Robbie Cato, group automation manager at Myton Food Group, will deliver a session titled ‘Enhancing Human-Robot Interaction (HRI): Bridging the Gap Between Humans and Machines‘ at Robotics and Automation 2025.
The event takes place on 25-26 March at the NEC Birmingham and will be co-located with the 10th annual IntraLogisteX and the second-ever Sustainable Supply Chain Exhibition.
Myton Food Group is the UK-based food manufacturing division of Morrisons Supermarkets and British farming’s largest single direct customer, partnering with more than 2,700 British farms to ensure a vertically integrated supply chain.
An experienced automation specialist with more than a decade of expertise in the FMCG sector, Cato has played a pivotal role in driving innovation within food processing operations.
His focus on systems integration, IoT, and robotics has enabled Myton Food Group to adopt cutting-edge technologies that improve efficiency and streamline processes.
Cato’s session will explore the latest advancements in natural language processing and gesture recognition, offering insights into how these technologies are transforming human-robot interaction (HRI).
Ethical considerations surrounding HRI will also be discussed, alongside a forward-looking analysis of future trends expected to shape the sector.
The session promises to provide actionable insights for professionals aiming to leverage robotics to enhance human-machine collaboration.
Attendees to Robotics and Automation 2025 will gain valuable perspectives on the evolving relationship between humans and robots from one of the FMCG industry’s leading automation experts.
The Robotics and Automation Exhibition Conference theatre will feature a diverse line-up of expert speakers representing key sectors including manufacturing, engineering, transport, logistics and supply chain.
Attendees will gain unique insights from industry leaders, innovators, and practitioners at the forefront of automation and robotics technology.
Topics on this year’s agenda include advancements in collaborative robotics and robotics-as-a-service (RaaS), as well as sessions that delve into cutting-edge developments in artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Additional themes will explore the impact of robotics on sustainability, discussions on the role of robotics in enhancing workplace safety, and an emphasis on the integration of IoT and robotics.
The conference aims to provide a comprehensive platform for exploring both current trends and future possibilities in robotics and automation, making it an essential event for professionals looking to stay ahead in this rapidly evolving field.
In total, more than 11,000 attendees are expected to attend this year’s three co-located exhibitions, representing a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, logistics, retail, e-commerce, automotive, aerospace, and technology, as well as key decision-makers from across supply chain, operations, and engineering sectors.
Join more than 11,000 industry leaders at Robotics and Automation Exhibition on 25-26 March 2025, at the NEC Birmingham to explore cutting-edge technologies, connect with peers and discover the latest innovations shaping the future of manufacturing, engineering and logistics. Register for free now to secure your place at this premier event!
