Info
Name
Łukasiewicz Research Network – Industrial RI for Automationand Measurement PIAP
Location
Warszawa
Person
Mateusz Wolski
Position
Head of the Key Projects Office
Short Description

Łukasiewicz Research Network – Industrial RI for Automation and Measurement PIAP is an entity belonging to the Ministry of Economy. It was founded in 1965. It focuses on technical problem solutions in such areas as security, infrastructure, automatics, robotics and measurements. In these areas  Łukasiewicz Research Network – PIAP also conducts basic research and research and developments projects. PIAP offers a wide range of mobile robots for various tasks, which are used successfully by the policy, border guard and military in the countries from around the world. As a service PIAP offers its clients technology development and implementation, as well as product manufacturing for individual orders and conducting training.

Products & Services

PRODUCTS:

  • Mobile robots for defense and security applications:
  • IBIS, a robot for pyrotechnical and combat applications in a difficult terrain
  • INSPECTOR, intended for high load tasks in a difficult terrain
  • EXPERT, dedicated to perform complex maneuvers in a confined space
  • PIAP SCOUT, a fast reconnaissance robot for hard to reach places
  • PIAP GRYF, a multifunction robot for anti-mine and pyrotechnical applications and fast reconnaisance
  • TRM, a reconnaissance supporting device in a dangerous terrain
  • EXPLORER, a reconnaissance supporting device for anti-terrorism operations or the industry

 

  • Mechatronic systems supporting the rehabilitation of patients
  • Digital tachographs

SERVICES:

  • The automatization of production and montage lines
  • Environmental studies and EMC
  • Tests for functional components, subsystems and systems
  • Trainings

 

 

Technologies
Technologies
TD 8 System Design & verification
TD 10 Flight Dynamics and GNSS
TD 13 Automation, Telepresence & Robotics
TD 15 Mechanisms & Tribology
TD 20 Structures & Pyrotechnics
More Info

AREAS OF ACTIVITY IN THE SPACE SECTOR:

  • Automations and concepts
  • Automation & Robotics Systems
  • Automation & Robotics components and Technologies
  • Mechanism core technologies
  • Non explosive release technologies
  • Exploration tool technologies
  • Control electronics technologies
  • Mechanism engineering
  • Ground Segment Software
  • EMC/RFC/ESD
  • Collaborative and Concurrent Engineering
  • System Analysis and Design
  • Verification and AIT
  • GNSS Systems and ground-related technologies
  • Ground Station System

MAIN SPACE PROJECTS:

  • Error determination and GPS signal correction
  • Integrated applications for transport security purposes
  • Image analysis, determination of the movement parameters based on image analysis data

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AREAS:

  • Mobile robot suspension systems
  • Manipulators, cartesian control
  • Autonomy and teleoperation
  • Specialized equipment for mobile robots
  • System integration
  • Telemetric equipment for vehicle movement parameter measures

LABORATORIES AND TECHNICAL FACILITIES:

  • CNC centers (six degrees of freedom)
  • CNC cutters
  • precise 3D printers
  • plasma combustion test stand
  • environmental chambers
  • sinusoidal and impact dispenser
  • laboratory for electronic and mechanical assembly and EMC tests
  • small scale production workshops
  • mechanical and electrical integration workshops
  • test tracks for mobile robots

CLIENTS AND PARTNERS:

  • police
  • military
  • border guard
  • fire service
  • Government Protection Bureau
  • European Defence Agency
  • TNO Defence
  • Security and Safety
  • SCISYS UK
  • British Geological Survey
  • EADS Defence & Security
  • SAGEM Sécurité
  • DINAMIC Biotechnology Innovation Centre
  • Patria Vehicles Oy
  • Fraunhofer Network
  • SYMACON Electronics & Automation
  • Oto Melara
  • Alenia Aeronautica