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SAXION University of Applied Sciences

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EUROPEAN INNOVATION COUNCIL

BRONZE SPONSOR
AI Data Robotics Association

BRONZE SPONSOR
CATECUAM Chair on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles & Urban Air Mobility

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IEEE Robotics and Automation Society

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KEBA INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION

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Intrinsic Innovation GmbH

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EQUINOR

Equinor is an international energy company committed to long-term value creation in a low-carbon future. We aim to be a leading company in the energy transition and become a net-zero energy company by 2050. We are committed to long-term value creation in a low-carbon future, creating value through the opportunities the energy transition brings, breaking new industrial ground by building on 50 years of experience.

PLATINUM SPONSOR

SAXION University of Applied Sciences

Our group focuses on mission-driven and application-oriented collaborative research in the fields of Mechatronics, Robotics and Artificial intelligence. We use the latest scientific insights and state-of-the-art technologies to develop innovative solutions for urgent societal challenges using systems engineering approaches. We valorize our new practical knowledge via education (talent development) and entrepreneurship (new product or service via existing partner or new spin-off or spinouts).

Our expertise
Unmanned Robotic Systems
Smart Industrial Systems
Sensing & Perception

Our focus
Sensing & Perception
Cognition & AI
Control & Manipulation
Unmanned Robotic Systems
Smart Industrial Robots

GOLD SPONSOR

AGIBOT

AGIBOT is one of China’s top-tier robotics companies, headquartered in Shanghai, with a current valuation of approximately USD 2.1 billion. The company is a leading innovator in humanoid and embodied robotics, and among the very few globally that have achieved large-scale mass production, with over 5,000 humanoid robots manufactured and deployed.

AGIBOT places strong emphasis on open platforms, open-source collaboration, and secondary development, enabling partners, researchers, and developers to rapidly build customized applications. The company actively supports OEM and ODM cooperation, offering flexible hardware and software architectures to accelerate global commercialization.

GOLD SPONSOR

FRANKA ROBOTICS

Franka Robotics is a German, research-driven robotics company headquartered in Munich and operating globally. Founded in 2016, it is part of the Agile Robots SE since 2023. Our mission is to enable the growing community of robotics and AI professionals to shape a pivotal moment in human evolution: giving AI a robot body. By developing the reference robotics platform, Franka Robotics drives continuous advancements in the field, fostering collaboration, creativity, and knowledge sharing among robotics and AI professionals worldwide.

GOLD SPONSOR

HUAWEI

Founded in 1987, Huawei is a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. We have approximately 208,000 employees and we operate in over 170 countries and regions, serving more than three billion people around the world. We are committed to bringing digital to every person, home and organization for a fully connected, intelligent world.

GOLD SPONSOR

INESC TEC

INESC TEC is a private non-profit research and technology organization committed to advancing science and technology for the benefit of society. Through a strong connection between academia and industry, INESC TEC drives innovation, technology transfer, and entrepreneurship across multiple domains. With around 200 experts dedicated to robotics and autonomous systems, INESC TEC hosts Portugal’s largest and most dynamic robotics team. Combining deep expertise in both hardware and software, INESC TEC develops next-generation robotic systems that integrate control systems with artificial intelligence, sensing, and mechatronics to operate autonomously in complex and unstructured environments. From industry and agriculture to construction, defense, and ocean and space exploration, its multidisciplinary teams create effective solutions that enhance human capabilities, increase efficiency, and foster a more sustainable and resilient future.

GOLD SPONSOR

PAL ROBOTICS

For over 20 years, PAL Robotics has redefined service robotics, envisioning a future where robots work with humans to enhance their quality of life. We specialize in designing and manufacturing adaptable robotic platforms. Cutting-edge, robust and reliable hardware with an open sourcesoftware architecture. A robot by PAL Robotics is a tailor-made solution that enables our users to lead in their fields. Our commitment to R&D innovation drives us forward, and inspires our peers. Our robots are shaping the future across sectors, collaborating on EU-funded projects to integrate robotics in human shared spaces, improving lives through technological advancements in healthcare, industry, and agriculture. At PAL Robotics, we’re not just building robots; we’re co-creating a better, more efficient, human-centered future.

SILVER SPONSOR

ABB ROBOTICS

ABB Robotics as one of the world’s leading robotics companies, is the only company with a comprehensive and integrated AI-powered portfolio covering robots, cobots and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), designed and orchestrated by our value-creating software. We help companies of all sizes and sectors – from automotive to electronics and logistics – to outperform by becoming more resilient, flexible and efficient. ABB Robotics is at the forefront of developing and commercializing a new generation of Autonomous Versatile Robotics (AVR), leading a global innovation ecosystem of partners in advancing efficient hardware and intelligent software with industrial performance. The business employs approximately 7,000 people.

ABB Robotics has an R&D Center in Bryne employing over 50 experts within mechanics, mechatronics, electronics, software, explosion protection, and painting processes. Our offices are just 25 kilometers away from Stavanger, proudly developing world-class painting robots since 1964.

SILVER SPONSOR

AKERBP ASA

Aker BP ASA is one of Europe’s largest independent listed oil and gas companies, operating exclusively on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS). The company is engaged in exploration, field development, and production of hydrocarbons, with core operations centered around field hubs such as Alvheim, Ivar Aasen, Skarv, Ula, and Valhall. Aker BP is also a partner in the Johan Sverdrup field.

Aker BP has a clear ambition to become a data‑driven, AI‑first energy company. Through advanced digitalisation, artificial intelligence and robotics, Aker BP is transforming how offshore assets are designed and operated. Digital twins, AI‑supported decision‑making, remote operations and autonomous robotics are key enablers for safer operations, higher efficiency and reduced offshore exposure, while ensuring responsible and sustainable energy production.

