Apply AI: Next-Generation Agile and Intelligent Robotics Platforms for Industrial and Service Applications (Partnership in AI, Data and Robotics) - European Commission
Funds research to develop advanced, intelligent, and modular robotics platforms for real-world industrial and service use, emphasizing autonomy, flexibility, and human-robot collaboration.
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Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: April 15, 2026
Funding Amounts: €12–13 million per project; total call budget €25 million; typical duration 3–4 years
Summary: Funds the development of advanced, agile, and intelligent robotics platforms for industrial and service applications, emphasizing real-world integration and human-robot collaboration.
Key Information: Participation is restricted to entities in EU Member States, select associated countries, and is not open to entities established in China.
Description
This European Commission Horizon Europe call supports research and innovation projects to develop next-generation, agile, cost-effective, intelligent, and modular robotics platforms for industrial and service applications. Projects should advance robot design, materials, and control techniques to enable flexible, meticulous manipulation in unstructured environments, with a focus on high autonomy and effective human-robot collaboration. Solutions should address industrial requirements for speed, precision, and reliability, and be easily reconfigurable for real-time deployment. Integration of advanced sensors, innovative actuation, and secure interoperability with digital frameworks is essential. Proposals must demonstrate scalability, practical validation with industry partners, and clear commercial deployment pathways, while aligning with the European Apply AI Strategy and coordinating with related robotics initiatives.
