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2015
Organisers’
Handbook &
Registration Guide
Contents
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1. Welcome
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2. European Robotics Week 2015
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3. Success Stories 2014
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4. Highlight 2015: Bristol Robotics Laboratory
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5. How to register
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6. Media Guidelines
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7. Resources
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Welcome!
I a m happy to announce the European Robotics Week (ERW) 2015, which is
due to take place on 23rd-29th November. Preparations are well underway, with the
forthcoming events of this year’s edition key to supporting teachers in implementing
national Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) strategies.
Robots are able to capture our imagination like no other tool by creating a fun,
interactive and independent educational process. By learning how to program the
robot, how to use its sensors a n d define its movements, one easily learns physical,
geometrical a nd mathematical concepts. As a result, this experience reinforces and
the child tacitly learns STEM by watching a nd interacting with robots, as they
practically perform the results of the lesson. Equally important is the self-esteem
which a successful hands-on experiment delivers.
It is essential that teachers at all levels of education have the opportunity to
complement successful teaching, with the interactive opportunities that robots c an
offer within the framework of complete education. We have been asking schools
throughout Europe to take up the challenge a n d demonstrate robotics education
at all levels since 2011. I a m delighted that many skilled teachers have taken up this
challenge and we have seen huge success in participation.
This handbook was written to support new potential participants to the European
Robotics week. Within it, you will find a brief introduction to the components of the
ERW 2015, along with a collection of resources you c a n use to make the most of
holding your first event. European Robotics Week is an exciting opportunity to
transform teaching in our schools. I should also like to take this opportunity to thank
all of you who are working hard to make the European Robotics Week a success!
Uwe Haass
Secretary General
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European Robotics Week 2015
European
A future of robots for everyone.
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2011,
Robotics Week
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has
European
attracted
mo re
t h a n 200,000 p e o p l e a n d e n c o u r a g e d t h e
p ub l ic to b e c o m e involved in hundreds of
different robotics r el at ed
activities o n a
yearly basis. The latest edition looks t o
e m u l at e this g r e a t
success a n d aims to
c o nt inu e raising awareness, whilst b reaking
n e w records for a t t e n d a n c e , introducing
ever
mo re
people
to
t he
growing
p r o m in e n c e of robotics in Europe.
During t h e European Robotics W e e k this
year, industry,
universities,
awareness
research
will
of
again
robotics,
w ho l e host of robotics
institutes a n d
raise
by
p ub l ic
offering
a
rel at ed activities.
O p e n labs, exhibitions, challenges, robots in
action on
p ub l ic squares, school visits by
robotics lectures, g u i d e d tours for pupils
European Robotics Week:
Events all over Europe,
squeezed into a single week
a n d m u c h mo re will inspire students of all
ages.
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Eu r ope an
R obot i cs
We e k
i s about
t r anslat ing t he exc it ement ab out r obot s i nt o
all a ge s t o ga in an ins i ght into nat ur al sc ie n ce
and math, but al so i n de ve lop in g op in i on f o r
t h e u se o f r o bo t i cs i n o u r s o c i e ty .
Robotics spur interest in STEM subjects at school
Skills in science,
Tens of thousands of school children in Europe, w h o ma y h av e
t ec hno l ogy , eng i neeri ng a n d math (STEM) are
no interest in t e c h ni c al subjects, c h a n g e their mind as a result of
b e c o m i n g a n increasingly imp o rt ant p ar t of basic literac y in
these
t od ay ’s
lead ing
c o mp l em e n t s t he overall t e a c h i n g experie n c e a n d helps to
ec o no my , w e n e e d to c o nt i nu e d ev el o p i ng our ow n researchers
mo t iv at e yo ung p e o p l e of any a g e to learn not only t he basics
a n d by 2020 a d d a t least o ne million ad d i t i o na l researchers! Yet
of STEM, b u t also to direct t h e m o nt o
s c i enc e e d u c a t i o n c a n no longer b e v i ew ed
exploratory, self-motivated learning
k no w l ed g e
society.
To keep
e n d e av o r for future scientists or
dialog ue
on
s ci enc e - dri v en
Europe
as a
as a n
exclusive
engineers; and engag e i n
so ci et al
i s s ues o nly
s cienc e -
c o ns c i o us c i t i zens c an make i nf o rmed d ec i s i o ns .
essential
Stimulating this
interactions.