The Yggdrasil development plays a central role in this transformation, serving as a frontrunner for digital‑first, remote‑oriented and technology‑enabled operations that will be scaled across Aker BP’s asset portfolio.

SILVER SPONSOR

DOBOT

As a global leader in collaborative robotics, Dobot specializes in desktop-grade and industrial robotic arms powered by proprietary technologies like Integrated Drive & Control and AI-powered Safety Systems.

Our solutions empower industrial, retail, and educational sectors worldwide, with over 100,000 cobots deployed across 80+ countries – trusted by Fortune 500 companies and academic institutions alike.

Supported by our global network spanning the U.S., Germany, Japan, and Thailand, we’re bridging smart manufacturing with future talent development.

SILVER SPONSOR

EDIH OCEANOPOLIS

EDIH Oceanopolis is a Norwegian hub helping start-ups, SMEs, and the public sector transition to a digital, sustainable future. As one of Norway’s two European Digital Innovation Hubs, we provide specialized expertise in AI, data, and robotics to help organizations unlock the value of new technology.

SILVER SPONSOR

EUROPEAN INNOVATION COUNCIL

The European Innovation CounciL (EIC) is Europe’s flagship innovation programme to identify, develop and scale up breakthrough technologies and game changing innovations. The EIC has been established under the EU Horizon Europe programme. It has a budget of €10.1 billion to support game changing innovations throughout the lifecycle from early stage research, to proof of concept, technology transfer, and the financing and scale up of start-ups and SMEs.

SILVER SPONSOR

HUSARION

Husarion offers mobile robotic platforms, software assets and connectivity solutions that allow users to build autonomous systems based on ROS & ROS 2 easily and efficiently.

For more than a decade, our team of engineers has been delivering world-class robotics products and services. Husarion product range consists of solutions tailored not only for professional markets but also for researchers and universities.

Our robust, autonomous mobile robots and wide variety of software tools empower users through their whole journey from learning, through research and development to deployment of robotic systems ready to perform in the most challenging applications in sectors like construction, agriculture or logistics.

SILVER SPONSOR

KUKA

The KUKA Group is an international automation group with sales of around EUR 3.7 billion and approximately 15,000 employees. As one of the world’s leading suppliers of intelligent, resource-saving automation solutions, KUKA offers industrial robots, autonomous mobile robots (AMR) including controllers, software, and cloud-based digital services, as well as fully networked production systems for various industries – primarily for markets such as automotive with a focus on e-mobility & battery, electronics, metal & plastic, consumer goods, food, e-commerce, retail, and healthcare. The company is headquartered in Augsburg, Germany.

SILVER SPONSOR

NOVANTA

Novanta’s Robotics and Automation business is redefining what’s possible at the intersection of precision motion, sensing, and robotic interfaces. Formed by uniting Celera Motion, INGENIA, Novanta IMS, and ATI Industrial Automation, this group brings together decades of expertise to deliver integrated solutions that power the world’s most advanced systems. Our technologies enable breakthroughs across industries — from surgical robotics that enhance healthcare precision to collaborative robots transforming smart factories. We offer a unified motion ecosystem that combines high-performance motors, drives, encoders, and force/torque sensors with industry-leading robotic tool changers and interfaces. This integration allows us to deliver tightly engineered, application-driven solutions that meet the most demanding requirements for accuracy, reliability, and innovation. At Novanta, we don’t just follow trends, we set them. Our servo drives have enabled surgical robots to achieve unprecedented precision, and our sensing systems have supported missions as ambitious as NASA’s Mars exploration. Whether enabling humanoid robotics, warehouse automation, or next-generation manufacturing, we help customers move with purpose.

SILVER SPONSOR

QUALYSIS

Qualisys is a leading provider of motion capture technology and has a long history of supplying research, engineering, entertainment, and sports facilities with high-end camera systems and expertise in capturing and analyzing movements. Qualisys offers a wide range of products and services and has its Head office in Gothenburg Sweden. Qualisys is certified according to ISO 9001:2015, our clinical products are compliant with Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC and have FDA clearance (K171547).

BRONZE SPONSOR

AI Data Robotics Association

Adra, the private partner in the European Commission’s public–private partnership, works to strengthen collaboration and accelerate the development and adoption of AI, data, and robotics across Europe. Beyond shaping funding priorities, Adra streamlines tools and proposes new mechanisms to enable agile, large-scale innovation—especially as FP10 takes shape.

BRONZE SPONSOR

ALGORYX

Algoryx provides the physics and physical AI stack behind some of the world’s most advanced autonomous machines. Our simulation and control technologies allow robots to train, reason, and operate safely in complex environments, from deep forests to orbital robotics. We deliver sovereign, high-fidelity physical AI for Europe’s next generation of intelligent systems.

BRONZE SPONSOR

AUTONOX Robotics

autonox was founded in 2002 and specializes in the development and production of robot mechanics. Our customers are mechanical engineering companies and robot integrators interested in an end-to-end control platform. We provide unique mechanical solutions that add value to robot projects worldwide. With our highly motivated experts, an extensively equipped robot development laboratory and two application centers in Europe and North America, we support you as a competent partner. Development and production are carried out in a fully integrated manner at our company. This allows us to achieve the highest levels of product quality and delivery reliability. Our branch in Atlanta, Georgia (US) provides support to our customers in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Brazil.

