Exhibitors 2023

ZF is a global technology company that provides solutions for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industry, thus supporting the development of next-generation mobility. ZF technologies enable vehicles to see, think and act - according to the company motto "see. think. act.". Special units - the IT Center and the Electronics Engineering Center - are responsible for technological issues. This is where the ideas of the future are born and realized. At the stand of ZF Automotive Systems Poland, a demonstration of equipment and projects implemented at ZF Engineering Center will be held.

The primary scientific payload of the Polish orbital Lunar mission planned by POLSA. Polish MIRORES consortium, established by the Institute of Geological Sciences of Polish Academy of Sciences, Space Research Center of Polish Academy of Sciences, SKA Polska Sp. z o.o., and the European Space Foundation is developing a spectrometer working in the far infrared spectrum. The instrument is to be used for prospection of space resources on the Moon, Mars and large asteroids. It allows searching for metal ores useful in the future economic activity in space, such as ilmenite, troilite or pyrite. They include oxygen, titanium, iron sulfur and helium-3 that can be used for production of fuels, energy, structures or in the artificial life support systems. The earth version of the instrument is mounted on a drone and allows prospecting for new ore deposits in desert or polar areas. The service is already drawing attention of partners from Germany, Luxembourg, Estonia and Poland. The instrument has been chosen as the main scientific payload for the Polish orbital Lunar mission planned by POLSA.

Mars Society Polska (MSP) is an independent branch of The Mars Society, which creates a global network of Martian organizations focused on the idea of research, exploration and colonization of Mars. MSP has been active since 1999. It focuses on developing its own projects and cooperation with other organizations in Poland and abroad. In the initial period, the main effort of MSP was placed on the development of the Martian MPV pressurized vehicle project for the competition organized by The Mars Society. MSP initiated and supported the first architectural projects of Martian bases in Poland. Members and associates of MSP participated in the Red Rover Goes to Mars competition and the Spirit and Opportunity Mars rover control program (at JPL in the US), in analog missions at MDRS and Flashline Arctic Research Station. They took an active part in supporting actions for Poland's accession to the European Space Agency and the establishment of the Polish Space Agency. Actions taken by MSP increased, among the students at Polish universities, the popularity of Mars rovers’ construction and participation in international competitions. Already in 2007, one of the MSP members designed and built simple models of planetary robots AMPB 1.0 and AMPB 2.0. They inspired the team to construct a robot and as a first Polish team Skarabeusz (MSP + PW) take part in the URC Mars rover competition in 2009. In 2010 the Magma rover (MSP + PB) won 3rd place, and in 2011 the Magma2 rover (MSP + PB) won the URC competition. Since then, teams from Polish universities have dominated these competitions. They regularly win or take places on the podium. After a promotional campaign at universities in 2013, MSP organized the first edition of the European Rover Challenge (ERC) in Poland one year later. Since then, it has been its co-organizer or partner making a significant contribution to the organization of the competition. MSP is responsible for the design and construction of MarsYard and installations required for the ERC tasks. Members of Mars Society Polska are part of the organizational, judging and scientific team. MSP implements and plans further Martian projects, including the Horizon Mars scientific conference https://horyzontmars.pl/, and invites everyone who is close to the idea of manned exploration and colonization of Mars to cooperate and to visit its stand at the Exhibitors Zone.

The Polish Space Agency (POLSA) is an executive agency of the Ministry of Development and Technology, established in 2014. Its mission is to support the Polish space industry by implementing the priorities of the Polish Space Strategy. POLSA cooperates with international agencies and state administration in the field of space research and use of outer space. Agency is responsible for the promotion of the Polish space sector in Poland and abroad. POLSA conducts also activities related to information and education on the use of satellite technologies (including navigation, observation and communication) in the economy, administration and everyday life. At the POLSA stand, you will be able to learn more about the Agency's activities. Take part in shows and experiments popularizing knowledge about space, see interesting animations and learn about the activities of student clubs cooperating with the Polish Space Agency. POLSA representatives will take part also in debates and the work of the ERC competition jury.