The
interaction
an
with
robots
i n d ep e n d e n t
path.
key sector, especially through the youth and all
grown-ups who want to join the many tours and events, has a n equally
important effect: to raise awareness of the type of impact that robots
Together,
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w e h av e to c h a n g e t he p er c ep t i o n of robotics and
the s c ienc e b e h i n d it a n d show t h a t it is not just for nerds.
c an hav e i n our society. Robotics provides a solution to many of the
current and future societal challenges, such as: working in dangerous
fields of work, or taking care of disabled and elderly people.
Gender Equality: More girls in Science!
Women
subje c ts
a n d girls are currently underrepresent ed in STEM
and
as its i m p o r t a n c e
grows in our
increasingly
interconnected global society, it becomes even more imperative that
educators find ways to encourage girls to participate in these fields.
A c c o r d i n g to experts, girls typically e n g a g e b et t er with sc ien c e
w h e n it is t a u g h t in c o nt ex t b u t they also relate well to
c o l l ab o rative, p ro j ec t - b as ed a n d enq ui ry -b as ed ap p ro a c h e s to
t e a c h i n g a n d learning. The crucial issue is t h a t it ap p ears to b e
a questio n of classroom dynamic s. We should b e aw a re of these
differences
a n d mo v e a w a y from c o - e d u c a t i o n a l classroom
scenarios where
g e nd er stereotyping functions d i s eng a g e girls
from STEM subjects.
M aking
s c i enc e
more
e n g ag i ng ,
inclusive
c o n t e x t u a l does not m e a n maki ng it easier. If
and
anyt hing it
makes it more c hal l e ng i ng a n d more fulfilling for b o t h boys a n d
girls. European Robotics Week is a b o u t diversity a n d inclusion
a n d w e believe t h a t if girls are given t he stimulus to c o nt inu e
learning STEM subjects, they w o n ’t b e t he only ones to benefit:
s c ienc e a n d t he w ho l e of society will also.
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Success Stories from 2014
FRANCE
Competitions organised by the European
RoCKIn project saw teams from
throughout Europe put their robots to the
test through scenarios and tasks, highly
relevant to real world processes in
factories or in a home environment.
FINLAND
Innokas Network: Interested in Coding and Robotics?
Event roadshow for teachers and teacher students
during the EU Code Week and Robotics Week in Fall
2014. Participants learned in fun and engaging ways
about coding and robotics during workshops run by
teachers and students from Innokas Network schools.
SPAIN
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Over 100 robotics related events took place all over
Spain, from Madrid (37 events) to Barcelona (34
events), from San Sebastian to A Coruna, from Caceres
to Malaga. Events target: pupils of all ages, as young as
3 years old, parents and teachers. Workshops were
built around various topics such as building robots, 3D
printing, programming or flying drones.
Highlight for 2015: Bristol Robotics Laboratory
F ollowing the success of the Communication Centre at
Cité d e l’Espace in Toulouse, euRobotics has appointed the
Bristol Robotics Laboratory as the headquarter of the
European Robotics Week 2015.
The heart of the ERW2015 is Bris tol UK, whic h will be
host to a plethora of events around robotics.
Programme
T uesday, 2 4 N o vember, @ Mshed:
1 9 : 0 0 - 2 1 : 0 0 - R o b o ts & So c i et y N i g ht
T he “ Robo t s & So ci ety Nig ht ” wi ll s erv e as t he offi cial
l aunc h of t he E uro p ean R obo ti c s W eek. T he ev eni ng
wil l st art w it h a liv e d emo ns tratio n of a N ao rob ot
av at ar di rect ed by Dr. Paul Bremner fro m t he Bri st ol
Ro bot i c s Labo rat ory , and will co nti nue wit h an i n- d ept h
d eb at e wi t h key ex p ert s from E urop e and t he UK ab o ut
t he ro l e o f ro b o t s i n s o c i et y .
