1. TECHNOLOGICAL INSTITUTE Center for Robot Technology

2. Collision check/avoidance n Automatic stop if close to obstacles. n Automatic speed reduction if close to obstacles. n Force feedback to operator. n System find way round obstacles

3. Optimal Trajectory generation n Generation of high velocity trajectories in safe areas. n Adjustment to payload (components to be handled weighing up to 50 tons) n Automatically return to base.

4. Automatic grasp of objects n Test of grippers n Simulation of grasping n New type of grippers with built- in sensors n Feedback to operator