BRONZE SPONSOR

CATECUAM Chair on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles & Urban Air Mobility

The Chair on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles & Urban Air Mobility of the University of Seville (CATECUAM) is a joint action of the Advanced Center for Aerospace Technologies (CATEC) and the GRVC Robotics Lab from the University of Seville to promote the generation and exploitation of new scientific knowledge, technological development and to boost technology transfer in the sectors of Unmanned Aerial Systems and Urban Air Mobility and the aerospace sector in general, as well as to promote academic and training activities in these areas.

BRONZE SPONSOR

DEEP Robotics

DEEP Robotics, founded in 2017, is an international high-tech enterprise specializing in the R&D, production, sales, and service of humanoid robots, quadrupedal robots, and their core components. The company is committed to independent innovation, with cutting-edge technologies in advanced control algorithms, intelligent environment perception, and artificial intelligence algorithms that are at the forefront of international standards.

DEEP Robotics has deeply expertise in industry applications, including energy, emergency rescue, Industry and education. The related applications and products have been interviewed and reported by leading international media outlets such as Reuters, BBC, Bloomberg, and South China Morning Post, and have been featured on the cover of the authoritative journal “Science Robotics”.

BRONZE SPONSOR

Dürr AG

The Dürr Group is one of the world’s leading mechanical and plant engineering firms with particular expertise in the technology fields of automation, digitalization, and energy efficiency. Its products, systems, and services enable highly efficient and sustainable manufacturing processes – mainly in the automotive industry, for producers of furniture and timber houses, as well as in the assembly of medical and electrical products and in battery production. The Dürr Group generated sales of €4.7 billion in 2024 and currently has around 18,000 employees and 130 business locations in 32 countries. Since the sale of its environmental technology division at the end of October 2025, the business has been consolidated into three divisions:

Automotive: painting technology, final assembly, testing and filling technology

Industrial Automation: assembly and test systems for automotive components, medical devices, and consumer goods as well as balancing technology solutions and coating systems for battery electrodes

Woodworking: machinery and equipment for the woodworking industry

BRONZE SPONSOR

EPROSIMA

eProsima is a company focused on Middleware, Robots & AI.

Middleware: eProsima develops the middleware behind ROS 2 (Fast DDS) and many of its components and tools, as well as the successful EU project Micro-ROS, all integrated into Vulcanexus, an EU ROS 2 distribution.

Our flagship product, eProsima Fast DDS, is used by hundreds of thousands of developers and has more than 50,000 downloads per month.

Our alternative for embedded and safety-critical systems, eProsima Safe DDS, has recently been ISO 26262 ASIL-D certified and has been adopted for applications in robotics, automotive, railway, defense, aerospace, and medical sectors.

Robots & AI: eProsima has an intense R&D activity in Robotics and AI. The company coordinates several EU-funded projects and serves as the leading technological partner in others, helping customers develop cutting-edge robotic applications.

BRONZE SPONSOR

GÜDEL

Güdel is an internationally active swiss industrial company founded in 1954.

As one of the world’s leading providers of industrial automation solutions, Güdel offers its customers everything out of one hand:

From high-precision machine components to turnkey automation solutions in the automotive, railroad, logistics and machine tool markets.

Güdel’s technology is characterized by its innovation, quality and modularity.

Worldwide, Güdel employs around 1000 people at more than 20 locations. Since its foundation, the Güdel Group has been owned by the same family.

BRONZE SPONSOR

HAPLY

Haply Robotics has created the Inverse3 and Inverse3X as precise, intuitive controllers of robotic arms and automated systems, enhancing efficiency and safety in industrial and healthcare applications.

As competitive forces are making robotic systems ever more competitive, opening access to more SME organizations, the need for semi-automation robotic control systems are increasing. The Haply devices are the most intuitive machines available that enable non-specialists to plan a task and control the movements of robots with very high levels of precision. Creating safer work environments from hazardous environments and with better ergonomics for operators. Our haptic force feedback devices can deliver real feeling to the teleoperator, allowing for more precise and controlled task management.

The super fast control loop of the Inverse devices captures a rich data set from intuitive human movement that may be used for Physical AI foundational training models, enabling stable and robust policies.

BRONZE SPONSOR

IEEE Robotics and Automation Society

The IEEE Robotics and Automation Society is a global non-profit professional organization. We provide access to current research, opportunities to network with peers, funding, and community building for those working in Robotics and Automation through Publications, Conferences, and support programs.

BRONZE SPONSOR

KEBA INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION

KEBA, founded in 1968, with headquarters in Linz (Austria) and subsidiaries worldwide, operates in three business areas: Industrial Automation, Handover Automation and Energy Automation. Controls and safety technology, drive technology for machines and robots, ATMs and parcel and transfer machines, as well as power charging stations for e-cars and heating controls, for example, are all part of the product portfolio of the automation expert, which employs around 2000 people.

In the area of industrial automation, in line with the guiding principle “Automation by innovation”, KEBA develops and produces innovative and high-quality automation solutions for general machine and tool construction as well as for Intralogistics, robotics, plastics, wind energy, turbo systems and sheet metal processing. Whether hardware or software, individual components or complete solutions – the Austrian technology expert offers powerful, modular and safe solutions for all industrial requirements.

BRONZE SPONSOR

MoveIt Pro by PickNik

The platform for quickly building robotic arm applications, with out-of-the-box reference applications, a powerful runtime engine, and easy user interfaces that enables advanced, customizable robotic solutions for all industries.

Uniquely designed for unstructured robotics, MoveIt Pro simplifies the development of state-of-the-art robotics applications that intelligently adapt to changing and variable environments using ML. MoveIt Pro accelerates ROI and time-to-market, reducing software engineering time by up to 75% from ideation to prototype to production. With MoveIt Pro, developers can rapidly iterate and deploy robotic automation with ready-to-use behavior sequences combined with the ability to plugin custom developed software. MoveIt Pro’s hardware agnostic approach supports all commercial and custom robot arms, ensuring flexible, scalable solutions that are free from vendor lock-in.

