# Industrial Collaboration Enhanced: Mobile and Arm Robots in 5G-Powered Partnership - Savonia AMK

> This article explores a significant pilot project demonstrating the potential of 5G technology to transform industrial collaboration.

## Overview
In the field of industrial automation, advanced technologies have become essential for improving efficiency and adaptability. This article explores a significant pilot project demonstrating the potential of 5G technology to transform industrial collaboration. The project illustrates the cooperative capabilities of two distinct robots, the Clearpath Dingo-O mobile robot, and the Niryo Ned/Ned2 arm robot, while highlighting the impact of 5G connectivity on their collaboration.

## Robot Collaboration and Functionality
At the core of this pilot project lies a collaboration between two robots, each with specialized functions:

*   **Dingo (Mobile Robot):** Transports objects within an industrial environment. Its autonomy derives from an autonomous driving system and AI model, hosted on a 5G edge server. Real-time communication between Dingo and the edge server occurs through the Savonia 5G network.
*   **Niryo Ned/Ned2 (Arm Robot):** Interacts with objects using an object detection AI model based on YOLO (You Only Look Once) technology. This algorithm allows the robot to identify and locate objects in real time. The YOLO model enables Niryo to detect Dingo and control its movement.

When Dingo approaches Niryo’s workspace, the Niryo’s YOLO AI model detects Dingo’s presence. Niryo then controls Dingo, parking it and placing objects on its platform. Niryo also signals Dingo to move to the next robot in the workflow, where the process repeats, such as identifying and placing a Raspberry Pi box.

## The Role of 5G Connectivity
Central to this collaboration is real-time communication using the Savonia 5G network. Dingo and Niryo robots rely on this high-speed, low-latency connection to communicate with the edge server, enabling swift decision-making, object detection, and coordination without delay. The 5G network empowers the robots to adapt to the dynamic industrial environment, facilitating rapid decision-making and task optimization.

## Conclusion
The success of the pilot depends on the Savonia 5G network serving as a foundation for collaboration. It facilitates quick communication and adaptation, underscoring its pivotal role in this partnership. Looking ahead, this mobile-arm robot collaboration pilot exemplifies how technology can drive innovation in the industrial landscape. The future holds potential for 5G-powered collaborations, with this project marking the start of a transformation in industrial automation.

## Project Media
[Watch the project video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5PUG0G4fss)

## Project Information
*   **Project Name:** 5G:llä vauhtia digitalisaatioon (REACT-EU EAKR / Pohjois-Savon liitto, A77467)

## Authors
*   **Mahdi Belila**, Software Developer, mahdi.belila@savonia.fi
*   **Premton Canamusa**, Software Developer, premton.canamusa@savonia.fi
*   **Osman Torunoglu**, R&D Specialist, osman.torunoglu@savonia.fi
*   **Timo Lassila**, Test Engineer, timo.lassila@savonia.fi
*   **Aki Happonen**, Project Manager, aki.happonen@savonia.fi