HANDLING WITH AI-ENHANCED ROBOTIC TECHNOLOGIES FOR
FLEXIBLE MANUFACTURING
HANDLING WITH
AI-ENHANCED
ROBOTIC TECHNOLOGIES FOR FLEXIBLE MANUFACTURING
Project overview
HARTU is an industry-led research project addressing the main challenges of part handling in the manufacturing lines, including gripping, assembly and placement, using innovative and AI-enhanced technical approaches.
The project will apply innovative techniques in industrial case studies to develop tools capable of handling a wide range of products in terms of shape, material and size, enhancing the flexibility, reconfigurability and efficiency of production lines.


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Latest news
HARTU General Assembly in Vigo: planning the road ahead
Earlier this month, the HARTU consortium met in Vigo, Spain, for a key General Assembly hosted by our partner AIMEN. With just six months left in the project, this in-person [...]
The fourth HARTU newsletter is now available
We have just released the fourth edition of the HARTU project newsletter. Inside, you will find the latest updates on project activities, upcoming events, and our most recent articles. If [...]
Empowering robotic sight with accurate 6D pose estimation for flexible manipulation
One of the main challenges in robotics is the precise estimation of the position and orientation of objects located in a three-dimensional space. This task in known as 6D pose [...]
HARTU’s FBG sensors: enhancing robotic grasping precision
Stable robotic grasping requires continuous contact force monitoring to prevent slippage or damage during tasks like pick-and-place. Variations in grasp points, object dynamics, and harsh environments challenge existing tactile sensors, [...]
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Latest news
HARTU General Assembly in Vigo: planning the road ahead
Earlier this month, the HARTU consortium met in Vigo, Spain, for a key General Assembly hosted by our partner AIMEN. With just six months left in the project, this in-person [...]
The fourth HARTU newsletter is now available
We have just released the fourth edition of the HARTU project newsletter. Inside, you will find the latest updates on project activities, upcoming events, and our most recent articles. If [...]
Empowering robotic sight with accurate 6D pose estimation for flexible manipulation
One of the main challenges in robotics is the precise estimation of the position and orientation of objects located in a three-dimensional space. This task in known as 6D pose [...]
HARTU’s FBG sensors: enhancing robotic grasping precision
Stable robotic grasping requires continuous contact force monitoring to prevent slippage or damage during tasks like pick-and-place. Variations in grasp points, object dynamics, and harsh environments challenge existing tactile sensors, [...]