MAGICIAN is an EU co-funded project. It seeks to develop robotic solutions which will identify and repair aesthetic defects in manufacturing products autonomously to improve safety conditions for human operators and make production processes more efficient. MAGICIAN follows a human-centred approach allowing for a sustainable transition towards human-robot collaboration in manufacturing based on trust and safety.
The number of operating industrial robots in factories has increased worldwide with almost 4 million robots operating in 2022. Collaborative robots (Cobots) are also increasingly deployed in industrial settings, reaching a share of 11% in 2021, a trend which is likely to continue in upcoming years.
Source: International Federation of Robotics
With collaborative robots, human workers can be supported in tasks that involve significant physical effort, repetitive motions or a potentially hazardous work setting. Collaborative robots can also perform tasks which are not met by sufficient labour force, for instance welding operations.
Source: International Federation of Robotics
Robotics technologies can address various sustainability challenges. For instance, robots can support an inclusive workforce as operating robots requires less physical strength than manual task execution. Another benefit of robots lies in their potential to stabilize manufacturing processes, resulting in fewer product rejects and consistently high product quality. By increasing product efficiency and allowing for a decentralized production, the use of robots also saves energy and resources and reduces transportation costs.
Source: International Federation of Robotics
Porto, Portugal – 9th-12th September 2025 ETFA 2025 is a premier global venue for pioneering research, breakthrough ideas, and forward-looking discussions in industrial and factory automation. Here are some of the agenda points participants can look forward to: Cutting‑edge technical programFeaturing an extensive lineup of technical tracks such as AI
Integration week at Uni Trento – June 2025, Trento, Italy In June 2025, technical MAGICIAN partners gathered for a focused technical integration week hosted by the University of Trento. Partners from the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT), Centro Ricerche Fiat (CRF), Altınay Robot Teknolojileri, and the Foundation for Research and
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