Trusted by global enterprises, MoveIt Pro is commercial-grade and rigorously tested, designed to deploy real-world robotic automation with confidence across diverse industries.

BRONZE SPONSOR

OPTITRACK

OptiTrack is the world leader in 3D motion capture and tracking technology. Our cameras and software deliver sub-millimeter precision, ultra-low latency, and real-time performance trusted by innovators across industries. From virtual production, robotics, and defense simulation to sports science, biomechanics, and immersive experiences, OptiTrack enables breakthrough applications where accuracy and reliability matter most.

With on-site design and manufacturing in Oregon, we combine world-class hardware and software engineering with unmatched affordability – making professional-grade tracking accessible to researchers, creators, and enterprises worldwide. Our commitment to openness empowers developers and researchers to integrate OptiTrack technology seamlessly into custom workflows, research pipelines, and next-generation products.

BRONZE SPONSOR

QNX

QNX enhances the human experience and amplifies technology-driven industries, providing a trusted foundation for software-defined businesses to thrive. The business provides high-performance operating systems, hypervisors, middleware, solutions, and development tools that simplify the most complex challenges in industries such as robotics, automotive, medical devices, industrial controls, commercial vehicles, rail, and aerospace and defense. With a focus on reducing hardware dependency and increasing efficiency, QNX empowers organizations to unlock new possibilities in areas like high-performance computing at the edge, standards-based virtualization technologies, and cloud enablement. Trusted in the world’s most critical systems, QNX continues to lead across a range of sectors, including automotive, where its technology is deployed in more than 275 million vehicles on the road today.

QNX provides the foundational software for robotic systems, driving safe robotic precision, accuracy and responsiveness as well as accelerating software-defined embedded systems development.

Learn more at qnx.software

BRONZE SPONSOR

SCHUNK

SCHUNK – global technology pioneer for the manufacturing industry

SCHUNK is a technology pioneer in toolholding, workholding, gripping, and automation technology, driving productivity gains for its customers and partners in the industry with a portfolio of components, engineering expertise, and machines – for 80 years. To achieve this, 3,700 employees worldwide are committed across 10 plants and 34 directly owned subsidiaries, working closely with sales partners in 75 countries. Drawing on close partnerships with its customers and collaboration within innovation networks, SCHUNK develops future technologies for a wide range of industries, such as automotive, e-mobility, life science, aerospace, and electronics. The goal is to shape an industrial future that is more efficient, more resource-friendly, and healthier, in line with the concept of the “Healthy Factory”.

BRONZE SPONSOR

SEW EURODRIVE

With production plants and subsidiaries in 57 countries, SEW-EURODRIVE is one of the international market leaders in drive technology and automation.

The owner-managed company was founded in Bruchsal in 1931. With around 22,700 employees, it generates sales of over €4.2 billion (2024).

BRONZE SPONSOR

TOUCHLAB

Touchlab is a pioneering robotics company specialising in advanced tactile sensing technology for teleoperated manipulation and dexterous robotic grasping. The company’s patented, ultra-thin e-skin (electronic skin) empowers robots with human-like touch and robotic-grade sensitivity, providing real-time force, pressure, and directional feedback.

This breakthrough technology significantly enhances dexterity, control, and safety in complex robotic applications. It is a transformative solution for industries requiring high precision and reliability, such as healthcare, industrial automation, and hazardous environment operations. By providing robots with tactile intelligence, Touchlab’s technology directly addresses critical issues with component breakage, misalignment, and low yields—reducing scrap and improving throughput in mission-critical sectors like semiconductor manufacturing.

Touchlab is a pioneering robotics company specialising in advanced tactile sensing technology for teleoperated manipulation and dexterous robotic grasping. The company’s patented, ultra-thin e-skin (electronic skin) empowers robots with human-like touch and robotic-grade sensitivity, providing real-time force, pressure, and directional feedback.

With a robust portfolio of patents and successful pilot deployments in healthcare and precision automation, Touchlab is scaling rapidly. Our ambition is to become the global leader in tactile-enabled robotics, enabling new levels of automation and human-robot collaboration across the industrial landscape.

BRONZE SPONSOR

TQ GROUP

TQ-RoboDrive, a division of TQ-Group, develops high-performance servo motors, frameless servo kits and complete drive systems. With market-leading torque density, utmost precision and maximum design freedom, these solutions empower robotics and automation – from humanoids and cobots to medical and service robots.

BRONZE SPONSOR

University of Firenze

The Department of Industrial Engineering builds on strong teaching aligned with labor market needs, highly qualified faculty, and solid research capacity. It promotes applied research, innovation, and industry collaboration, supporting sustainable economic and technological development in line with the UN 2030 SDGs.

HEALTH SPONSOR

Intrinsic Innovation GmbH

Intrinsic is a robotics software and AI company at Alphabet. We are on a mission to democratize access to robotics. Intrinsic is building a software platform for intelligent robotics; making industrial robotics accessible and usable for millions more businesses, entrepreneurs, and developers.

COMPETITION SPONSOR

GASSCO

OUR EXHIBITORS

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Clearpath Robotics by Rockwell Automation

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EUROPEAN SIMULATION AND TRAINING ACADEMY

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AGILE X ROBOTICS

Founded in 2016, AgileX Robotics focuses on advancing embodied intelligence through full-stack robotic technologies and an open-source ecosystem. Built on self-developed mobile robot chassis, AgileX’s product portfolio spans mobile robots, robotic arms, embodied intelligence platforms, and cobots, serving both academic research and industrial innovation worldwide. AgileX also actively supports the global developer community by contributing to open-source ecosystems such as ROS/HuggingFace and collaborating with researchers to translate lab innovations into real-world robotic applications.

