Nottingham Trent University

The rise of robots in various industries, driven by Industry 4.0 principles, is reshaping smart factories.

However, high initial costs hinder widespread adoption, often due to excessive engineering and lack of reusability.

To tackle this, CRISP - a Customisable Robot with Inexpensive and Sustainable Performance was developed.

Leveraging additive manufacturing and reconfigurable design, CRISP fosters cost-effective proof-of-concept development.

Its in-house design, reusability of components, and ”design-to-fit” approach reduce investment.

Sustainability is a core focus, from fabrication to decommissioning, achieved through intuitive assembly, component reusability, and minimized wastage.

Unlike pricey counterparts, CRISP significantly cuts initial and operational expenses, making it an economically viable alternative that’s environmentally responsible.

The research aims to automate industries with a budget-friendly, modular, and eco-friendly robotic manipulator.

Tailoring solutions to clients’ needs, CRISP could revolutionize sector-specific automation, driving productivity and sustainability.

This innovative contribution empowers the manufacturing industry towards an efficient and sustainable future, particularly benefitting economically constrained customers.