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This paper proposes a logistic planner with supplementary 3D spatial representations to enhance and interact with traditional logistic systems on the context of mobile manipulators performing internal logistics operations. By defining a hierarchical structure, the logistic world model, as the central entity synchronized between multiple system components, the reliability and accuracy of the logistic system is strengthened. The proposed approach aims at implementing a robust and intuitive solution for the set-up of mobile manipulator based logistic systems. The logistic planner includes a web based interface for fast setup of the warehouse layout based on robot sensing, as well as the definition of missions for the fleet of robotic systems.

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The contemporary adoption of Cyber-Physical Systems and improvements in robotic applications in industrial scenarios demands for horizontal integration mechanisms with already existing automation equipment, controlled by PLCs. This paper aims to shorten the gap between the automation and robotics domain, by proposing an Interprocess Communication method to establish interoperability between robotic systems and automation equipment in a reliable and straightforward manner. In particular, this paper introduces a novel approach for linking ROS and IEC 61131-3 by way of shared memory interfaces, enabling and promoting their interactions. Moreover, this paper addresses the applied synchronization mechanism for handling concurrent accesses to the shared memory location, explores data type mapping between ROS and IEC 61131-3, and identifies some practical industrial applications.

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Educational robotics has had an increasing growth in the past years, mainly in teaching Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM). These robotics-based learning methods have since gone from home to be used every day in school learning activities. There still is, however, a big moat from the available resources and the effective use of these tools by teachers in K-12 schools. This study aims to gather in a single location a dataset of most available educational robotic platforms and related learning materials. The goal is to have this knowledge open, freely accessible and editable by manufactures and learning resources providers, helping to increase the adoption of educational robotics in STEAM education. © 2018 IEEE.