
Public-Private Partnership in Robotics
To realize the robotics revolution in Europe Maximize benefits for Europe,
its Economy, its Society, its Citizens
SPARC The Public–Private Partnership for Robotics in Europe
Public–Private Partnership in Robotics
Mutual Commitment: €2.8Bn - 2014-2020
EuRobotics AISBL
(Private)
EC (Public) SPARC
Industry
Academia
End-Users
Work Programme
Call implementation
STRATEGIC RESEARCH AGENDA
Strengthen Europe's position in Robotics
PETROBOT in EU PROGRAMME & in SPARC
• Unique:
• end-user driven & strong commitment from end users: From A to Z
• Full value-chain
• SPRINT
• Major role for the user community – raise awareness – mobilisation
• Active role in SPARC – drive the strategy
Robotics & Maintenance Inspection
Strategy
EuRobotics AISBL
(Private)
EC (Public) SPARC
Autonomous navigation
Field robotics
Civil Robotics
Topic Group X
Aerial Robotics
Topic Group Y
Topic Group W
Work Programme
Call implementation
STRATEGY & PRIORITIES 30 TOPIC GROUPS
Teleoperations
Maintenance and
Inspection
Marine Robotics
AI and Cognition
SPACE Robotics
FIRST RESULTS OF H2020 CALLS
• Some relevant projects
AEROARMS: Oil/gas industry
WiMUST: Marine Geosciences – distributed sensors
AEROWORKS: aerial collaborative robots Infrastructure inspection & maintenance
RoMaNS: Nuclear handling waste material
BRIDGE INSPECTION AEROBI
Note: picture to illustrate the concept – not from the project
ASBESTOS REMOVAL Bots2ReC
What Next
• Definition of the priorities for WP 18-20
• LAST OPPORTUNITY IN H2020!
• LAST OPPORTUNTY TO REACH SPARC STRATEGIC GOALS
To gain economic impact and global market share.
To achieve European strategic objectives.
To generate collaboration on a European level.
To build excellence in Europe.
• Longer term strategy – AFTER H2020
Priorities WP18-20
More impact!
• Some bigger /strategic projects: "lighthouse" or "focused themes"
• -> on Inspection and Maintenance & infrastructure?
• -> not limited to OIL & GAS – join forces with industries sharing similar problems/using similar technologies
• water industry (supply / waste)
• rail industry
• civil infrastructure…
DECISIVE QUESTIONS
• STATUS AT EU LEVEL
• Technology maturity
• Research capacity
• Supporting eco-system (from R&D to real-world testing)
EU & MARKET ANALYSIS
• Size, growth
• Competitive edge of EU
• Whole value chain in EU (Suppliers? Users?)
REGULATORY LANDSCAPE
• Barrier to deployment? Gaps?
SOCIO-ECO IMPACT
• Competitiveness of EU Industry
• Benefit to citizens
• Including effect on jobs
FUNDING – capacity to leverage:
• Private
• Public
ADDED VALUE of EU FUNDING?
DEI* STRATEGY
*Digitising European Industry
COLLABORATION AND FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Europe's Future is Digital*
• Commissioner Oettinger: "My objective is to have at least one world class digital innovation hub in every region in Europe."
• Empower any business, wherever it is located in Europe to master its digital transition
•
* Exerpts from Speech by Commissioner Oettinger at Hannover Messe 2015
MOBILISE CLOSE TO 5 B€ OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE INVESTMENT
COMPETENCE CENTER
DIGITAL INNOVATION HUB: INGREDIENTS
KNOWLEDGE
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
(development, integration, etc.)
TESTING PILOTING (real world)
TRAINING
INNOVATION/BUSINESS/ MARKET COACHING
ACCESS TO FINANCE (PRIV/PUBLIC)
INFRASTRUCTURE
ACCESS TO USERS
COMPETENCE CENTER
DIGITAL INNOVATION HUB: INGREDIENTS
KNOWLEDGE
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
(development, integration, etc.)
TRAINING
INNOVATION/BUSINESS/ MARKET COACHING
ACCESS TO FINANCE (PRIV/PUBLIC)
INFRASTRUCTURE
ACCESS TO USERS
TESTING PILOTING (real world)
BROKERAGE: USERS
SUPPLIERS INVESTORS
COMPETENCE CENTER SHARED PHYSICAL
INFRASTRUCTURE & SUPPORT (TECHNICAL, LEGAL,
ADMINISTRATIVE, BUSINESS,…)
INCUBATOR ENTREPRENEUR
INVESTORS
INDUSTRY
ACADEMIA
USERS COMMUNITY: SMES, CITIZENS, LOCAL ECONOMIC ACTORS,…
DIGITAL INNOVATION HUB: ACTORS
GOVERNMENTS
COMPETENCE CENTER SHARED PHYSICAL
INFRASTRUCTURE & SUPPORT (TECHNICAL, LEGAL,
ADMINISTRATIVE, BUSINESS,…)
INCUBATOR ENTREPRENEUR
INVESTORS
INDUSTRY
USERS COMMUNITY: SMES, CITIZENS, LOCAL ECONOMIC ACTORS,…
DIGITAL INNOVATION HUB: ACTORS
ACADEMIA
GOVERNMENTS
TYPE OF COMPETENCE CENTERS
COMPETENCE CENTER SHARED PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE & SUPPORT
- TECHNO CENTRIC: RTO, EXCELLENCE CENTER,…
- USER CENTRIC: TESTING FACILITY IN SPECIFIC AREA (FACTORY,
HOSPITAL, FARM, URBAN AREA, TEST-HOUSE, INFRASTRUCTURE FOR INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE?
National, regional, local Funding
COMBINED FUNDING: PRIVATE & PUBLIC
EU Regional funding
EC Investment Plan
National, regional, local Funding
COMBINED FUNDING: PRIVATE & PUBLIC
EU Regional funding
EC Investment Plan
PUBLIC SECTOR SHARING RISK WITH INDUSTRY IN INNOVATION
COMBINE FUNDING:
PRIVATE PUBLIC LOCAL EU
National, regional, local Funding
COMBINED FUNDING: PRIVATE & PUBLIC
EU Regional funding
EC Investment Plan
COMBINE FUNDING:
PRIVATE PUBLIC LOCAL EU
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PUBLIC SECTOR SHARING RISK WITH INDUSTRY IN INNOVATION
MOBILISE CLOSE TO 5 B€ OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE INVESTMENT A CASE FOR THIS SECTOR??
THANK YOU
