The International Engineering Fair (MSV) in Brno was one of the most important events for Testbed this year. Together with the National Center for Industry 4.0 our stand provided a platform to showcase our skills and initiatives by engaging a diverse audience. We bring you a review of a week full of inspiration, innovation, and valuable cooperation.
Noteworthy Visits
One of the highlights of our participation was the visit from Petr Pavel, the President of the Czech Republic. He toured our booth, where we showcased a demonstration of flexible manufacturing and the renowned Robobar. During his visit, he also received our latest publication from NCP 4.0, “Industry 4.0 – The Basis of Economic Transformation in the Czech Republic,” to which many of our researchers contributed. The publication outlines critical recommendations for achieving digital transformation.
We had the privilege of presenting our booth to a government delegation led by Prime Minister Petr Fiala. Earlier on the same day, we were honored by the visit of another distinguished group, including representatives from the Confederation of Industry and Jan Grolich, the Governor of the South Moravian Region.
Engaging with the Public
The RICAIP WorkshopSpace, guided by experts from RICAIP Testbed Prague, the Czech Institute of Informatics, Robotics and Cybernetics (CIIRC), the Czech Technical University in Prague’s Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, and Siemens, was an interactive experience where attendees could explore cutting-edge technologies. Participants had the opportunity to immerse themselves in various workshops on topics such as industrial metaverse, digital twins, 5G IIoT, and many more.
A major highlight of our participation was the DIGINOVATION conference, held on the fair’s second day. Our experts contributed significantly by presenting the latest projects and innovations in artificial intelligence and industry. Key presentations included:
- Ondrej Beranek, who highlighted how the AI-MATTERS project opens doors for companies to access the infrastructure and services of testbeds.
- Pavel Burget, who showcased revolutionary technologies, including applications of AI in precision agriculture and robotic tap systems for the gastronomy sector.
- Matěj Sulitka from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at CTU, who discussed the potential of AI to improve the efficiency of machining tools and the educational opportunities offered by EIT Manufacturing.
Throughout the week, we also had the opportunity to highlight our projects and initiatives in our joint booth. On Thursday, our team took to the DigiStage, where we presented a session on how testbeds are driving competitiveness within the Czech industry. Our panel featured several key experts:
- Ondrej Beranek opened the session by discussing the support available for small and medium enterprises through the AI-MATTERS network.
- Pavel Burget, the Director of RICAIP Testbed Prague, shared insights into our infrastructure and the services we provide.
- Pavel Václavek from RICAIP Testbed Brno discussed the opportunities for technology development in the Moravian metropolis.
- Robert Keil, Director of the National Centre for Industry 4.0, moderated the panel and on behalf of the Ostrava testbed, presented FEI VSB-TUO.
Video Highlights
Czech Television live broadcast featuring Martin Mikšík discussing artificial intelligence (timestamp: 7:06)
Czech Television live broadcast featuring Pavel Burget discussing energy management solutions (timestamp: 10:32)
CTK Interview with Pavel Burget