FACTOR, in collaboration with the Instituto Tecnológico de Informática (ITI), leads MANTRA (Mixed-Reality Augmented Networks for Teleoperated Robotics Applications), a pioneering initiative that seeks to revolutionize industrial robotics through advanced telepresence and remote control solutions. It combines cutting-edge technologies such as Mixed Reality (MR), 5G connectivity and Wi-Fi interoperability, in order to create safer and more efficient environments in industrial operations where human presence poses a risk.

The initiative is part of the European SPIRIT project, which through an open call selected pilot proposals capable of validating emerging technologies in real industrial environments.

Immersive telepresence for safer control

MANTRA introduces Mixed Reality interfaces with multimodal feedback (haptic, visual and auditory), enabling operators to control robots remotely and intuitively, reducing risk exposure and improving safety.

Connectivity between 5G and Wi-Fi networks, combined with data processing at the edge of the network (edge computing), ensures a seamless, real-time experience tailored to highly demanding industrial environments.

Real impact on industry

In addition to facilitating the execution of complex tasks without direct intervention, MANTRA improves production continuity, operational accuracy and overall process efficiency. It also opens up new opportunities in technical training and remote assistance, allowing operators to be trained in realistic virtual environments.

MANTRA is being developed and validated in real environments, from ITI's laboratories to FACTOR's production facilities, undergoing rigorous testing to assess its applicability in the industrial sector.