Human-robot collaboration in manufacturing
16 European H2020 organizations list this as part of their work — 9 as their primary capability.
Most active in this area
- HOGSKOLAN I HALMSTAD
Swedish university specializing in district heating systems, urban decarbonization, and innovation legitimation research across European energy consortia.
“SYMPLEXITY explored symbiotic human-robot solutions for complex surface finishing, their earliest H2020 project.”
SE9 projects - IUVO SRL
Italian wearable robotics company specializing in exoskeletons for industrial worker augmentation and clinical rehabilitation.
“HUMAN (human-centric manufacturing), SHERLOCK (collaborative workplaces with exoskeletons and mobile robots), and Mari4_YARD (AI-assisted exoskeletons for shipyard workers).”
IT8 projects - FIDIA SPA
Italian CNC machine tool SME contributing factory-floor expertise to Industry 4.0, human-robot collaboration, and zero-defect manufacturing research.
“SHERLOCK addressed safe human-centred robotic workplaces with exoskeletons and collaborative soft robotics; i4Q extended this with AI-driven quality control in smart manufacturing.”
PrimarySMEIT7 projects - SOFITEC AERO SL
Spanish aerospace manufacturer specializing in metallic and composite aerostructures, advanced titanium forming, and robotic manufacturing integration.
“SHERLOCK project explores collaborative robotics, exoskeletons, mobile robots, and AI-enabled cognition for industrial workplaces.”
ES6 projects - AUTODESK LIMITED
Global design software company contributing CAD/CAM and digital manufacturing tools to advanced additive and hybrid manufacturing research consortia.
“Participated in SYMPLEXITY, focused on symbiotic human-robot solutions for complex surface finishing.”
UK5 projects - DEBBACHE-LAGIOS EE
Greek robotics SME specializing in safe human-robot collaboration, exoskeletons, and AI-enhanced automation for manufacturing workplaces.
“Central theme across SHERLOCK (safe human-centred robotic workplaces), INCLUSIVE (adaptive work environments), and SYMPLEXITY (symbiotic human-robot operations).”
PrimarySMEEL5 projects - IT+ROBOTICS SRL
Italian robotics SME developing intelligent software for human-robot collaboration in flexible manufacturing and composite material handling.
“Central theme across EURECA (cabin assembly), DrapeBot (collaborative carbon fiber draping), and COROMA (flexible manufacturing).”
PrimarySMEIT5 projects - AUTODESK BV
Global design software leader (CAD/CAM/simulation) contributing digital manufacturing tools to European advanced production research projects.
“SYMPLEXITY project on symbiotic human-robot solutions for complex surface finishing operations.”
NL4 projects - SEAT SA
Spanish automotive OEM contributing vehicle manufacturing, automated driving validation, and circular economy expertise to EU research consortia.
“SHAREWORK (their largest funded project at EUR 465K) targeted safe and effective human-robot cooperation on automotive assembly lines.”
PrimaryES4 projects - ALSTOM TRANSPORTE SA
Spanish division of global rail giant Alstom, contributing industrial manufacturing and digital mobility expertise to EU research consortia.
“SHAREWORK focused directly on safe human-robot cooperation, while MovAiD addressed personalized manufacturing devices for workers.”
PrimaryES4 projects - VDL INDUSTRIAL MODULES
Dutch industrial manufacturer providing real factory environments for validating collaborative robotics, modular production, and digital twin technologies.
“SHERLOCK focused on safe human-centred robotic workplaces; MAS4AI on multi-agent AI systems assisting humans in modular production.”
PrimaryNL3 projects - ZEMA - ZENTRUM FUR MECHATRONIK UNDAUTOMATISIERUNGSTECHNIK GEMEINNUTZIGE GMBH
German mechatronics research centre providing Industry 4.0 testbed infrastructure, collaborative robotics, and AI-driven automation for manufacturing.
“FourByThree (2014-2017) focused specifically on customizable robotic solutions for safe and effective human-robot collaboration in manufacturing.”
PrimaryDE3 projects - GOIZPER S. COOP
Basque industrial cooperative providing real-world manufacturing environments for human-robot collaboration, predictive maintenance, and smart factory research.
“SHAREWORK (their largest project at EUR 444K) focused specifically on safe and effective human-robot cooperation, including human tracking, dynamic task planning, and ergonomic risk assessment.”
PrimarySMEES3 projects - PREMIUM AEROTEC GmbH
German Airbus-group aerostructures manufacturer building full-scale fuselage, wing and cabin demonstrators for Europe's next-generation large passenger aircraft.
“Full participant role in FourByThree (2014-2017), developing customizable robotic solutions for safe human-robot collaboration in industrial assembly.”
DE3 projects - I.M.A. INDUSTRIA MACCHINE AUTOMATICHE SPA
Italian industrial machinery manufacturer offering factory-floor validation for human-robot collaboration and smart automation research.
“ROSSINI project targeted robot-enhanced sensing and actuation to improve job quality in manufacturing, with IMA contributing vision systems, laser scanner integration, and risk assessment validation.”
PrimaryIT2 projects - ALFA PRECISION CASTING SA
Spanish precision casting manufacturer producing nickel superalloy turbine components and integrating collaborative robotics into casting production.
“FourByThree (2014–2017) targeted customizable robotic solutions for safe human-robot collaboration in manufacturing environments, likely tested in a casting or metalworking context.”
ES2 projects