The TEXTaiLES project proudly participated in the European Conference on Mobile Robots (ECMR) 2025, where project member Athanasios Kapoutsis presented groundbreaking research on a new robotic solution designed to advance both robotic research and education. 

Innovative and accessible robotics design: 

The presented work introduced a low-cost, 3D-printed omnidirectional ground robot, developed with a strong emphasis on mechanical flexibility and modern embedded software capabilities. 
Built around the powerful Raspberry Pi 5 platform and ensuring full compatibility with ROS 2 (Robot Operating System), the robot offers an accessible, reproducible, and extensible tool for experimentation and training. 

This design enables researchers, educators, and students to explore complex robotic systems even within resource-constrained environments, supporting the wider goal of democratising access to advanced robotics technologies. 

TEXTaiLES expertise driving innovation 

This contribution shows how the TEXTaiLES group’s wide range of skills in digital technologies, artificial intelligence, and heritage applications helps to create new ideas in robotics and automation 
The development of versatile robotic platforms not only enhances research capabilities but also contributes to future applications in smart manufacturing, cultural heritage conservation, and adaptive inspection systems. 

About ECMR 2025: 

The European Conference on Mobile Robots is one of Europe’s leading events in robotics research, bringing together scientists, engineers, and industry professionals to exchange ideas and present the latest advances in autonomous and mobile robotics. 

TEXTaiLES congratulates Athanasios Kapoutsis for his successful presentation and his valuable contribution to expanding the project’s research impact within the robotics community. 

🔗 Learn more about the conference: European Conference on Mobile Robots 2025.