The relationship between people and technology will be one of the main themes of the exhibition. A robot can take over physically demanding or repetitive tasks, artificial intelligence can help people make decisions based on large amounts of data, and a digital twin makes it possible to safely test certain situations in a virtual environment first. Technology therefore does not have to replace people – it can expand their capabilities and free up space for activities where their experience, creativity or judgment is decisive.
“Today, the question is no longer whether a robot or artificial intelligence can replace a person in some activities. What is much more interesting is how to use their capabilities so that people can do work they would not be able to on their own – more safely, more precisely or with less physical strain. And that is, in my opinion, what the next stage of Industry 4.0 is about: not replacing people with technology, but connecting the two in a meaningful way,” says Robert Keil, Director of the National Centre for Industry 4.0.
From a Humanoid Robot to a Smart Car
The technological zone of the stand, led by RICAIP Testbed Prague (CIIRC CTU) together with industrial partners and with the participation of RICAIP Testbed Brno (CEITEC BUT), will connect artificial intelligence, simulation and robotics with cyber-resilient and flexible manufacturing.
In the section dedicated to artificial intelligence, digital twins and robotics, visitors will see the training of industrial AI and robots in the NVIDIA Omniverse environment, as well as the sim-to-real principle, i.e. the transfer of solutions from a virtual environment to a real robot. Human-centred robotics will be represented by a humanoid robot and a massage robot. Representatives of the Interdisciplinary Centre of Humanoid Robotics (ICHR, CIIRC CTU) will also show where the deployment of humanoid robots can bring real benefits.
The second part of the exhibition will focus on connecting machines, data and modern communication technologies. RICAIP Testbed Prague, together with T-Mobile, will present data collection from machines and their flexible control, while RICAIP Testbed Brno will demonstrate the use of AI for diagnosing faults in electrical equipment, suitable for predictive maintenance and smart machine control. These will be complemented by 5G and technologies for processing data directly where it is generated. In cooperation with Siemens, RICAIP Testbed Prague will also present a secured robotic cell designed according to the principles of the IEC 62443 standard. The demonstration will show how properly designed cybersecurity protects both control systems and the continuity and availability of production.
Škoda Auto will bring visitors the latest Peaq model – a car packed with modern technologies and designed with an emphasis on the comfort and convenience of passengers. In addition to automotive innovations, it will also offer a glimpse into industrial production through the functional digital twin of the ŠKOTWIN factory, which makes it possible to monitor energy flows and operational data while also identifying ways to manage production even more efficiently. Visitors can also learn about the latest technologies from the toolroom and the production digitalisation department, such as a modular AI agent ecosystem connecting data across production, quality and sales.
Siemens will present solutions demonstrating how software-based manufacturing can address challenges across all areas of industrial production. The exhibition will show how artificial intelligence can significantly increase the productivity of engineering teams. Examples of the use of AI and software in development and production will also be on display. A wide range of opportunities for improving processes across the value chain will be demonstrated through digital twins of machine tools from Czech manufacturers, data analytics and predictive maintenance.
T-Mobile will open the topic of connectivity as the foundation of a digital environment in which people, devices and data can work together. In addition to industrial 5G connectivity, it will also showcase smart end devices and their practical applications – for example, various types of AR/AI glasses for translation, education, healthcare facilities or security forces. There will also be AR dashboards for working with data from IoT sensors and a portable 5G network that can literally be packed into a suitcase.
Smart Informatics will show how a mobile robot becomes an autonomous assistant for industry and site protection. Robotic platforms equipped with cameras, LiDAR and other sensors can independently follow defined routes, carry out regular inspections, monitor the condition of equipment and collect data even in places that are difficult or risky for people to access. Visitors will see two different practical applications – autonomous industrial monitoring with RHINO and Leo Rover robots, and the PUMA robotic platform focused on site security and inspection.
KUKA will present several forms of modern robotics – from autonomous logistics to interactive human-robot collaboration. Visitors will be able to see the new autonomous mobile robot KMP 250P, designed for flexible transport of materials weighing up to 250 kg, as well as the KUKA Quantec industrial robot for demanding production applications. There will also be RoboArtist, a robot that can recognise a visitor, respond to their movements and create their portrait. The demonstration will thus offer an unconventional perspective on how robotics can combine industrial technology with direct interaction with people.
DEL, as an integrator, will demonstrate its experience in engineering, robotisation and automation, machine modernisation and the development of software for industrial equipment. Murrelektronik will present comprehensive solutions for modern decentralised automation – from intelligent wireless connectivity and IO-Link technologies to efficient control and diagnostics.
Technology Alone Is Not Enough. The Key Is Knowing How to Use It
The joint exhibition will not be merely a showcase of technologies. Visitors will also be able to bring their own problem or ideas and consult on possible solutions. The Business Development Platform of the National Centre for Industry 4.0 connects companies with technology partners, experts, research teams, testing infrastructures and financing opportunities.
It can help companies already at the stage when they are looking for opportunities for digitalisation, as well as when they have a specific technological problem. The Digital Audit helps identify areas with potential for digitalisation and automation and propose the next steps. The appropriate solution can then be verified in a testbed, a specific project can be prepared and a way of financing it can be sought.
An important part of this process is also Česká spořitelna, which helps companies assess their financial health and prepare financing for investments in further development and innovation. As part of the joint exhibition, it thus complements technological and expert capabilities with a financial perspective – so that an innovation does not remain merely an idea or prototype, but makes it into real-world operation, delivers the expected economic effect and strengthens the company’s competitiveness and financial resilience.
“Czech industry has access to cutting-edge technologies, research capacities and an entire ecosystem capable of implementing them. For a company, the most difficult part is often not finding the technology, but correctly defining the problem, assessing the return on investment and finding a path to implementation. That is precisely why we want to connect all these elements at MSV – from the initial idea through testing to financing and deployment,” says Pavel Burget, Director of RICAIP Testbed Prague.
The United by Innovation concept will thus take on a very concrete form this year. It brings together industrial companies, technology firms, research organisations and other partners around one goal: to turn technological possibilities into solutions that make sense for people and for industry.
National Centre for Industry 4.0, RICAIP Testbed Prague and Brno, Siemens, KUKA, Česká spořitelna, Smart Informatics, Škoda Auto, T-Mobile, DEL and Murrelektronik take part in the joint presentation this year.
The International Industrial Fair will take place from October 6–9, 2026, at the Brno Exhibition Centre. The joint exhibition of the National Centre for Industry 4.0 and its partners will be part of Digital Factory 2.0 in Hall F.
Photos: RICAIP Testbed Praha, CIIRC ČVUT/ Jakub Rozboud
