PRIMI Project

The PRIMI Project has reached a major milestone! The Kangaroo robot by PAL Robotics has been manufactured. Within PRIMI it will be tested in a real-life healthcare settings! 🏥 This cutting-edge bipedal robot will support post-stroke patients with cognitive and physical rehabilitation, using advanced neuromorphic technologies and bio-inspired sensors. Kangaroo combines innovation and care, redefining how robots can assist in therapeutic settings. Stay tuned as we leap into the future of healthcare robotics! 🚀 https://lnkd.in/eGRh4pg7 Sheffield Hallam University Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia Bielefeld University The University of Manchester Università degli Studi di Ferrara PAL Robotics Technische Universität Dresden SpiNNcloud Systems GmbH

In cooperation with Technische Universität Dresden, we are very pleased to welcome our consortum partners of the PRIMI Project to an exciting three-day event here in Dresden this week. 💡 The PRIMI project aims to revolutionize personal robotic systems by integrating neuromorphic engineering, machine intelligence, neurophysiology and psychology to develop robots capable of advanced cognition, mental imagery and theory of mind. By combining energy-efficient event-driven computing with developmental models for human-like thinking, PRIMI aims to create autonomous, socially interactive robots. 0️⃣ Before the official program begins, SpiNNcloud will offer a preparatory workshop on Wednesday, November 27, introducing the SpiNNaker2 platform, its architecture, applications and software stack, as well as tutorials on hybrid model integration. 1️⃣ On the first PRIMI workshop day, Thursday November 28, there will be updates on the status of ongoing PRIMI work packages on cognitive architectures, neuromorphic engineering and interdisciplinary data acquisition. 2️⃣ On Friday 29 November, the second PRIMI workshop day will then focus on management and strategic reviews, with an emphasis on dissemination and knowledge transfer. And of course we will also visit a Dresden Christmas market together. 🎄 🍷 A big thank you to our consortium partners from FONDAZIONE ISTITUTO ITALIANO DI TECNOLOGIA, Università degli Studi di Ferrara, Bielefeld University, Sheffield Hallam University, The University of Manchester and PAL Robotics - it is our pleasure to welcome you here in Dresden and we are looking forward to some very special and exciting days with you! If you want to know more about PRIMI, then please find the link to the project website in the first comment ⬇️

⭐ Meet the PRIMI team ⭐ "Imagine when you saw a can opener for the first time. You had no idea how it works until you saw someone use it, and then, suddenly it seemed like you could do the same! This priceless ability is often taken for guaranteed in us humans. To replicate this sophisticated process in humanoid robots using bio-mimetic cognitive architectures and neuromorphic hardware is at the core of our team’s scientific endeavours here at Sheffield Hallam University (SHU). Eventually, our work will culminate in clinical demonstrations showcasing the robot's ability to assist in the physical rehabilitation of stroke patients using this newly acquired set of skills." #PRIMIProject #HumanoidRobots #AI #MachineLeaning #HorizonEurope #ResearchProject #Collaboration Sheffield Hallam University

I have enjoyed coordinating two long, constructive days of the Horizon Europe PRIMI Project consortium meeting in Dresden. A huge thank you to all the brilliant minds and dedicated team members who contributed their expertise and passion. Your hard work and collaboration are driving us towards groundbreaking discoveries and innovations. Looking forward to the exciting journey ahead and the impactful outcomes we will achieve together. 🚀 #HorizonEurope #ResearchSuccess #Teamwork #Innovation #Collaboration

⭐ Meet the PRIMI team ⭐ Here at the Cognitive Robotics Lab (COROLAB) at The University of Manchester, our research interests are in cognitive and developmental robotics, neural networks, language grounding, human robot-interaction and trust, and robot companions for health and social care. Our role in the PRIMI Project involves modelling abstract concepts learning, developing neuromorphic models, and enabling robots with abstract thinking and social awareness. #PRIMIProject #CognitiveRobotics #UniversityofManchester #DevelopmentalRobotics #NeuralNetworks #LanguageGrounding #HumanoidRobots #AI #MachineLeaning #HorizonEurope #ResearchProject #Collaboration @WenjieHuang

⭐ Meet the PRIMI team ⭐ "At the Technical University of Dresden, we are proud to be part of the PRIMI project. The HPSN Chair, specializing in Highly-Parallel VLSI Systems and Neuro-Microelectronics, plays a central role in this project. Our research focuses on areas such as biologically-inspired artificial intelligence, brain-machine interfaces, multi-processor systems on chip, and mixed-signal VLSI design. In the PRIMI project, our contributions include designing custom Spinnaker2 boards tailored for humanoid robots, as well as providing algorithmic support. This includes developing and adapting robot-based algorithms and cognitive architectures inspired by the human brain to run on the hardware. We look forward to continuing the excellent work already underway and deepening our collaboration with the project partners." Technische Universität Dresden Sirine Arfa Christian Mayr Bernhard Vogginger #humanoidrobots #AI #artificialintelligence #HorizonEurope #robotics

I'm excited to share that our latest article, Supervised learning of spatial features with STDP and homeostasis using Spiking Neural Networks on SpiNNaker, has just been published in Neurocomputing! Big kudos to Sergio Davies, the brilliant first author, for his exceptional leadership and dedication throughout this project. 👏 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/d3SXDR5B PRIMI Project #neuromorphic #SNN

At the RTSI forum (IEEE), our CTO, Luca Marchionni, presented "Advancements in High-Performance Humanoid Robot Functionalities," where he introduced the PRIMI Project. This initiative focuses on creating next-generation personal robots for stroke rehabilitation, with the KANGAROO robot offering a neuromorphic platform that enhances dynamic interaction and autonomy through event-driven control systems. Learn more about the project: https://lnkd.in/dw57BXmy

⭐ Meet the PRIMI team ⭐ "For the last 20 years, PAL Robotics has been dedicated to improving lives with our service robots. For the PRIMI Project, our team is enhancing the KANGAROO robot to aid stroke patients in their recovery journey. We are committed to refining the robot's movements and intelligence to provide top-notch physical therapy. By supporting clinical trials, we aim to make #rehabilitation more effective and accessible, showcasing our passion for improving lives through advanced #robotics." #ServiceRobots #HumanoidRobots #HorizonEurope #PRIMIProject #rehabilitation PAL Robotics Francesco Ferro Marco Rosa Luca Marchionni

⭐ Meet the PRIMI team ⭐ We caught up with Dresden-based PRIMI partner SpiNNcloud Systems GmbH to find out more about their role in the project. Here's what they had to say: "Picture a robot that can process its sensor data and use models efficiently to make real-time decisions without being weighed down by large batteries. At SpiNNcloud, we enhance humanoid robots using neuromorphic computing. This technology boosts low-power device performance through its event-based architecture, crucial for robots needing top processing power without large batteries. Our role in the #PRIMIproject includes software support, enabling spiking and conventional neural network execution. SpiNNaker2 excels at this by assigning tasks independently to each of its cores and allowing seamless communication. This ensures real-time neural network simulations, vital for robotics. Thank you for meeting our team, and we look forward to sharing more about our journey and achievements in the PRIMI project." Follow PRIMI Project for more team updates and visit our website to learn more about the project: https://primi-project.eu/ SpiNNcloud Systems GmbH Hector A. Gonzalez Christian Eichhorn #HorizonEurope #ResearchProject #NeuromorphicComputing #NeuralNetworks #Robotics #AI #HumanoidRobots