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Their core work

eProsima is a Spanish technology SME specializing in middleware and communication protocols for robotics and IoT systems, most notably as a core contributor to the Robot Operating System (ROS 2) ecosystem. They develop high-performance data distribution software that enables robots, sensors, and AI systems to communicate reliably in real-time. Their work spans embedded robotics frameworks, agile manufacturing support for SMEs, and algebraic machine learning — bridging the gap between low-level robotic infrastructure and higher-level AI applications.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

eProsima entered H2020 in 2018 focused squarely on ROS-based embedded robotics (OFERA), building open frameworks for robot communication. By 2019-2020, their focus broadened in two directions: outward toward industrial IoT and agile production for SMEs (DIH²), and upward toward AI and algebraic machine learning (ALMA). The trajectory shows a company moving from pure robotics infrastructure toward intelligent, AI-enhanced systems while maintaining their middleware roots.

eProsima is expanding from robotics communication infrastructure into AI-driven systems, positioning themselves at the intersection of middleware, machine learning, and industrial automation.

How they like to work

eProsima predominantly leads projects — coordinating 2 out of 3 H2020 projects, including their largest (OFERA, EUR 970K) and most recent (ALMA, EUR 732K). Despite being a small SME, they have built an impressive network of 47 unique partners across 29 countries, indicating they are comfortable assembling and managing large, diverse European consortia. Their coordinator-heavy profile suggests they are initiative-takers who define project agendas rather than filling specialist slots in others' proposals.

eProsima has collaborated with 47 unique partners across 29 countries — an exceptionally broad network for an SME with only 3 projects, reflecting the large consortia typical of robotics and AI initiatives. Their reach spans nearly all of the EU and associated countries.

What sets them apart

eProsima occupies a rare niche as an SME that both develops critical robotics middleware (their commercial DDS/ROS 2 products) and leads EU research consortia — most middleware companies either stay commercial or stay academic. Their progression from embedded robotics to AI-enhanced systems means they can offer partners both battle-tested communication infrastructure and forward-looking machine learning integration. For consortium builders, they bring a combination of deep technical credibility in real-time systems and proven project coordination experience.

Highlights from their portfolio

• OFERA
  Their flagship H2020 project as coordinator with the largest budget (EUR 970K), directly aligned with their core ROS middleware business.
• ALMA
  Signals a strategic pivot: eProsima coordinating a fundamental AI research project (RIA) on algebraic machine learning marks a significant expansion beyond their robotics middleware roots.
• DIH²
  Participation in this pan-European Digital Innovation Hub network gave eProsima direct connections to manufacturing SMEs across Europe — a valuable market channel.