Poznan University of Technology

PUT RocketLab is a student research group at the Poznan University of Technology involved in research and development of rocket engines and sounding rocket systems. It consists of nearly 70 students from various courses and faculties, such as: Automatics, Robotics, Electronics and Telecommunications, Informatics, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Safety Engineering, Mechanics and Machine Design, Mechatronics, Aviation and Astronautical Engineering and Engineering Management. They share a fascination for the development of space technologies and significant achievements on the international arena. Their latest design is the HEXA 4 sounding rocket with the largest student hybrid rocket engine in Poland, and one of their most interesting projects is the Turbopumps. At its stand, PUT RocketLab will present the HEXA sounding rocket.

Kielce University of Technology is a modern university offering education in 21 fields of study and over 60 specializations. Students as well as research and teaching staff can use over 130 well-equipped laboratories, the unique Centre for Laser Metal Technologies for conducting research in the field of laser and plasma technologies, the CENWIS Scientific and Implementation Centre, a library, a new educational and sports hall, a multifunctional athletics stadium and six dormitories. For many years the Kielce University of Technology has been focusing on cooperation with industry and economic environment institutions. Good contacts with the business community make university graduates willingly employed by employers. At its stand, the Kielce University of Technology will present projects and initiatives created at its various faculties, bringing science closer to the public in an inspiring way.

The Rabyte Association is an organization of robotics enthusiasts. Its goal is to integrate communities interested in technology, inspire young people and build robots. Rabyte also organizes events on robotics, conducts show, lectures and workshops on 3D printing, electronics and cybersecurity, and cooperates with production companies. At the Rabyte stand, will be conducted a show of sports robots and constructions built by the association's members, including: Likwidator+USB - a robot taking part in the Tusk Hunters category, improved with a universal ping-pong ball shooter, Gleborzut - a thirty-kilogram fighting robot. Constructors will present their robots, explain how they work, and how they can be used in practice.

CSA Robotics is a project team formed by students from the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Engineering of Ankara University in December 2021. Team members started their work with the aim of participating in national and international rover competitions. CSA Robotics team is highly motivated and working intensively on their vehicle named "Life". In their stand at the ERC exhibitors’ zone CSA Robotics will present the mobility capabilities of their vehicle’s driving system and the movement abilities of the robotic arm.

Rzeszów University of Technology

The Rzeszów IT Group brings together the Electrical Engineering and Information Technology Science Club and the “ROBO” Automation and Robotics Specialists Science Club operating at the Rzeszów University of Technology. The Group’s activity focuses mainly on constructing robots and designing printed circuit boards with the particular use of RFID. Robots created by members of the Rzeszów IT Group winning high positions in international competitions. The Group also organises shows and exhibitions thematically related to its activities. The Rzeszów IT Group’s stand will present electronic constructions, including line follower robots and sumo robots as well as the unique Curiosity rover built from LEGO bricks in 1:4 scale.

European Space Education Resource Office ESERO-Poland

ESERO Space Education Resource Offices were established on the initiative of the European Space Agency. They were created in 20 European countries to introduce space topics to primary and secondary schools in ESA member countries, and to inspire young people to choose engineering or science-related careers in the future. The Copernicus Science Center is the coordinator of the ESERO programme in Poland. The Copernicus Science Center is a cultural institution with a mission to support learning people in building knowledge based on personal experience. In particular, facilitating the understanding of the nature of the phenomena and processes that surround us with the use of modern teaching methods tailored to the student. This goal is pursued, among others, by creating and disseminating valuable didactic solutions, conducting educational programs and supporting discussions on the development of education. The organizers of the Copernicus Science Center are the Ministry of Education and Science and the Capital City of Warsaw. In the ERC exhibitors' zone, the Copernicus Science Center’s team will present, among others: CanSat project - a scientific probe in the size of a beverage can. This simple experiment related to space materials will allow our audience to understand what material is the best for building, for example, a spacecraft. You will also learn how fins affect the flight of rockets, how to explain Kepler's second law and how to make simple space models from recycled materials. Additionally, Justyna Średzińska from ESERO-Poland, during her lecture in the ERC Inspiration Zone, in an interesting way will introduce to children and teenagers the Solar System.

