International Collaborative Robots Workshop

Top Names in the Robotics Industry Will Gather
for a One Day Collaborative Robots Workshop

September 30, 2014
San Jose, California USA

On September 30^th industry experts will gather in San Jose, California to help users understand the benefits of integrating collaborative robots within their workforce. This one-day event will examine the best use cases for implementing this emerging category of automation and identify the challenges most often associated with deploying collaborative robots on manufacturing lines.

International Collaborative Robots Workshop Speakers Include:

• An Overview of Collaborative Robotics
  Erik Nieves, Yaskawa Motoman

• Collaborative Robot Technology and Applications
  Rodney Brooks, Rethink Robotics
  Esben Østergaard, Universal Robots
  Michael Beaupre, KUKA
  Claude Dinsmoor, FANUC America

• Safety Implications of Collaborative Robots
  Björn Matthias, ABB
  Pat Davison, RIA

• Advances in Gripping
  Samuel Bouchard, Robotiq

• Future of Collaborative Robots
  Rich Mahoney, SRI International 

• Panel & Q&A Session – Understanding the Needs of Collaborative Robot Users
  Henrik Christensen, Georgia Tech (Moderator)
  Stefan Bartscher, BMW
  John Dulchinos, Jabil
  Marty Linn, General Motors
  Dan Sipes, Novartis Foundation

Following the program, an evening reception will take place with tabletop exhibits from leading robot companies.

Click here for more information and to register. Space is limited. Registration for RIA and Silicon Valley Robotics members is $595 before August 31, 2014 ($645 for non-members).