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AVULAR

At Avular we develop the core technology for autonomous robots and build them from the ground up. Whether operating on the ground or in the air, our robots are built to perform with intelligence and precision. We’re committed to equipping research teams with modular, open research platforms. From data gathering to platform building, our robots integrate seamlessly into your workflows, right from the lab.

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BITCRAZE

Bitcraze develops open-source micro-drones and tools designed to make aerial robotics easy to experiment with, learn from, and build upon. Their flagship Crazyflie platform and range of modular sensor decks give researchers, innovators, and hobbyists a flexible, reliable foundation for testing ideas and exploring robotics in a hands-on way.

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BLUEBOTICS

BlueBotics is the reference in natural feature navigation, its mission being to help companies meet the challenge of vehicle automation. With 24 years of industry experience, BlueBotics provides the autonomous navigation technology (ANT) and expert support customers need to bring their AGV, automated forklift or mobile robot successfully to market. Today, there are more than 6,000 ANT driven vehicles in operation worldwide. Visit www.bluebotics.com to learn more. BlueBotics is also the creator of ANTdriven.com, an educational resource that helps professionals explore how mobile robotics can help their businesses thrive.

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Clearpath Robotics by Rockwell Automation

Clearpath Robotics by Rockwell Automation is a global leader in unmanned vehicle robotics for research and development, and provides hardware, software, and services to enable mobile robotics product deployment and operation. Clearpath works with over 500 of the world’s most innovative brands in over 40 countries, serving markets that span mining, military, agriculture, aerospace, and academia. Clearpath was recognized as a Robotics Business Review’s RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards 2025 Winner. For more information, visit clearpathrobotics.com.

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COGNIMAN

Manufacturing processes like glass fibre production, precision machining, additive manufacturing and high-temperature metal production are difficult to automate: Tasks are complex, and cannot be fully controlled. The EU project COGNIMAN aims at solving this and making manufacturers more productive, efficient, flexible as well as sustainable. 16 partners from six countries develop a novel concept of “digital cognitive smart manufacturing”. COGNIMAN stands for “COGNitive Industries for smart MANufacturing“.

Solving four concrete use cases on the way, the outcome of the project will be human-centric modular toolboxes that can be adapted to substitute a range of manual manufacturing processes. The toolboxes will integrate key technologies such as simulations, digital twins, advanced sensors, machine learning toolbox and cognitive robotics.

The ultimate objective is to boost competitiveness of the European technology and manufacturing sectors towards industrial leadership in global markets, while reducing the environmental footprint of manufacturing activities.

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CURTmini by Fraunhofer IPA

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft is a leading organization for applied research, working to transfer research results into industrial applications. Fraunhofer IPA, one of the largest Fraunhofer institutes, has been active in robotics for over 50 years.

With CURTmini the “Navigation for Mobile Robots” research team developed a versatile and ultra-robust research platform ecosystem. It is designed specifically for harsh and unstructured outdoor environments. The platform enables researchers to further develop autonomous navigation, perception and AI-based decision-making in such environments, and serves as a flexible testbed for future outdoor robotics solutions. Designed by researchers for researchers, it covers the needs of daily research operations and offers a broad developer ecosystem.

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DELSYS EUROPE

Delsys specialises in high-performance electromyography (EMG) and wearable sensing solutions that translate neuromuscular activity and movement into actionable data. From human–robot interaction and shared autonomy to rehabilitation robotics and performance optimisation, we enable researchers and engineers to design systems that respond naturally to the human body. Our tools help teams quantify muscle activation, validate assistive technologies, and accelerate development of safer, more responsive robotic systems across diverse real-world environments.

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ECS AUTOMATION

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EUROPEAN SIMULATION AND TRAINING ACADEMY

European Simulation and Training Academy is an Approved Training Organisation (NO.ATO.028) for education and training in accordance with the rules of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency and the Norwegian Civil Aviation Authority. We also have a Specific Operations Risk Assessment (SORA 2.5) approved EASA certificate.

We have many years of experience in aviation training. Our instructors have the highest grades of professional licence and extensive experience in training. We focus on training for both public and commercial purposes.

ESTA is divided into 4 areas of expertise. Our purpose is to provide the best education and training possible, for all skill levels. We have divided our organisation into 4 departments:

Helicopter

Drone

Simulator

Education

The Drone department delivers education programs to drone pilots on all levels and to all industry segments and is expert on making safe and secure BVLOS operations on all complexity levels.

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EXTEND ROBOTICS

Extend Robotics is a start-up based in UK, have developed fully immersive Human-robot Interface Software with Extended Reality (VR/AR/MR) technology, to enable robotics and non-robotic experts to intuitively monitor, manage and train robots remotely. We develop real-world innovations, to empower people and boost their productivity, reduce operations risks and improve their life. We deliver value in day 1, by augmenting human intelligence with technology, with the goal to accelerate general purpose automation with data driven A.I.

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FICTIONLAB

Fictionlab specializes in mobile robotics, focusing on the development of autonomous unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) for specialized applications. We design and manufacture our own robotic platforms and provide engineering services, including platform customization and the design of robotic systems from the ground up. Our flagship solutions, Leo Rover and Raph Rover, are robust and modular platforms used in R&D across the space sector, defense, technical inspections, monitoring, and precision agriculture. Fictionlab’s robots are trusted by space agencies, research institutions, and armed forces worldwide. We support innovation by delivering platforms and expert guidance to universities such as Harvard, University of Bristol, University of California, and many others.

