From research to products: the KUKA perspective on European research projects

Building on the recent experience of the KUKA Robot Group, this article shows the broad spectrum of topics addressed in European robotics research projects. It describes recently completed research projects that resulted in products that would not have been developed otherwise. These include the AMIRA Project, the HANDFLEX Project, and the REALISM Project. The diversity of topics covered illustrates the great potential for innovation in this area.