Human-robot collaborative manufacturingprimary
2 projects
SYMBIO-TIC (symbiotic human-robot assembly) and MANUWORK (balancing human and automation levels in future workplaces) both address factory-floor collaboration.
Organization
HOGSKOLAN I SKOVDE
Swedish university specializing in human-robot collaboration, manufacturing automation, and simulation for robotics and autonomous systems.
University research groupmanufacturingSENo active H2020 projects
H2020 projects
6
As coordinator
0
Total EC funding
€1.9M
Unique partners
64
What they do
Their core work
University of Skövde is a Swedish university with strong applied research in human-robot collaboration, manufacturing automation, and robotics. Their H2020 work centers on making industrial workplaces smarter — designing systems where humans and robots work together safely and efficiently. They also contribute to medical diagnostics (sepsis point-of-care testing) and autonomous vehicle simulation, showing a broader capability in applied digital technologies and simulation science.
Core expertise
What they specialise in
3 projects
RockEU2 (European robotics coordination), Dreams4Cars (dream-like simulation for automated driving), and SYMBIO-TIC all involve robotics research or coordination.
Medical diagnostics — sepsis detectionsecondary
1 project
SMARTDIAGNOS developed next-generation point-of-care sepsis diagnosis technology.
Simulation and cognitive modelingsecondary
1 project
Dreams4Cars explored dream-like simulation abilities for automated cars, suggesting expertise in cognitive simulation approaches.
Regional innovation ecosystemsemerging
1 project
MoRE2020 focused on researcher mobility and smart specialisation in the Västra Götaland triple helix ecosystem.
Evolution & trajectory
How they've shifted over time
Early focus
Robotics and medical diagnostics
Recent focus
Regional innovation and mobility
Their early H2020 work (2015–2016) was technically focused — human-robot assembly, sepsis diagnostics, and European robotics networks. By 2017, they expanded into autonomous vehicle simulation (Dreams4Cars) while also pivoting toward regional capacity-building through MoRE2020, a COFUND programme promoting researcher mobility and smart specialisation in Västra Götaland. The shift suggests a university broadening from pure applied research toward building its regional innovation role.
Moving from technical project partner toward a regional innovation hub connecting industry, academia, and government in western Sweden.
Collaboration profile
How they like to work
Role: specialist_contributorReach: European15 countries collaborated
Skövde exclusively operates as a participant or third party — they have never coordinated an H2020 project. With 64 unique partners across 15 countries, they join diverse, typically large consortia rather than leading them. This profile suggests a reliable technical contributor that brings specific expertise (robotics, simulation, manufacturing) without seeking the administrative burden of coordination.
Broad European network spanning 64 partners across 15 countries, built through participation in mid-to-large consortia in robotics and manufacturing. No single geographic cluster dominates — their partnerships are spread across the EU.
Why partner with them
What sets them apart
Skövde sits at the intersection of robotics, manufacturing automation, and simulation — a combination that few smaller Swedish universities offer. Their involvement in both factory-floor human-robot collaboration and autonomous vehicle simulation gives them a practical, applied profile rather than purely theoretical. The MoRE2020 COFUND programme also shows they can attract and host international researchers, making them a viable partner for consortia that need Swedish regional engagement alongside technical depth.
Notable projects
Highlights from their portfolio
- SYMBIO-TICLargest single grant (EUR 598K) — focused on the high-demand topic of symbiotic human-robot assembly for competitive manufacturing.
- MANUWORKEUR 509K addressing the future of manufacturing workplaces, directly relevant to Industry 4.0 and workforce transformation.
- Dreams4CarsUnusual approach using dream-like cognitive simulation for autonomous vehicles — distinctive research angle combining AI and automotive.
Cross-sector capabilities
Digital and roboticsHealth diagnosticsTransport and autonomous vehiclesRegional innovation policy
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