aiLights - Robotics @ S3C: A Proof-of-Concept-First Approach to Industrial Challenges in AI and Robotics
How do you know if AI is actually needed for an industrial problem, or if a simpler solution would work better?
In this interactive session at the Swiss Cobotics Competence Center (S3C), you will go beyond presentations and see real systems in action. Through live demonstrations and a guided visit, we will show how industrial challenges are explored in practice by testing different technologies and building proof of concepts before committing to a solution.
You will also see how we turn industrial challenges and needs into robotic innovations, and how our research is grounded in real systems and real constraints. Our infrastructure enables rapid experimentation, helping us understand the problem more clearly and take a neutral view on technology. This allows us to decide when AI is truly needed and when it is not.
Join us to experience real setups, real challenges, and a practical approach to AI and robotics.
Speaker:
Dr. Hakan Girgin
Dr. Hakan Girgin is Innovation Manager at the Swiss Cobotics Competence Center (S3C) in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland. He received his Ph.D. in robotics from EPFL and Idiap Research Institute, specializing in robot learning for manipulation. He leads innovation activities bridging research and industry, developing proof-of-concepts grounded in real industrial challenges. His work focuses on adaptive robot skills, intuitive human–machine interaction, and flexible automation, combining learning-based methods with practical system integration to support next-generation manufacturing systems.
📅 Date & Time: 21.05.2026, 14:00-15:00 (CET)
⏱️ Duration: 60 minutes
🌐 Language: English
🗣️ Format: Presentation, interactive live demonstrations at S3C
📍 Location: Online (Zoom + YouTube Livestream)
👥 Audience: AI and robotics engineers, researchers, innovation managers, and industry professionals interested in practical approaches to real-world systems
🤖 Field: Robotics
🧠 Level: Beginner
🔗 More information about aiLights: https://ailights.org/
We thank our partner Oertli-Stiftung for the support.
If you have any questions, please reach out to:
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