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FLAPPER DRONES

Flapper Drones is a TU Delft spinoff developing bioinspired flapping-wing drones for applications within academic research, R&D, education and drone shows. We deliver hover-capable insect-inspired drone platforms with open source Crazyflie firmware and Python API, compatible with various indoor positioning systems, and with interfaces for add-on sensors and devices.

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HAPTION AND SENSEGLOVE

Haption designs, manufactures, and sells force-feedback devices and custom force-feedback solutions.

SenseGlove develops haptic force feedback gloves, exoskeletons, and custom haptic devices that enable more natural interactions between humans, robots, and virtual environments.

Together at ERF 2026 Haption & SenseGlove will showcase their technologies integrated together for immersive environments, enabling a sense of touch for tele-operations, and accelerating humanoid robot training through imitation learning.

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HIGHTORQUE ROBOTICS

The world’s most cost-effective humanoid robot secondary development platform, empowering the PC Era of Humanoid Robots.

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HVL ROBOTICS

Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (HVL) is one of Norway’s largest higher education institutions, with around 16,500 students and 1,900 employees across five campuses in Bergen, Førde, Haugesund, Sogndal and Stord.

Robotics, artificial intelligence and advanced digital and electronic technologies are core priorities within HVL’s engineering and technology environments. Through close collaboration with industry and the public sector, the university contributes applied research and test environments that support both digitalization and the green transition.

HVL Robotics is an internationally active research group and lab focusing on robotics and AI-enabled systems. The group is part of the Department of Computer Science, Electrical Engineering and Mathematical Sciences, which hosts strong research and innovation environments in robotics, AI and data science, sensor networks and software engineering, closely linked to regional industry.

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iBOT4CRMS

The EU-funded iBot4CRMs project is developing integrated AI-powered robotic systems to maximize the recovery and recycling of critical raw materials from urban waste.

By harnessing urban mining to supplement external sources, the project will strengthen Europe’s resilience and competitiveness in securing CRMs such as neodymium (for magnets), copper, gold, and silver.

As these materials are crucial for the development of modern and future sustainable technologies that drive the decarbonization of our value chains, this initiative will play a key role in addressing the challenges outlined in the Critical Raw Materials Act and the European Green Deal.

Its consortium of partners will test and validate solutions through seven scenarios conducted across four large-scale pilot sites in Turkey (Volt WEG Group), Greece (E.K.AN.), Spain (Ferimet) and Portugal (Valorsul).

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IDEC

IDEC has long served the robot industry by developing highly reliable products using the know-how that we have learned with our customers. We offer a wide range of products to achieve downsizing, safety, durability, and robustness, required for robots, robot controllers, teaching pendants, and environments surrounding robots.

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IML FRAUNHOFER

Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics IML is the leading research institute in the field of automated guided vehicles and autonomous mobile robots for logistics. In numerous nationally and internationally funded research projects as well as in industrial projects, our researchers develop solutions based on latest and most advanced technologies and processes for robotics and define their benefits for logistics. In recent years, interdisciplinary teams have developed new disruptive generations of mobile robots, starting with the LoadRunner^® which set a global milestone in both parcel sorting and swarm robotics, to the evoBOT^®, which already points to the future of industrial robotics.

The evoBOT^®is highly agile and flexible. As a modular system, the areas of application for this collaborative robot extend beyond current logistics contexts into complex urban spaces. While previous solutions have been limited to performing simple tasks such as transporting logistics goods, the evoBOT® goes one step further. Its enhancements include the ability to hand over and manipulate objects and load carriers at variable heights. In addition, different gripping concepts can be applied while maintaining the same robot base. To lower the inhibition threshold while interacting with humans a focus has been set on anthropomorph characteristics.

Cooperation in development and industrialization are essential to our work. Visit us and the evoBOT^® in action at ERF 2026 to discuss future robotics.

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INTELLIMAN

IntelliMan is focusing next generation artificial intelligence empowered robots that efficiently learn to manipulate and interact with their environment in a purposeful and highly performant way, capable to:

Perform tasks with limited human supervision

Autonomously interact with objects regardless of their size, shape and nature

Guarantee performance, safety and fault detection

Deal with environment that neither it, nor its designers have foreseen or encountered before

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IXYS AS

Ixys deliver tailored control systems for remote operations, machine control and precise data acquisition through sensor integration for a wide range of applications for subsea, surface, air, and space. We handle the entire process – from mechanical and electronic design to embedded systems and software.

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KAEFER BLU

KAEFER blu is a technology company within industrial robotics, delivering advanced inspection solutions. Our mission is to improve safety, efficiency, and sustainability by reducing manual work in hazardous and hard-to-reach environments. Through solutions such as MonkeyBot, we help operators reduce risk, lower emissions related to access equipment, and strengthen decision-making for effective asset management. It’s time to superchange our industry.

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KAMELEON ROBOTICS

Practical autonomous solutions for industry and education.

Founded in Norway, Kameleon works with industrial companies and educational institutions to develop future-ready production environments through practical automation and autonomous solutions. We specialize in autonomous mobile robots and smart production technologies for use in factories, warehouses, classrooms and labs.

Through close collaboration with leading international technology providers, we deliver robust solutions tailored to real operational challenges as well as learning and research needs. Our technology is used both in daily production and in education, where hands-on experience with real industrial solutions is essential.

Our approach is hands-on, pragmatic and production-oriented. We work side by side with customers and schools to move from idea to operation, ensuring that technology creates real value – whether on the shop floor or in education.