Edu4Industry deals with consulting and sales of didactic and research stands in the fields of automation, robotics and related disciplines. Thanks to their systems, it is possible to conduct experimental research faster and better educate future engineers. At the Edu4Industry stand you will be able to see, among others: the Unitree robo-dog and the Husarion Panther platform with the Kinova arm mounted on it.

AGH Space Systems is a student construction team at the AGH University of Science and Technology in Krakow, dealing with the development of space industry technologies. Their activity is focused on building sounding rockets, Mars rovers and stratospheric balloon gondolas. Projects created by them take part in competitions around the world, including in the United States and India, winning places on the podium. Research conducted by team members is published and presented at scientific conferences and industry events in Poland and abroad. The AGH Space System team is also involved in events related to the popularization of science, cooperation with the Children's University or conducting workshops during the Małopolska Researchers' Night, and co-organization of charity events as well. In the exhibitors’ zone, the AGH Space Systems team will present their achievements and projects and talk about how they impact the student's career development.

The project has the patronage of the Polish Society of Amateur Astronomers (PTMA).

Kosmiczna Akademia (Space Academy) is an educational project created by enthusiasts Beata Tylman-Nowakowska and Robert Nowakowski, members of the Polish Society of Amateur Astronomers, branch in Warsaw. The main goal of this innovative program is to expand knowledge of astronomy and related fields of science in order to better understand the universe and how it works. Space Academy offers an extraordinary cognitive adventure for children, teenagers and adults, passing on knowledge about the structure of the Universe, Solar System, Sun, planets (including the Earth), but also inspiring participants to discover the unknown and combine various fields of science. Through interactive workshops such as #CopernicusLAB, the project focuses on teaching in the STREAM (Science, Technology, Robotics, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) methodology, where experimentation, knowledge sharing, inspiration and shared experience are key. Workshops and lectures offered by the Space Academy allow participants to deepen their knowledge of space, using a variety of techniques and tools, such as telescopes, planet models, computer simulations, modern technologies and scientific experiments. Through interactive presentations and hands-on assignments, participants have the opportunity to solve problems in astronomy and related fields while broadening their horizons. The instructors create a friendly and inspiring environment that stimulates the creativity and curiosity of the participants. The Space Academy is not limited to the scientific aspect of its activity. The project also aims to develop courage and motivate participants to pursue their dreams through inspiring stories about their own experiences, as well as about space explorers, astronauts, engineers and scientists. The Space Academy is more than just an educational program. It is a passion that flows from the hearts of creators and the desire to share it with others. The organizers strive to make every participant feel ready to conquer cosmic mysteries, awakening in them a love for science, curiosity about the world and courage to make their dreams come true, no matter how distant they may seem. At the Space Academy stand, the ERC audience will be able to take part in e.g. inspiring workshops: "Journey Through the Solar System", "Moving Through Space", "Creating Space Experiments", and "What Constellation Is It?", multimedia shows/presentations on astronomy and the space sector, and observations of the Sun and the evening and night sky (if weather permits).

The Association of Astronomer Maria Kunic educates young people in the field of astronomy and astronautics using a radio telescope with a diameter of 13 m (the third largest in Poland) and popularizes the achievements of the Polish astronomer Maria Kunic, who lived in the 17th century. The aim of the Association is to translate her work “Urania Propitia”. Some of American scholars regard it as the most outstanding work of its time, written by a woman at the highest technical level. Members of the Association also plan to write a biography of Maria Kunic. At the Association’s stand visitors will be able to learn more about Maria Kunic’s extraordinary scientific discoveries, see her work “Urania propitia” as well as put on an astronaut's suit and make photo with the background of Mars map or with Maria Kunic’s portrait.

