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Co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are those of the authors only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union.
Advancing the robotics ecosystem in Southeast Europe — open, responsible, and built around real-world impact.
The RobotORRI project is a bold initiative designed to advance the robotics ecosystem in Southeast Europe by building a more inclusive, collaborative, and innovative environment. The project focuses on enhancing research capabilities, fostering meaningful industry partnerships, and integrating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion principles into robotics development and implementation. By addressing key challenges and promoting open and responsible research and innovation (ORRI), RobotORRI aims to contribute significantly to societal advancement, economic development, and the sustainable application of robotics technology to solve real-world problems.
Strategic activities executed across the lifetime of the project, with concrete targets and measurable outcomes.
A targeted outreach campaign to identify and engage over 100 robotics researchers, students, and innovators within the first three months — building the foundation for capacity programs.
At least seven structured workshops on open innovation, ethical research practice, societal impacts, gender equity, and research-to-market transition — targeting 85% participant satisfaction on inclusivity and relevance.
Identifying ten key industry partners and running seven tailored training sessions within six months — leading to five market-driven robotics challenges aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals.
Three major networking events, seven workshops, and a series of public debates with keynote speakers, demos, and discussions on robotics' societal and industrial applications.
Regular updates on achievements and capacity-building activities through partner websites, social media, and newsletters — contributing tools and best practices to the wider ORRI community.
Each year, partner companies present concrete robotics challenges drawn from their operations. Teams across Southeast Europe propose, prototype, and iterate solutions with academic and engineering mentorship.
An international technical competition launched by the Bosch Engineering Center in Cluj in 2017.
View challenge ↗An automated solution for the condenser installation process in Grundfos's pump assembly lines.
View challenge ↗Cosmic is looking to automate the process of assembling wall panels.
View challenge ↗Replacement of manual manipulation through the introduction of robotization in Unipromet's production process.
View challenge ↗An annual competition where student teams solve a real-world industrial challenge with hands-on guidance from ABB robotics engineers.
View challenge ↗An online tool designed to strengthen and facilitate communication between industry and academia by providing a structured way to define and address industrial challenges — in other words, to facilitate open innovation.
The tool guides both innovators and challenge owners through identifying the required information, knowledge, and expertise. Clearly assess your situation, define a specific challenge, and effectively leverage academic capabilities to drive innovation.
Explore the RobotORRI tool ↗RobotORRI invites researchers, industry leaders, students, innovators, and policymakers across Southeast Europe to elevate their expertise, expand their networks, and discover new opportunities for innovation and growth.
Co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are those of the authors only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union.