Wednesday, 2 5 N o vember, @ Wat ershed &
B ri st ol R o bot ics L aborat ory :
9 : 0 0 - 1 7 : 0 0 - R o b o ts : F ro m I mag i nat i on t o Market
17 :00
-
20:00 ,
@ Bri sto l
Sc i enc e
Mus eum :
Robo t
Bui l d at ho n : Bri s t o l ki d s b ui l d a s w arm o f 1 0 0 ro b o ts
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So m e
of
previous
you
events
may
and
ha v e
already
therefore
you
p a r ti c ip a t e d
al ready
h av e
in
HOW TO REGISTER
t he
log-in details to u p l o a d events o n t he euRobotics website.
G o directly to t he “Login for ERW Partners” o n t he right side a n d
login
with
your
credentials.
After
logging-in,
click
“Manage events” a n d t hen click o n “Create new
Important things to keep in mind:
on
•
event”.
through a quick check to make sure they are suitable for the Robotics
For others w ho are still not in t he system a n d w o u l d like t o b e
able
to
upload
events,
the
registration
process
is
straightforward :
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You register your d at a on the euRobotics Week – Events 2015 –
Week and then set online.
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Please avoid registering/uploading any internal conferences or
•
anything that is not meant for the general public.
•
Please upload your events in English (you c an use your national language
Register form;
•
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on your national website and a d d the link to the event submission form
if you wish).
We confirm the information and you receive your login
information on your e-mail;
Events you submit will not immediately show up online. They will first go
•
Please use the European Robotics Week logo with your local/ national
Then you c a n g o to “Members Login” on the website (www.
promotion and follow the PR Guidelines which also c an
robotics-week.eu) and log in using your password, click on
downloaded from the Robotics Week website:
“Manage events”, fill out the Event Submission Form, and click
be
www.robotics-week.eu
“send”.
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Media Guidelines
We want to hear about your event and help you
spread the word!
We will be sending you press releases about the
European Robotics Week 2015.
We encourage you to:
• forward these to your press office or
• send the press release (translated into your
language) to journalists
• post the press releases on your website and blog
• along with a short description of your specific
event to encourage local media coverage.
Keep up to date with the European Robotics Week by
following us on Social Media!
Follow us on
#ERW2015
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Resources
Below you will find a comprehensive list of National Coordinators throughout Europe. If you would like to organise an event, please contact the
corresponding country. If you d o not see your home country listed, please contact euRobotics at [email protected].
National coordinators
Country
Coordinator
Organisation
Contact
Belgium
Gerald, Fritz
Kandlhofer, Martin
Steinbauer, Gerald
Bruyninckx, Herman
Profactor GmbH
TU Graz
TU Graz
KUL
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Bulgaria
Chivarov, Nayden
Croatia
Bačić, Iva
Austria
Cyprus
Denmark
Finland
France
Georgiou, George
Service Robotics Group / Bulgarian
Academy of Sciences
Rochester Institute of Technology
Croatia
NOVATEX SOLUTIONS LTD
[email protected]
Morten Berenth Nielsen
DTI/Teknologisk Institut
[email protected]
Wieland Østergaard, Julie Maria
DTI/Teknologisk Institut
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Ruxandra Balboa-Pöysti
Hirvipeikot
[email protected]
Andersson, Cristina
The Winning Helix
[email protected]
Hirvipeikot
[email protected]
[email protected]
Jade Le Maître
Innoecho
Sagert, Stefan
VDMA Robotik + Automation
GPS Gesellschaft für
Produktionssysteme GmbH
KUKA
University of the Aegean
Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Germany
Zimmermann, Thilo
Greece
Hungary
Nadine Bender
Karagiorgou, Eleftheria
Paniti, Imre
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
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Ireland
Debbie Merrigan
Robotics Ireland
[email protected]
Israel
Italy
Malta
Zvi Shiller
Operto, Fiorella
Cassar, Paul
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Norway
Portugal
Scholts, Jesse
Schjolberg, Ingrid
Miranda Dias, Jorge Manuel
Israeli Robotics Association
scuola di robotica
IMS Ltd
University of Twente, Leo Center for
Service Robotics
RoboNED
SINTEF ICT
University of Coimbra
Romania
Adina Florea
University Politehnica of Bucharest
[email protected]
Grigoris Chatzikostas
BioSense Center - University of Novi Sad
[email protected]
Dušan Milić
Mala Škola Elektronike
[email protected]
Vargovcik, Ladislav
Susperregi, Loreto
Artur Coll
ZTS VVU Kosice
IK4 Tekniker
Catalan Ministry of Education
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Sonia Mata / Eduardo Silles
HISPAROB
[email protected]
The Netherlands
Serbia
Slovak Republic
Spain
Stramigioli, Stefano
Lia García
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Sweden
Ahlman, Leif
Switzerland
[email protected]
[email protected]
Drones Networking
[email protected]
Tomatis, Nicola
Bluebotics
[email protected]
Turkey
Sahin, Erol (and) Kalkan, Sinan
KOVAN Research Lab. - Dept. of
Computer Engineering - Middle East
Technical University
[email protected]
United Kingdom
Rocks, Claire
Hawes, Nick
Patrick, Courtney
Pegman, Geoff
University of Warwick
University of Birmingham
PB Consulting
RURobots
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Below you will find lists of books and movies about robots that you can use for education purposes .