The European Fairy Tale Center in Pacanów combines cultural education with entertainment and fun. The Fairy-tale World, a magical land that combines an extraordinary museum with an interactive exhibition, waits there for children. There you can see a real pea that kept the princess awake, freckles from the Academy of Mr. Kleks, take a ride on a train that goes into space, meet the Little Prince and experience the attack of sea monsters. The facility also has a modern 3D cinema and a bookstore. At the European Fairy Tale Center various workshops are held, and in spring and summer season a great family picnics can be organized in the local garden as well. At its stand, the European Fairy Tale Centre will conduct safe experiments with liquid nitrogen and demonstrations entitled “How it Works” thanks to which visitors will be able to expand their knowledge and find, among others answers to the questions: Can you trick the brain? When our brain goes crazy and what happens then? What is an anamorphic illusion? Why are Swedish submarines powered by a Stirling engine? When do our eyes lie to us? Are the items really colored? Can music flow through our body? Can you listen to music only with your ears? What happens when you bite a dog's ankle or a magic pencil? What besides juice can be squeezed out of vegetables and fruits?

EDUKIDO is a unique program of educational activities with blocks for children from 3 to 10 years old. It fills the gap that makes learning at school difficult - it gives practical tasks and practical skills, all under the most favorable conditions for learning - while having fun! EDUKIDO is something more than typical extra-curricular activities - it covers thematically with school activities, but also goes far beyond their scope. EDUKIDO supports the comprehensive acquisition of knowledge and skills useful during lessons at school, but its aim is, above all, the development of children in a holistic way. This way children can both gain knowledge and shape their personality and learn about social life. Each of the children visiting the EDUKIDO stand will be able to draw one of the tasks – “challenges” to be built and start the work using their creativity and imagination.

Since its establishment, PWN has been a reliable and trustworthy source of knowledge. Its vision is to deliver for everyone tools for learning in the best possible way. For this purpose, the Publishing House carefully observes the changes taking place in the world of science, education and business, and the knowledge obtained in this way uses in its endeavors. PWN constantly develops new areas of activity, creates a variety of innovative educational solutions and - thanks to its products and services - supports its recipients in education, deepening knowledge and improving skills. At the PWN stand visitors will be able to buy many interesting, inspiring books.

Distributor of the MathWorks, Inc. software in Poland

Oprogramowanie Naukowo-Techniczne Sp. z o.o. is the exclusive Polish distributor of MathWorks products - the provider of MATLAB and Simulink software used by engineers all over the world. The company operates in the field of licensing, sale of measurement and control equipment as well as tools for prototyping and simulation in real time, it also provides design and training services related to the use of MATLAB and Simulink software packages. ONT grants software licenses, organizes scientific and technical events, including thematic conferences with the participation of Polish and foreign specialists. The ONT exhibition stand will feature MathWorks, MATLAB and Simulink software, tools supporting engineering calculations and designing systems in the Model-Based Design methodology. You will also be able to get acquainted with the built-in pulse detection system, FM radio receiver based on the ADALM-PLUTO device. In addition, the ONT team has prepared a special station where it will be possible to run a simulation and generate code to then autonomously control the Parrot Mambo drone.

Digital Dialog is an association established in 2016. It operates in the field of digital education (learning programming, robotics, security), STEAM - related to an innovative design approach and competences of the future. It supports schools, teachers, parents, educators and children. The Digital Dialogue carries out projects related to increasing the level of digital competences, conducts trainings and webinars about programming and use of information and communication technologies in the education of children and adults, and create educational materials. The Association runs the Non-Public Teacher Training Center Digital Dialogue, and the Primary and High School DobraTu as well. The Digital Dialogue’s stand will become experimentation and experience zone during ERC. Feel invited to work with educational robots, and to DIY studio, where using different materials (including engineering components) you will be able to build a car, hydraulic system or tower.

Student Astronautical Club (SKA) is a scientific group operating at the Faculty of Mechanical, Power and Aeronautical Engineering of the Warsaw University of Technology. Currently, it is the largest club at the university and brings together over 200 members working in three sections: Robotics, Rocket and Balloon, and the PW-Sat 3 project. Students design and test their constructions themselves, using the knowledge gained at the University and the support of experienced people. For over 25 years, they have been creating numerous rockets, rovers, and carrying out balloon missions. They also launched the first Polish satellite into space, while creating new ones all the time. On the SKA’s stand will be presented: mock-ups of PW-Sat, PW-Sat2, PW-Sat3 satellites; FOK guided rocket with vision navigation system; Grot - a “boosted-dart” rocket, which since 2018 holds the record for the highest flight among modeling rockets; H1 - supersonic rocket, which until 2019 held the record for the fastest student rocket, and MIRROR - an experiment from the BEXUS campaign, a device for studying auroral radiation.

