Tom Ghelen’s Post

Is your organisation ready to hire a robot? This is what we discussed at the NTT innovation summit panel, and it probably won’t be long before we have small talks with robots at the pantry. However… 👨💻Are we bringing everyone along on the journey of tech upgrade? Are we excluding anyone? 👨🏻🔬Is your organisation offering tech upskilling for everyone? Or is it for just a few? 💼Are we building our human unique skills to future proof our career? ✍️How are we leveraging tech to increase productivity? 👩🔧Are people of different backgrounds getting access to the tech industry? Or is the industry open just for a few? More food for thoughts and actions. Thank you for the thought-provoking discussion Gabriel Kung, John Mullally, Sophia at Hanson Robotics Limited, and Diana Wu David for guiding us through the conversation. Appreciate the invitation Elaine Ng! #futureworkplace #inclusivetechnology #diversityequityinclusion NTT Com Asia

Exciting times at Siemens Advanta! This Monday marked the beginning of an incredible journey - the GenAI Week, a collaborative venture with Siemens DI FA colleagues. We're diving headfirst into the transformative world of #GenAI. Throughout this event, teams from various locations are getting hands-on experience with #GenAI, #Copilot, and other cutting-edge tools. It's more than just learning; it's about integrating these innovations into our daily professional lives, enhancing efficiency and creativity. A special spotlight on our Brno office, where six dynamic teams are already making waves. They’re not just participating; they’re producing amazing results. It’s inspiring to see what we can achieve when technology and talent come together. A big shout-out to Siemens for championing innovation and providing these opportunities. I'm confident that our team, and indeed all participants, will find this experience not just enlightening but truly empowering. Have you explored GenAI yet? I’d love to hear your thoughts and experiences in the comments below! #Innovation #Technology #Teamwork #genAI #advanta

I am very excited to discuss about the impact of #AI on automotive and the future of IP in connected and #electric cars next month at the Licensing Executives Society International (LESI) !🇪🇸 Thanks to John Carney, LESI and FutureBridge for the opportunity to share insights and debate two of the most critical topics shaping the future of mobility and transportation. 🚙 Save the date: 28-30 April, Madrid! 💡#GenerativeAI holds huge potential to transform the automotive industry, from design to production, innovation, user experience to sales and marketing. The impact of #Intellectual Property, licencing, regulation and #data could lead to dramatic changes not only with in the automotive industry, but across sectors. 👉 Hear from IP experts Stephanie Curcio and Amir Ghavi ! #Electric cars are exiting the niche, but challenges remain for mass adoption and affordability. 🔋 Battery cell dependency on Asia, supply chain security, chipset shortage, innovation in chemistris, new entrants, removal of incentives create both opportunities and challenges. 👉 Listen to experts Javier Villacampa, Rudiger Schwarz and Luis Ignacio Vicente del Olmo. #conference #sdv #automotive

"𝐀𝐈-𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 2024" (𝐊𝐈𝐑𝐎2024) 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 - 𝐁𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐧 I had the great pleasure of delivering the keynote speech titled “𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐈-𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲” as a board member of VDMA Robotics. During my talk, I highlighted the pressing challenges of the German labor market, as we are expected to face a shortage of 5 million workers by 2030. However, I see a tremendous opportunity for AI-based robotics in this context! Imagine this:  👉Robots taking over monotonous tasks.  👉Robots performing unhealthy jobs.  👉Robots promoting the circular economy.  👉Robots enabling sustainable and healthy nutrition.  👉Robots ensuring our sovereignty.  👉Inspiring 11.2 million students in Germany with tech.  👉Robots securing Germany as an economic hub. The future of work and industry lies in intelligent automation. At United Robotics Group and HAHN Automation Group, we are proud to be at the forefront of this development, creating solutions that sustainably strengthen both our economy and society. Thank you to all participants and organizers of #KIRO2024 for the inspiring discussions and the opportunity to address these critical topics together. Together, we are shaping the future! #KIRO2024 #VDMARobotics  