Please note that the listing below does not equal an endorsement of euRobotics.
New: Movies & Books
ADULTS MOVIES
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Marvel‘s The Avengers 2: Age of Ultron (2015)
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Ex Machina (2015)
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Chappie (2015)
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Real Humans (TV Series, 2012- 2014)
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Her (2013)
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Pacific Rim (2013)
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Robot & Frank (2012)
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Transformers (2007, 2009, 2011)
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Ghost in the Shell 2.0 (2008 – revised version)
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I, Robot (2004 and I, Robot 2 under development)
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Artificial Intelligence: AI (2001)
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Bicentennial Man (1999)
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Ghost in the Shell (1995 - original)
CHILDREN MOVIES
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Big Hero 6 – Baymax (2014)
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Futurama ( TV Series, 1999-2013)
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Wall·E (2008)
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Robots (2005)
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Short Circuit (1986)
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FICTION BOOKS
NON-FICTION BOOKS
Picture Books
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Boy + Bot. Dyckman, Ame and Yaccarino, Dan.
Children
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Amazing Military Robots. Price, Sean Stewart.
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Robots, Robots Everywhere! Fliess, Sue.
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Awesome Space Robots. O’Hearn, Michael.
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Robot Zot! Scieszka, Jon and Shannon, David.
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Bridgman, Roger.
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The Robot Book. Brown, Heather.
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Cool Robots. Kenney, Sean.
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That’s Not My Robot. Watt, Fiona.
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DK Eyewitness Books: Robot.
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How Robots Work. Moss, Jenny.
Easy Readers
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I like Robots. Kilicci, Olga.
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National Geographic Readers: Robots. Stewart, Melissa.
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Me and My Robot. West, Tracey.
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Recycled Robots: 10 Robot Projects. Malone, Robert.
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Rabbit & Robot. Bell, Cece.
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Robot, Go Bot! Rau, Dana M.
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The Junkyard Bot: Robots Rule Series 1-3, Richards, C.J.
Middle School
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Ungifted. Korman, Gordon.
Robotics: Discover the Science and Technology of the
Future. Ceceri, Kathy.
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The Robot Book: Build & Control 20 Electric Gizmos,
Moving Machines, and Hacked Toys (Science in Motion).
Mercer, Bobby.
Young Adults
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Almost Human. Gutkind, Lee.
DK Eyewitness Books: Robot. Bridgman, Roger.
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Making Simple Robots: Exploring Cutting-Edge Robotics
with Everyday Stuff. Ceceri, Kathy.
National Geographic Investigates: Future Tech. Piddock,
Chris.
Really? Robots. Hayes, Sarah.
Robert Builder’s Bonanza. McComb, Gordon.
Young Adults
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Cinder. Meyer, Melissa.
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•
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Mila 2.0. Driza, Debra.
Nothing Can Possibly Go Wrong. Shen, Prudence and Hicks,
Faith Erin.
Robopocalypse. Wilson, Daniel H.
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Robots, From Everyday to Out of this World by YES
Magazine
2015
CONTACT USTO SEE
HOW YOU CAN BE
INVOLVED!
ADDRESS: EUROBOTICS AISBL,
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1030 BRUSSELS
E-MAIL: [email protected]
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