MAB Robotics is a start-up responding to the needs of inspection and service work inside underground installations such as heating networks and water and sewage channels. Its team is developing small-sized four-legged robots that will serve as universal support platforms for sensors and tools. The company has a wide range of robotic components available in the online store and provides design and consulting services in the field of mobile robotics research and development. MAB Robotics will present their robots and robotic drives in the ERC Exhibitors Zone.

Almukantarat Astronomical Club is a registered association with the statutory goal to develop interests in astronomy and related sciences, especially among young people. For 35 years, the Association has organised summer camps and mid-year meetings where theoretical lectures on astronomy as well as sky observations are conducted. This year, the Almukantarat Astronomical Club will organise two stands with inspiring presentations and mini workshops. The ERC Exhibitors Zone audience will be provided with information about planets, dwarf planets, planetoids, moons and comets. In addition, each visitor to the first stand will be able to make their own cosmic object miniature. While visiting second Almukantarat’s stand audience will be able to make own spectroscope out of paper, tape and CD, and then test it at different wavelengths. You can also learn there about the phenomena of interference and polarization, and how the light is used in astronomy and photography.

Kraina Twórczości (Land of Creativity) helps children discover the world and develop their passions and abilities while having fun. Under the supervision of experienced instructors, children expand their knowledge in the field of computer science, physics, as well as history, biology, geography and astronomy. Space education provided by Piotr Synowiec and a group of instructors of robotics, programming and the European Space Agency contests is carried out in Polish version as www.krainatworczosci.pl, as well as in international schools in English under the name: www.globkids.com. The educational activity of the Kreatikon company is held under the patronage of ESERO-Poland, and their events received the patronage of the Polish Space Agency. The Year of Copernicus is a great opportunity to build together, at the stand of Kraina Twórczości, models of the Solar System from blocks, and to start the rotation of the planets by controlling them with remote control and the engine. The next stage of exploring a new globe includes sending there a rover, that’s why it will be possible to build also vehicles controlled by algorithms, what will allow them to overcome the maze of obstacles. Depending on the weather conditions, a method of decorating the surface of the planet in the form of a rotating circle will be presented as well. Each participant will be able to take home a souvenir decorated in this way. In the Inspiration Zone, representatives of Kraina Twórczości will present 3D printing contests of the European Space Agency, and experiments they sent to the orbital station as part of the Astro Pi competition, Python programming. You will also have a chance to learn how to foster cosmic interest in children and teenagers in the form of structured lessons.

Fundacja Nauka. To Lubię (the Science. I like it Foundation) was founded in 2020 by Dr. Tomasz Rożek - physicist, journalist and long-time popularizer of science, known from the Nauka. To Lubię channel on YouTube. The aim of the Foundation are educational and comprehensive activities to promote science, technology and charitable as well as support for the state and society, especially families, in the field of the use of science and technology. The statutory objectives of the Foundation are implemented primarily through the popular science website Nauka. To Lubię and the YouTube channel, under the same name. Both platforms are a place where Dr. Tomasz Rożek has been checking scientific facts for years and talking about them in an understandable way. A separate channel - Nauka. To Lubię Junior - was created with the youngest in mind. The curiosities, educational materials and experiments published on it will interest even a few-year-olds. The key projects of the organization include the Digital Parent Academy, leading parents and teachers through the virtual world, full of opportunities and threats for children. Nauka. To Lubię thriving activities also to promote outstanding Polish scientists and their achievements on a global scale. For this purpose, the Academy of Superheroes was created - an original educational project of Dr. Tomasz Rożek. Nauka. To Lubię Foundation, as part of its mission, awards grants to talented young scientists. It supports sometimes crazy, but always valuable projects supported by young people with great potential. At the stand of the Nauka. To Lubię Foundation ERC audience can expect many attractions, inspiring popular science books and gadgets.