Software République's new COO Laurence Bechon on stage discussing industry transformation, mobility innovation and the potential of V2X (Vehicle to everything) at the Mondial de l’Auto - Paris de l’auto. On stage : 🙋🏻♂️Philippe Houchois - Jeffries 🙋🏻♂️Derek de Bono - Valeo 🙋🏻♂️Benjamin Ramel - Vector 🙋🏻♂️Eric Dalla Vecchia - Capgemini 🙋🏻♀️Laurence Bechon highlighted the key pillars that Software République is leveraging to drive transformation in the automotive industry. 🤝 Horizontal approach to creating strategic partnerships with large corporates and startups 💡Always-on, human centric innovation being the DNA of everything we do 👩🎓Commitment to sourcing and training the #talent of the future ⚡Need for speed, agility and business focussed execution. What does the automotive industry look like in the future? ♻From ownership to usage, mobility as a service and services being mobile 🌎Ecosystems, a must not a want 🔢Data is everywhere offering solutions for new business, enhanced products and services 📈V2X - X is everywhere, everything, anywhere, anytime. Your vehicle/smart device connected. 🤝Partners and territories extending the mobility ecosystem beyond the road, beyond the grid! The future of mobility goes far beyond concept vehicles - The scope of Software République's vision securely encompasses cities, territories, citizens, data and software requiring a unique, collaborative and open #ecosystem to bring it to life. Software République : Mobility Revolution, Together    Dassault Systèmes | Eviden | JCDecaux | Orange Business | Renault Group | STMicroelectronics France | Thales   #jointherépublique #V2X #Mobility #Mondialdelauto #innovation #ecosystem #talent #data #parismotorshown #pms

Flipping Perspectives to Drive European Competitiveness Sometimes, you need to flip things around—both literally and figuratively—to uncover new opportunities and bridge fragmented digital progress. A big thank you to Merete Nørby Johannes Dissing Størup Sabine Hafner-Zimmermann Iuliana Nichersu Ger van den Kerkhof Clàudia Balletbò Huertas Lali Costa Estrada Iddo Bante Jordy Goorman @Lars Kristensen @Karolien de Bruine for your valuable contributions during our meeting at the #edih_network_summit! Joint efforts from Digital Hub Karlsruhe | EDIH-AICS EDIH DIGITALIS @EDIH AddSmart @EDIH Edocobot Digital Innovation Hub de Catalunya (DIH4CAT) DIH4CAT BOOST Smart Industry | Circulair | Robotics enable the identification and implementation of valuable services to bridge gaps and build a united digital ecosystem. Let’s continue to reimagine challenges and transform them into opportunities for a stronger, more competitive Europe. #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #Collaboration #EuropeanCompetitiveness #Draghi

Catch me next week Thursday for an overview of the Green Tech sector in Japan 💚⚙️ If you're an EU SME active in that sector, be sure to check EU2JP Green and our Green Business Missions to Japan - > www.eu-japan.eu

🎉 Celebrating Robotics Innovation and Collaboration at the 1st euROBIN Coopetition! 🤖   After four days of groundbreaking robotics challenges at the Centre des Congrès Prouvé in Nancy, France, the first-ever euROBIN Coopetition has reached its conclusion! This EU-funded Network of Excellence has brought together leading robotics teams from across Europe to showcase advanced solutions and embrace a unique concept of cooperative competition.   In this new competition model, teams are rewarded not only for their own achievements but also for the reuse and impact of their shared modules via the EuroCore platform. This approach highlights the importance of collaboration and module transferability, paving the way for more scalable and versatile robotic technologies.   From robotic manufacturing for a circular economy to personal robots enhancing quality of life and outdoor robots for sustainable communities, the solutions presented address critical robotics domains and push the boundaries of innovation.   👏 Congratulations to the participants and the euROBIN team for creating such an inspiring and forward-thinking event. The insights and outcomes from this coopetition will play a key role in advancing robotics research and fostering a more unified robotics community.   💡 Keep an eye on euROBIN for updates, lessons learned, and future opportunities to engage with this remarkable initiative!   #AI #Robotics #Innovation #Collaboration #euROBIN #EuroCore #Coopetition 