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KINEGGE

Kinegge is a full-cycle engineering, manufacturing and service company delivering high-precision, reliable solutions for advanced motion-control and robotics applications, as well as for demanding environments in the energy and nuclear sectors. We design and manufacture high-performance electromechanical inverted roller-screw actuators, robotic diagnostic systems for inspection, and radiation-resistant TV inspection solutions.

With a strong focus on in-house R&D and advanced manufacturing, we support customers in developing and deploying scalable, automated serial-production technologies to ensure consistent quality and repeatability. Our products are engineered for long-term operation in harsh conditions and for integration into modern industrial systems. We have recently launched a dedicated actuator line for humanoid robots, focusing on scalable actuation and serial-production readiness.

:https://kinegge.it

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KOLLMORGEN

When you need motion and automation systems for your most demanding applications and environments, count on Kollmorgen—the innovation leader for more than 100 years.

We deliver the industry’s highest-performing, most reliable motors, drives, AGV control solutions and automation platforms, with over a million standard and easily modifiable products to meet virtually any motion challenge.

We offer manufacturing facilities, distributors and engineering expertise in all major regions around the world, so you can bring a better machine to market faster and keep it profitable for many years to come.

Engineer the Exceptional

Kollmorgen helps you design and deliver better solutions for a better world.

With Kollmorgen as a motion and automation partner, engineers like you are solving tough problems and making a meaningful difference, for example:

– Promoting industrial safety and advancing economic opportunity

– Creating more capable robots and cobots

– Improving medical diagnosis and treatment outcomes

– Exploring new worlds, from deep oceans to deep space

Whatever your mission, we’ll help you create more ambitious machines, vehicles and robots powered by more capable motion and engineered with more confidence.

Your creative vision, brought to life by Kollmorgen motion, brings exceptional new possibilities to the world.

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MOZART

“Morphing Computerised Mats with Embodied Sensing and Artificial Intelligence”.

Mozart develops next-generation AI-powered soft robotic systems for handling delicate and heterogeneous food items. The project introduces AUTOMATs (Autonomous Manipulation using Morphing Modular Mats): reconfigurable, sensorized soft surfaces capable of locally adapting their curvature to the shape and texture of fragile products. By combining soft robotics with advanced AI learning and control, the system supports close human-robot collaboration while transforming labour-intensive manual tasks such as fish handling and poultry sorting. The project also incorporates sustainability and social-science perspectives to promote environmentally, economically, and socially responsible automation in the food industry.

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MYBOTSHOP

MYBOTSHOP GmbH (www.mybotshop.de) is a leading robotics technology provider based in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Since its founding in 2017, the company has specialized in supplying high-quality robotic components, platforms, sensors, and automation solutions for research, education, and industrial applications. MYBOTSHOP supports developers, engineers, and institutions with a broad product portfolio, expert advice, and community-driven resources. The company fosters collaboration and knowledge exchange through its active online forum at www.forum.mybotshop.de and comprehensive technical documentation at www.docs.mybotshop.de, including open-source guides, manuals, and ROS-based project references. As part of its broader robotics ecosystem, MYBOTSHOP is closely associated with its sister company, QUADRUPED Robotics GmbH (www.quadruped.de), which focuses on advanced legged systems and humanoid robotics. QUADRUPED Robotics develops and customizes four-legged and humanoid platforms built on ROS, enabling research and deployment of autonomous mobile robots across complex environments and applications.

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NFEA

NFEA – Norwegian Association of Electric and Automatic Control is a politically independent, non-profit membership organization focused on electrical engineering and automation.

The association consists of approximately 270 corporate members and members from the education and research sector. NFEA works with networking, competence development, and improving the competitiveness of Norwegian industry. We are also committed to ensuring recruitment to higher education within technology and the natural sciences.

NFEA was established in 2018 following the merger of the two associations NFA – Norwegian Association for Automatic Control (founded in 1958) and Ifea – The Industry Association for Electrical Engineering and Automation (established in 1971).

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NOKOV MOTION CAPTURE

NOKOV Motion Capture: Trusted by Robotics Innovators Worldwide.

NOKOV delivers high-accuracy 6DoF optical mocap systems, enabling multi-agent systems, manipulation, exoskeletons and embodied intelligence. Trusted by Stanford, Oxford, UPenn, TUM, IlT, Tokyo and more for robotics R&D. Powering 655+ publications

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REMBRAIN AS

RemBrain is a Stavanger-based startup delivering AI-driven robotic stations for high-mix manufacturing.

We help manufacturers automate manual assembly tasks without rebuilding or stopping existing production lines. Our robotic stations are designed to integrate seamlessly into real-world factory environments, handling product variability, small batch sizes, and frequent changeovers.

Our team brings 15+ years of expertise in machine learning and computer vision, applied to practical, production-ready automation solutions.

RemBrain solutions are already deployed by customers across Mexico, Norway, and Poland, where our robotic stations are actively used in daily production.

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REMOTION

Remotion develops and provide ultimate robotic solutions for offshore and industrial asset maintenance, with a strong focus on splash zone operations. Being part of the global Altrad Group, we offer complete capabilities globally reducing personnel hazard exposure, while prolonging asset lifetime with efficient and reliable services.

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ROX

Rox – the digital ecosystem for AI-based robotics – envisions a future in which artificial intelligence and robotics seamlessly merge to create innovative solutions to the challenges of our time. The intelligent combination of data, algorithms and robotic systems will result in flexible, adaptable and efficient applications that increase productivity, simplify everyday work and open up new opportunities in all industries. We are creating a decentralised data and services ecosystem that enables the development, deployment and continuous improvement of advanced, AI-powered robotic systems throughout their entire lifecycle.

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Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna

Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies is an Italian public university – with special autonomy – working in the field of applied sciences: Economics and Management, Law, Political Sciences, Agricultural Sciences and Plant Biotechnology, Medicine, and Industrial and Information Engineering.

