Resources
Standardisation to drive research impact
22-09-2026
MOZART has published a new policy brief highlighting the contribution that standardisation can provide to European innovation, drawing on the project’s lessons learned.
Download ↓CWA 18409:2026
17-08-2026
The CWA 18409:2026 “Grasp-free, surface-based robotic manipulation – Vocabulary, characteristics, performance criteria and related test methods” has been the result of the work of the MOZART consortium led by project partner UNI – Ente Italiano di Normazione. The document works as a shared reference for manufacturers, integrators and food processors to ensure greater interoperability and uptake of the AUTOMAT.
Download ↓Exploring Co-located Collaborative Visual Programming ofIndustrial Robotic Workplaces in Handheld AR
15-05-2026
In this paper by Brno University of Technology, user interfaces for collaborative robot programming are explored through a handheld augmented-reality system enabling co-located users to jointly create and edit robot programs. The study highlights coordination, workspace awareness, and interaction challenges in shared industrial robotic environments.
Download ↓Surface-based Manipulation Using Tunable Compliant Porous-Elastic Soft Sensing
29-04-2026
An IIT poster presents a 3D-printed “smart skin” for robot manipulators that both senses and guides objects by tuning stiffness. It adapts to different tasks and materials, enabling responsive, physics-driven manipulation. It was named a top-three poster finalist at Robosoft 2026.
Download ↓Shaping control – The Electronics layer
20-02-2026
This infopack focuses on how the MOZART system is powered and coordinated. The electronics layer is the foundation that distributes power, handles communication, and orchestrates the machine’s sensing and actuation.
Download ↓Shaping motion – The Origami Actuator layer
20-02-2026
This infopack focuses on how actuation is realised within the MOZART system. The Origami Robotics Actuator (ORA) is the layer where mechanical modules reconfigure the surface to move objects placed on it, enabling precise and adaptive manipulation.
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