The main activities for each active WP during this period are pinpointed next:
• WP1: successful development of two independent robotic cells designed for flexible arc welding-based manufacturing. Each cell has been configured to perform either joining or additive manufacturing tasks, supporting cooperative multi-robot operations. Both cells are fully operational and have been validated in real conditions, providing a functional foundation for future equipment integration
• WP2: the different possible defects for the welding and the WAAM case have been identified along with the different process variables that create/correct these defects, process input space. The sensing requirements have been defined, the sensors have been selected and a simple visualization dashboard has been developed. A digital tool for ML QA model training/deployment, has been developed integrated with MLOps Level 2 capabilities, focusing on non-AI expert users. Finally, preliminary work has been done on the identification of the possible AL strategies and, some preliminary RL control algorithms have been developed and tested.
• WP3: an architecture has been defined for the overall data management with dedicated implementation per pilot case. Moreover, data connectors utilizing most prominent industrial transfer protocols have been implemented along with the refactoring of the edge part that led to a new platform version.
• WP4:an integration plan for the internal and external developments has been defined to help with coordinating and define cross-correlations among the different developments.
• WP6: the successful launch of both Open Calls, the selection of the participants, and the ongoing mentoring and follow-up of the development by the Third Parties currently in progress as planned. The external solutions are currently being implemented by the Third Parties
• WP7: a robust communication and dissemination strategy has been established, including launching a website, active social media presence, regular newsletters, and participation in major events. Community-building efforts led to a thriving Discord group and a Supportive Partners program, while targeted campaigns boosted engagement among engineering professionals. Additionally, the team focused on developing value propositions and business models to prepare COROB’s solutions for market entry.
• WP8: project coordination and management activities have been developed as planned and no deviations have been reported.
In addition, milestones 1, 2 and 3 have been accomplished during the period:
• D&E&C plan defined.
• COROB Community launched.
• Multi-robot cells operative for arc-based welding processes
The main achievements in the M1-M18 period, are listed next:
• Two fully functional multi-robotic cells have been developed.
• Developed a tool based on function block programming for efficient robot allocation.
• Held sessions on human-centric approach and human interface interactions.
• Defined quality indicators and process input space for both pilots.
• A Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) tool for quality assessment has been deployed.
• The data architecture for the data management platform has been set and the connectors have been developed.
• Successfully launched two open calls and conducted an exhaustive selection process for selecting 17 finalists for the Support Programme, currently on going.
• Established a comprehensive dissemination and communication strategy, including the COROB community.
