In the event "Support for the development of new products and technologies within the competence centers" of the "Mechanical Engineering Competence Center", project no. 5.1.1.2.i.0/1/22/A/CFLA/006, on April 1, 2023, Mitigate, in cooperation with SIA "ROBOEATZ", will start experimental development interdisciplinary project no. 4.2 Realization of "Robotized catering service equipment ready food storage and serving module". Total study no. 4.2 the implementation period is from February 2023 to September 30, 2024.

The aim of the project is the experimental development of the ready food storage and serving module of the robotic food service equipment, including the functions of ordering, storage, dosing, ensuring hygiene and serving. The experimental development of Mitigate is planned to be implemented by September 30, 2024. The total cost of the project is planned to be EUR 354,600.00, of which Mitigate costs are EUR 135,000, including EUR 67,000 financing from the European Union Recovery Fund.

In the first reporting period until March 31, 2023, the determination of functional blocks and specific mechanical and electronic parts was completed.

In the second reporting period until September 30, 2023, drawings and 3D models were developed for the mechanical section of the new modules, as well as their integration with the mother system and their location in the room. The topology of the functional blocks of the automation section is planned and coordinated. The design of the operator interface has been created and the logic to be based on in the future software development has been approved. Agreed cross-sectoral work plan.

In the third project period various component and dosing tests were performed with the developed automation code, as well as the first mechanical assemblies were manufactured and completed. Based on a pre-approved design and logic, software was developed for the operator and control panel.

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Action programs "Growth and employment" 1.2.1. of the specific support objective "Increase private sector investments in R&D" 1.2.1.1. in the event "Support for the development of new products and technologies within the competence centers" of the project "Mechanical Engineering Competence Center", project no. 5.1.1.2.i.0/1/22/A/CFLA/006, on September 1, 2023, Mitigate, in cooperation with SIA "ROBOEATZ", will start experimental development interdisciplinary project no. 4.6 Implementation of "Machine vision-based calibration and inventory solution for engineering systems equipment". Total study no. The implementation period of 4.6 is from August 2023 to September 30, 2024.

The research project envisages the creation of a machine vision-based engineering system equipment calibration and inventory solution, as well as its experimental implementation in a robotic equipment cell and integration with the equipment's resource planning system. The activities will include the development of functional and user design, the creation of a control panel based on a cloud service, including using cognitive services, an additional module of the control panel based on a mobile application for data entry and the integration of the solution into wider systems, ensuring the exchange of information data (API). The goal of the project is to create a functional prototype and perform tests in a real environment by creating an adaptive device based on the control of artificial intelligence. The experimental development of Mitigate is planned to be implemented by June 30, 2024. The total cost of the project is planned to be EUR 272,695.00, of which Mitigate costs are EUR 175,000, including EUR 87,500.00 financing from the European Union Recovery Fund.

In the first reporting period, until September 30, 2023, the functionality, skeleton, and detailed task of the solution were developed, including certain practically applicable technologies and their compatibility for achieving the result of the research project. Agreed intersectoral work plan, including setting deadlines for information exchange. Defined functional blocks, architecture and topology.

In the second period, research project participants created image recognition “projects” to train and fine-tune their image classifiers. Such training results in a “model” that can be exported and used in applications. The first positive results were achieved and the work on image analysis continues. The design and logic for training control panel images is prepared.

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In measure operational program “Growth and Employment”, SIA “MAŠĪNBŪVES KOMPETENCES CENTRS” implemented project nr. 1.2.1.1/18/A/008 from 1 April 2019 until 30 June 2022.

Within the framework of the project “MAŠĪNBŪVES KOMPETENCES CENTRS”, Mitigate, in co-operation with SIA “ROBOEATZ”, commenced research on 1 October 2021 within the framework of the cross-sectoral research project No 4.11 “Automated deep fryer module development”. The research project aims to conduct experimental development for the deep fryer module, which will act as a changeable option in a robotic dining facility to give users more opportunities to create recipes, including deep fryed food recipes. The study has been implemented until 30 June 2022. The total cost of the project is estimated at EUR 122 985 .84, including EUR 67 791.50 from the European Regional Development Fund.