The New Technology - Programming and Robotic Technical School is a non-public high school with headquarters in Zamość and Krakow. From the very beginning of its existence, school has been implementing science by motivating its students to design and build robots and participate in the international robotics competition ERC and FRC. At the New Technology stand, you will be able to see robots that have been entirely invented, constructed and programmed by students at the school's robotics club. After a short training session, anyone willing will be able to control them on their own. You will be able also to learn more about the Technical School, its teaching methods and the dissemination of robotics.

Space biology is presented as a theoretical and practical framework for the design and implementation of habitable environments in outer space and arises as a response to the human need to explore and inhabit new extraterrestrial environments. This space colonization can be carried out both on the surface of the destination planet and in orbits around a planet, for example, Earth. In both cases, self-sufficiency conditions have to be created in artificial habitats where feeding, oxygen generation and bioremediation of discharges is a fundamental issue. On a stand of the European Space Foundation, you will be able to learn more about “Smart cultivation of microalgae with the Internet of Things for space agriculture” project.

Husarion offers mobile robotic development platforms, software assets and connectivity solutions that allow users to build autonomous systems based on ROS & ROS 2 easily and efficiently. For over nine years, the Husarion team of engineers and developers have been delivering world-class robotics products and services to university, research and commercial clients. Husarion robots, microservices and support empower users to rapidly learn, prototype and deploy robotic systems ready to perform in the most challenging applications. At Husarion’s stand will be presented a demo involving the mapping of an unknown environment using ROSbot XL. Viewers will see the mapping effects in RViz on the screen, accompanied by an explanation from the Husarion team regarding the mapping process. Additionally, attendees will have the opportunity to control the robot using a gamepad. ROSbot XL is a universal, ROS 2-native autonomous mobile robot platform dedicated for R&D, rapid prototyping and custom robot development for indoor use cases.

NEUROSPACE is a Berlin-based NewSpace company founded in 2020 by a group of experienced engineers in the fields of space engineering, software and physics. Its team has set their goals on developing space technology enhanced by the capabilities of modern machine learning applications. Following a path that has revolutionized satellite technology at the dawn of the Millennium, company is offering a new perspective on how the global space community should see space exploration. With their latest development - CubeR, NEUROSPACE is setting its eyes on the Moon. Its redefinition of the concept of the Moon Rover will open up an unwalked path allowing new companies and ideas to set foot on our favorite satellite. The rover can be seen at the NEUROSPACE stand in the exhibitor’s zone.

LYO FOOD is a Polish brand that produces freeze-dried food. Lyophilizates are foods from which water is removed during the sublimation process. Thanks to this, the food is much lighter, while maintaining 99% of the nutritional value, taste and natural appearance. The freeze-dried food is used primarily by travelers and athletes. However, it will also be perfect for any long hike, camping trip or space flight! The quality of LYO FOOD products has been repeatedly confirmed by prizes and awards. LYO FOOD will run a “bistro” in the ERC Exhibitors Zone in cooperation with the Polish Space Agency, where visitors will have the opportunity to try and buy their lyophilized dishes, and additional space-related products (e.g. from hydroponics cultivations).

The NASA Space Apps Challenge Hackathon is a marathon of creativity, aimed at makers, artists, programmers, scientists, designers, storytellers, designers, builders, technologists, innovators - in short, all open minds who want to create and develop their projects! The prize pool is already PLN 60,000 and growing. The best solutions will receive financial and material prizes, opportunities for internships, apprenticeships or project implementation with a partner company! The best teams will be submitted for global evaluation and will compete for recognition by NASA.

#TheMoon

#TheMoon is Europe`s largest private lunar testbed, located in the airport of Rostock-Laage. #TheMoon stretches over 90m², consists out of 50 tons of regolith simulant and is ideal suited for lunar surface experiments or rover tests. The large rectangular size of the testbed allows vehicles to be tested under the harsh conditions of regolith and allows terrain modelling as well as gravity assist thanks to a gantry for up to 500kg. In addition, #TheMoon can be completely darkened and illuminated with professional lights to simulate dedicated shadow conditions, e.g., at the lunar pole regions. #TheMoon is open to anybody: research institutes are as welcome as companies or even private parties. No science justification or paperwork needed, just book your slot at https://TestingFor.Space and don`t forget: #TheMoon is your ideal test environment to prepare your rover and team for the next ERC.