Accelerating into the future with Indian Angel Network at Leap 2024! Delighted to announce that Indian Angel Network Co-founder Padmaja Ruparel was a jury member and took the stage at Leap 2024 in Riyadh. Padmaja Ruparel's address emphasised how AI, robotics, and augmented reality have evolved beyond novelty to drive modern innovation. These technologies are not just shaping the future; they're propelling substantial economic growth. According to recent stats, the Indian AI market is set to skyrocket to $7.6 billion by 2025, with robotics and AR following suit with remarkable growth trajectories. So, hold tight! There are exciting times ahead as we ride the wave of AI-driven economic growth and global positioning! https://onegiantleap.com/ #Leap2024 #IAN #AI #ModernInnovation #Robotics #EconomicGrowth

🤖🤖The Greater Zurich Area is fast emerging as the Silicon Valley of #Robotics, and Switzerland Innovation Park Zurich is proud to be part of this dynamic ecosystem. 🤖🤖 #Robotics & #Mobility is one of our top three focus areas, and we are excited to be partnered with trailblazers in the field.   🔷🔷🔷 Curious about the visionary community members driving the future of #robotics and #AutonomousSystems? Here are some highlights: AITHON Robotics: An #AerialRobot capable of perching and positioning for drilling operations on construction sites.   Ascento: An #autonomous #security patrolling #robot.   ForzaETH by Autonomous Racing Zürich: A 1:10 scale #autonomous #racing project.   🔷🔷🔷 Our academic partners ETH Zürich, Empa and University of Zurich are especially active in advancing research and industrial solutions:   ETH Zürich Professor and Director of its Robotic Systems Lab, Marco Hutter, co-founded:   Bota Systems AG: Empowering robots with touch sensitivity through force-torque sensors.   Gravis Robotics: Automating heavy machinery.   ANYbotics: Innovating in facility monitoring with automation and digitization.   ETH Zürich Professor of Dynamic Systems & Control, Raffaello D'Andrea, founded or co-founded:   Kiva Systems (now Amazon Robotics): Mobile robotic fulfillment systems.   Verity: Automated inventory management with self-flying warehouse drones. 🔷🔷🔷 University of Zurich Professor and Robotics Perception Group Director, Davide Scaramuzza, had his work featured multiple times on the cover of Nature Magazine for his autonomous racing drones, which have even outpaced World Champion drone pilots. Companies co-founded by Davide Scaramuzza: 🔹In 2015 he cofounded Zurich Eye which became Meta Zurich and provides employment to over 200 people in Stadt Zürich. The Zurich Eye team developed the #mapping and #localization software of the Meta Quest, the leading #VR headset, which has been sold in over 25 million units worldwide. 🔹In 2015, Scaramuzza's postdoc founded Fotokite. Fotokite is a spinoff of his lab and builds tethered #drones for #DisasterResponse. 🔹In 2020 he cofounded SUIND which builds #drones for #PrecisionFarming. 🔷🔷🔷 Prof. Mirko Kovac Head of the Materials and Technology Center of Robotics at the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa). He is also Director of the Aerial Robotics Laboratory at Imperial College London and Founder and Director, Laboratory of Sustainability Robotics at EPFL.   🔷🔷🔷 For an overview of many innovative projects, visit: https://lnkd.in/giJdGyen Visit our Relationship Manager Fabienne Kiener at Swiss Robotics Day, or contact her directly, for more information about our innovative ecosystem and opportunities and offers for your company on our campus. Innovation Zurich Switzerland Global Enterprise Presence Switzerland Invest in Switzerland