Over the course of the project, a 3D model of the basic design of the prototype was developed, as well as drawings for the start of production of the prototype were developed in parallel by testing several alternatives for the achievement of the objective. A core code has been developed for integration of the machine into the “parent” machine, capable of adapting modular solutions, as well as creating the necessary recipes based on availability of functions. The specific integration also involves splitting the command code of the “parent” machine system into smaller fragments, creating adaptive blocks to perform the required operations The development of a user interface program for controlling the machine was carried out.

A prototype of the machine was created in the mechanical section, while the information system section completed the development of algorithms that allow the integration of commands into the “parent machine” to perform prototype control on required prescriptions. Despite the challenges in the delivery times of the components, solutions were found that allowed the necessary actions to be taken to validate the hypotheses set out in the research project and to complete the research project with a positive result, which will contribute to the development of a commercial product.

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In measure operational Program “Growth and Employment”, SIA “MAŠĪNBŪVES KOMPTENCES CENTRS” shall implement Project No. 1.2.1.1/18/A/008 from 1 April 2019 until 31 December 2021.

As part of the project “MAŠĪNBŪVES KOMPTENCES CENTRS”, Mitigate, in co-operation with SIA “ROBOEATZ”, on April 1, 2019, launched interbranch research project 4.1 Implementation of a robotic cooking machine.

The purpose of the research project is the development of a robotic food preparation facility, which includes the matching of components developed in the previous research project (ID No. 1.2.1.1/16.A/003), the study of additional necessary components, the research and development work of the management system and the creation of a prototype.

The study has been implemented by 30 June 2020. The total cost of the project is estimated at EUR 300 000, including EUR 205 700 from the European Regional Development Fund.

In the project execution expectation from Q2 2019 to Q4 2020, the project objective of creating a prototype robotic catering facility with an information system has been fully achieved.

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SIA “MAŠĪNBŪVES KOMPTENCES CENTRS” shall implement Project No. 1.2.1.1/18/A/008 from 1 April 2019 to 31 December 2021 in Action 1.2.1.1 “Support for development of new products and technologies within competence centers” of the specific support objective 1.2.1 “Increase private sector investments IN R & D” of the operational Program “Growth and Employment”

Within the framework of the project “MAŠĪNBŪVES KOMPTENCES CENTRS”, Mitigate, in co-operation with SIA “ROBOEATZ”, commenced research on 1 January 2020 within the framework of the cross-sectoral research project No 4.6 “Induction heating based suvide equipment with telemetric parameter reading”.

The research project aims at developing an induction heating-based suvide unit with parameter reading functions through research into the feasibility of a targeted heat return to ensure the smooth heat treatment of the product through an artificial intelligence-driven information system.

The study is carried out by 31 March 2021. The total cost of the project is planned at EUR 100 000, including EUR 68 400.00 from the European Regional Development Fund.

During project execution from Q1 2020 to Q2 2021, the study achieves the planned result - a physical prototype of the facility is created with a remote control system and information system for data processing.

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Mitigate in co-operation with the Latvijas Pārtikas nozares kompetences Centrs, developed a project: No. 7 “Development of recepies for robotic food preparation equipment”. Study No. 1.2.1.1/18/A/002 is being implemented within the framework of the Project Latvian Food sector competence Centre.

The objective of the Latvijas Pārtikas nozares kompetences Centrs is to support at least 20 studies according to the defined research directions, developing new products and technologies in the sector and introducing them into production, thus promoting co-operation of the research and industry sector, as well as increasing competitiveness of the industry merchants.

The research is being implemented within the framework of the Latvijas Pārtikas nozares kompetences Centrs. The Latvijas Pārtikas nozares kompetences Centrs cover two scientific directions in its activities:

1. Increase of the Latvian producer product market
2. Increasing the added value and competitiveness of production.

Project implemented from 8 April 2019 to 31 December 2021. The total amount of European Regional Development Fund support for the project amounts to EUR 4 708 111.50.

In the course of the project implementation from 01.04.2020 to 10.11.2021, the project objective - research of semi-finished products and finished product recipes of a robotic catering installation, including technological circuits and process flows, development of automated feed and heat treatment algorithms and creation of a database - has been fully achieved.