2024 - 0208 A-STAR Startup

The ROS-I Startup Challenge – Powered by ARTC is here!

Aiming to accelerate innovation in the robotics sector by harnessing the unique integration of cutting-edge ROS capabilities in manufacturing.

This year, the challenge focuses on two critical problem statements: generating visualised flow-based programming for robots using verbal/language-based user descriptions and developing an automated inventory scanning system for efficient outbound distribution.

Click below to download the briefs and submit your proposal!

If you are interested in challenges relating to "AI in Manufacturing", visit the A*STAR Advanced Manufacturing Startup Challenge here.


Problem Statements

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Problem Statement 1:
Generating Visualised Flow-Based Programming for Robots using Verbal/Language-Based User Descriptions 

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Problem Statement 2:
Automated Inventory Scanning System for Efficient Outbound Distribution

PROBLEM STATEMENT 1: Generating Visualised Flow-Based Programming for Robots using Verbal/Language-Based User Descriptions

How might we use verbal/language-based descriptions to generate visualised flow-based programming to allow users to edit process flows independently to improve efficiency and increase robot utilisation?

Download your challenge brief* here

Submit your ideas here (login required).

Problem Statement 2: Automated Inventory Scanning System for Efficient Outbound Distribution

How might we accurately automate the inventory scanning process to allow for early error detection, and improve efficiency for outbound distribution?

Download your challenge brief* here

Submit your ideas here (login required).

*The challenge brief serves as a guide, and we welcome submissions from companies whose technologies address the outlined industry pain points. We are open to evaluating all hardware and software solutions, regardless of their technological maturity. Each submission will be thoroughly evaluated based on its potential to meet industry needs and drive innovation.

Prizes

Prize money

S$50,000 Cash

Membership

3 year ROS-I Membership

Innovation voucher

S$150,000 A*STAR funding for technology development

Accelerator program

Access to IMDA's Innovation consultancies and PIXEL corporate innovation hub  for prototyping and commercialisation

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Business and Technical Mentorship from leading industry experts

Timeline


13 SEP 2024

 



6 nov 2024

 



dec 2024 - Mar 2025

 



mar 2025


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