The Future RobotiX project aims to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and skilled trades in the German-Dutch border region in introducing humanoid robotics solutions.
The focus is on four application developments (use cases), in each of which an SME collaborates with a university from the neighboring country to jointly develop a new robotics solution that meets their requirements. The explicit aim is for cross-border cooperation to open up each partner’s own innovation process and harness new impetus from outside (OPEN INNOVATION).
This consortium is supplemented by 12 associated partners from both countries that are actively involved in the use case developments. Intensive technical exchange between the application developments of all partners is also ensured. The project partners are jointly developing new and innovative robotics solutions for real-world application problems – e.g., in the areas of painting, component handling, welding, or logistics (see work packages) – and will ultimately deploy them in real-world environments.
The project also opens up the opportunity for the first time in the program area to research the use of humanoid robots in terms of “interaction with” and “acceptance by” people in real companies.
Accompanying public events, demonstrations, and digital formats will make the project results accessible to a broad target group in the program area and beyond. Future RobotiX thus creates a practical basis for small and medium-sized enterprises to enter the field of humanoid robotics – while at the same time strengthening the innovative power, competitiveness, and resilience of companies throughout the region.
The region is thus setting the course for another core competence – expertise in applications in the field of humanoid robotics – which complements its other activities in the field of High Tech Systems & Materials (HTSM).
