Despite the fact that robots have very well proven their flexibility and efficiency in mass production and are recognized as the production resource of the future, their adoption in lower volume, diverse environment is heavily constrained due to:
• Low customization and deploy ability
• Non autonomous collaborative robots
• Lack of compatibility
• Lack of reconfigurability
• Lack of cognition for robust autonomy
The vision of ODIN is: to demonstrate that novel robot-based production systems are not only technically feasible, but also efficient and sustainable for immediate introduction at the shopfloor” by following five distinct objectives:
• Enabling the introduction of mobile, autonomous, environment aware and collaborative robotics in industrial settings.
• Creating digital validation tools for these robotic systems in order to allow scalability with minimum complexity and integration.
• Commercializing an advanced robotics integration platform able to link the robotics design and development stage with the normal production conditions.
• Deploying full scale demonstrators in different production sectors to serve as a token of the industrial grade performance of the ODIN production systems.
• Create innovation ecosystem to enable sustainability of open Pilot Lines – involving robotic application stakeholders and inspiring further deployment.
The ODIN Large Scale Pilot concept has been established and validated, providing thus proof that robotic systems can be deployed in modular and reconfigurable ways, meeting the needs of diverse industries. Its success not only enhances the capabilities of European manufacturing but also strengthens the trust of production companies in advanced robotics. The outcomes of ODIN lay the groundwork for future developments in industrial robotics, ensuring that smaller companies and flexible production environments can benefit from cutting-edge technologies. The project's commitment to safety, flexibility, and performance in human-robot collaboration will serve as a blueprint for future industrial applications.