The School promotes the internationalization of didactics and research with innovative paths in the fields of university education, scientific research and advanced training.

In particular, advanced education, frontier research and innovation are the core of the BioRobotics Institute of the School. With time the Institute has built a wealth of knowledge and expertisein several fields of biorobotics and bionics, such as medical robotics, wearable technologies, collaborative robotics, bioinspired robotics, neuroscience robotics, rehabilitation robotics and implantable technologies

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Seed robotics

Seed Robotics is a European company founded in 2015, specialising in robotic manipulators and force-sensing solutions for research. Our systems support advanced studies in artificial intelligence, neuroscience, psychology, and cognitive science, enabling precise, human-like manipulation for cutting-edge human–robot interaction research.

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SORBONNE UNIVERSITE

Sorbonne University is one of the main French research universities. It as three faculties: Arts and Humanities, Health Sciences and Science and Engineering. This last faculty includes the Institute of Intelligent Systems and Robotics (ISIR), an interdisciplinary laboratory covering many robotics fields in engineering and computer sciences as well as machine learning, human machine interactions and the neurosciences of human movement, decision and learning.

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TYO AUTOMATION

TYO Automation designs and integrates customised automation and robotic solutions for industrial production. The company works closely with manufacturers to develop systems that improve efficiency, quality and reliability in automated operations. TYO Automation also offers support, maintenance, upgrades and life cycle management. TYO Automation are located outside Ålesund and in Klepp, just outside Stavanger.

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WHEEL.ME AS

wheel.me is a Norwegian robotics company enabling intralogistics automation without infrastructure changes. Our autonomous wheel technology transforms existing carts, trolleys, and equipment into self-driving robots, helping manufacturers and warehouses increase flexibility, safety, and efficiency.

OUR PARTNERS

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Chili Chocolate

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Stavanger Kommune

Stavanger is the third largest city and third largest metropolitan area in Norway. The city’s population rapidly grew in the late 20th century due to its oil industry. Stavanger is known today as the Oil Capital of Norway. Norwegian energy company Equinor, the largest company in the Nordic region, has its headquarters in Stavanger.

Located on the Stavanger Peninsula in southwest Norway, Stavanger counts its official founding year as 1125, the year the Stavanger Cathedral was completed. Stavanger’s core is to a large degree 18th- and 19th-century wooden houses that are protected and considered part of the city’s cultural heritage. This has caused the town center and inner city to retain a small-town character with an unusually high ratio of detached houses and has contributed significantly to spreading the city’s population growth to outlying parts of Greater Stavanger.

Multiple educational institutions for higher education are located in Stavanger. The largest of these is the University of Stavanger.

PARTNER

euRobotics

ERF in Stavanger will be organised and hosted by Norce and Sintef, Norway’s leading research institutes in partnership with euRobotics, the European robotics association.

euRobotics (eu-robotics.net) is an international non-profit association for all stakeholders in European robotics, headquartered in Brussels. Established in September 2012 and serving its founding purpose: to strengthen Europe’s competitiveness and to ensure industrial leadership of manufacturers, providers and end-users of robotics technology-based systems and services, euRobotics forms the largest network of roboticists and business in Europe with more than 200 institutional members, covering small and large companies, associations and institutions, universities, laboratories and RTOs. The objectives of euRobotics are to boost European robotics research, development and innovation, to foster a positive perception of robotics, to support the widest and most effective uptake of robotics technologies and services for professional and private use, and to ensure the excellence of the robotics science base in Europe is maintained.

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Innovation Norway

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NORCE

ERF in Stavanger will be organised and hosted by Norce and Sintef, Norway’s leading research institutes in partnership with euRobotics, the European robotics association.

NORCE is one of Norway’s leading research institutes with wide-ranging scientific expertise and solid knowledge environments. Our activities are centred around research and innovation within energy, health, climate, the environment, society, and technology. Through our network of researchers, experts and partners, we seek to address the key challenges faced by society and contribute to value creation locally, nationally and globally. Through our vision ‘Passion for knowledge – working together for sustainability’, we commit ourselves to being future-oriented and dedicated to promoting sustainable development and the green shift. The largest owners of NORCE are the four universities in Bergen (UiB), Stavanger (UiS), Agder (UiA), Tromsø (UiT) and Stiftelsen Rogalandsforskning.

PARTNER

The Research Council of Norway

The Research Council’s aim is to promote a society where research is created, used and shared, and thus contributes to restructuring and enhanced sustainability.

MEDIA PARTNER

ROCKING ROBOTS

Independent news platform Rocking Robots tells the story of humans, robots and artificial intelligence. More than ever, technology affects society as a whole, from people and companies to government and healthcare.We follow the digital transformation and the people shaping the new world.

PARTNER

Rogaland County

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SINTEF

ERF in Stavanger will be organised and hosted by Norce and Sintef, Norway’s leading research institutes in partnership with euRobotics, the European robotics association.

SINTEF is one of Europe’s largest research institutes, with multidisciplinary expertise within technology, natural sciences and social sciences. SINTEF is an independent foundation which, since 1950, has created innovation through development and research assignments for business and the public sector at home and abroad. We offer world-leading laboratory and test facilities in a wide range of technological fields. Our advanced laboratories range from microelectronics and nanoscale technologies, to the world’s largest laboratory for the multiphase transport of oil and gas, and the world’s largest marine laboratory.The commercialisation of our research results is part of SINTEF’s role in society. We achieve this by means of licensing and creating new companies based on technologies developed as part of our research activities.More than 90 per cent of our income comes from contracts won in open competition.

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