The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has inaugurated the Adaptive Robotics Technology and Intelligent Computing (ARTIC) Center at St. Mary\u2019s University in Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya, marking a major milestone in advancing robotics research and Industry 4.0 initiatives in the Cagayan Valley region.<\/p>\n
The newly opened ARTIC Center was one of the highlights of this year\u2019s Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) in Region 2, which also showcased DOST\u2019s continuing support for local micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).<\/p>\n
Designed to integrate adaptive robotics and intelligent computing into food production, processing, and distribution, ARTIC aims to improve productivity, ensure food safety, enhance quality control, and promote sustainability within the region\u2019s food industries.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis initiative forms part of our broader strategy to strengthen the country\u2019s readiness for Industry 4.0,\u201d said Dr. Enrico Paringit, executive director of the DOST\u2013Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (PCIEERD).<\/p>\n
\u201cWe want our SMEs to see how automation and robotics can improve their operations \u2014 from simple repetitive tasks to more complex production processes.\u201d<\/p>\n
Paringit added that many local firms still view robotics as futuristic or inaccessible, when in fact, robots are already being used in industries for repetitive and cognitive functions, such as packing and handling materials.<\/p>\n
DOST undersecretary for regional operations Sancho Mabborang noted that several local firms are already preparing to adopt robotics through the Connected and Unified Autonomous Technology and Robotics (CUATRO) program under the DOST\u2013Metals Industry Research and Development Center (MIRDC).<\/p>\n
The initiative helps companies transition toward smart manufacturing and automation to enhance global competitiveness.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, DOST secretary Renato Solidum Jr. emphasized the importance of developing a skilled workforce capable of operating and maintaining these advanced systems.<\/p>\n
\u201cRobots will not replace human workers,\u201d Solidum said. \u201cThey are meant to handle dangerous or repetitive tasks, making production safer and faster. As businesses grow, more people will still be needed, especially in areas like sales and operations.\u201d<\/p>\n
Solidum added that the ARTIC Center will also play a key role in education and training, providing students with hands-on experience in robotics and intelligent systems.<\/p>\n
\u201cSchools must be part of this transformation,\u201d he said. \u201cFacilities like ARTIC allow students to interact directly with robots \u2014 not just imagine them \u2014 preparing them for the industries of the future.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has inaugurated the Adaptive Robotics Technology and Intelligent Computing (ARTIC) Center…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":196377,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[21],"tags":[85614,4323,85615,85616,5092,86,56,54,55],"class_list":{"0":"post-196376","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-computing","8":"tag-cagayan-valley","9":"tag-computing","10":"tag-dost","11":"tag-pcieerd","12":"tag-robotics","13":"tag-technology","14":"tag-uk","15":"tag-united-kingdom","16":"tag-unitedkingdom"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/196376","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=196376"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/196376\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/196377"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=196376"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=196376"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=196376"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}