42 Acquisition International - Global Excellence 2021 Acquisition International - Issue 10 2021 11 Renowned Roboticists Secure Success he concept of play is key to the success of Entertainment Robotics. With headquarters in Odense, Denmark, the birthplace of fairytale writer Hans Christian Andersen, it’s an understandable ambition. The team’s approach is one which tries to discover the play in life, and to combine that sense of fun with the sort of technology only possible thanks to the latest in AI developments. Established in 1999, as a spin off from world leading research into modern artificial intelligence, robotics, modular robotics, and playware, the team at Entertainment Robotics have been at the heart of some of the industry’s most impressive developments. Working alongside internationally renowned partners such as LEGO, Microsoft and Bandai, they have become a force to be reckoned with in their own right. The core of their work revolves around using intelligent technology to motivate people to interact with each other. As the world becomes more isolated as a result of technology, this is a team that sees a way forward where technology can be used to unite us all once again. Utilising skills from the team at the renowned Technical University of Denmark as well as decades of collaboration with LEGO, the team have developed a product that could benefit many around the world. This flagship product from the Entertainment Robotics team is called Moto Tiles. It showcases all the best of what the team have to offer the work. Designed for use by seniors, Moto Tiles is a set of ten pressure-sensing tiles that can be loaded with games and physical activities. Designed to be deployed anywhere with ease, the enjoyment that can be gleamed from this relatively simple set up is unparalleled throughout the market. The set of tiles can be expanded to incorporate more people and set up to make the most of the space available. For those who do not often leave the house, the chance to be active both mentally and physically is a blessing. Moto Tiles offers the latest in robotics and modern AI to create a playful experience for users of all ages. Those within the medical profession have found the tiles incredibly useful when it comes to the rehabilitation of dementia patients, cardiac patients, sclerosis patients, children with cerebral palsy, ADHD, sports injured, and citizens with post-traumatic stress disorder, to name but a few. The incredible versatility of the product, combined with the dynamic approach taken by the team, has created a project that has the potential to run for many years with numerous new permeations. The future of Moto Tiles is indicative of the approach championed by the Entertainment Robotics team. They can see a simple system that T can be applied to people of all ages, across borders of every sort, and they can see its clear appeal to all. We celebrate their tremendous success, and look forward to seeing what the next step on their exciting journey will be. Company: Entertainment Robotics Name: Henrik Hautop Lund Email: [email protected] AI is one of the most powerful forces in the world today, playing a major part in every aspect of our lives. We take a look at the team from Entertainment Robotics, named 2021’s Leading Innovators in AI-Powered Robotics Solutions – Europe in Acquisition International’s Global Excellence Awards, to see how their products leverage AI for the benefit of humanity as a whole. Aug21642 The set of tiles can be expanded to incorporate more people and set up to make the most of the space available. For those who do not often leave the house, the chance to be active both mentally and physically is a blessing.
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