Consortium

IIT CRIS, Center for Robotics and Intelligent Systems

The IIT Center for Robotics and Intelligent Systems (CRIS) in Genoa focuses on advanced robotics, AI, and human-robot interaction. It develops cutting-edge technologies for service, industrial, and medical applications. CRIS hosts interdisciplinary teams working on humanoid robots, soft robotics, and autonomous systems, fostering innovation and collaboration at the intersection of science, engineering, and real-world impact.

Jožef Stefan Institute, Dept. of Automatics, Biocybernetics, and Robotics

Research within the Dept. of Automatics, Biocybernetics, and Robotics combines the fields of robotics (including intelligent control, robot learning, humanoids, exoskeletons, cognitive robotics, and industrial robotics), factories of the future, biomechanics, kinesiology, ergonomics and environmental physiology. The main aim is to create robots that are capable of acquiring new knowledge through learning and can collaborate with people in a natural way.

University of Göttingen

UGOE (University of Göttingen) is a prestigious research university in Göttingen, Germany, founded in 1737. Renowned for excellence in sciences, humanities, and social sciences, it fosters innovation, critical thinking, and global collaboration. With a vibrant international community and close ties to the Max Planck Institutes, UGOE offers top-tier education, cutting-edge research, and a strong tradition of academic freedom and interdisciplinary exchange.

CSIC, Institut de Robòtica i Informàtica Industrial

The Institut de Robòtica i Informàtica Industrial is a Joint Research Center of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and the Technical University of Catalonia (UPC). It has three main objectives: to promote fundamental research in Robotics and Applied Informatics, to cooperate with the community in industrial technological projects, and to offer scientific education through graduate courses. It organizes its research into four main lines that together span design, perception, control and application of robotic systems.

Dr. Alenyà’s and Prof. Torras group covers robotic planning in soft domains, vision, machine learning and planning and is one of the European leaders concerning the robotic handling of soft material (ERC Grant to Prof. Torras).

MIRMI TUM

The Munich Institute of Robotics and Machine Intelligence (TUM) is an Integrative Research Institute at TU Munich focusing on robotics, perception, and artificial intelligence. MIRMI fosters joint research to develop intelligent machines that interact and learn from humans. With the broad expertise of over 70 PIs MIRMI stands for responsible technology aiming for safe and human-centered solutions in health, work, environment, and mobility.

Fraunhofer Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung e. V

Fraunhofer Research Institution for Materials Recycling and Resource Strategies IWK
Fraunhofer IWKS develops customer-oriented solutions for holistic, resource-efficient concepts for the circular economy. It researches innovative processes for separating, sorting, processing and substituting materials, supported by life cycle assessments and life cycle cost analyses. The researchers are experts concerning the underlying recycling processes and the difficult processes for validation of the retrieved CCMs.

Fraunhofer Institute for Structural Durability and System Reliability LBF
Fraunhofer LBF advances structural durability and system reliability from the material up to the system level. In plastics, it develops and tests polymer materials and components for lightweight design - delivering sustainable solutions from concept to validation. Different fields of expertise include lifetime behavior in regard to mechanical, physical, chemical and recyclability properties.

VYTAUTAS MAGNUS UNIVERSITY

Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) is a public university guided by the principles of liberal arts education and dedicated to research that creates value for society. VMU provides researchers with access to modern scientific infrastructure, including laboratories, advanced equipment, and databases. VMU’s researchers are distinguished by their expertise and active engagement in international collaboration with academic, business, and public sector partners. The University is implementing more than 300 international and national projects, including 30 ongoing initiatives under Horizon Europe.

qbrobotics

qbrobotics is an innovative SME specializing in soft robotics, producing robotic hands, grippers, and variable stiffness actuators. Flagship products like qb SoftHand and SoftClaw are used in research, industry, agritech, and testing. Managing every stage internally—from R&D to production—qbrobotics ensures high quality and innovation. With advanced technologies and a skilled team, it delivers practical and versatile solutions for various industries.

Electrocycling GmbH (ECYC)

Electrocycling GmbH was founded in 1994 and has been innovatively recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) ever since. The BImSchG-approved facility processes up to 80,000 tonnes per year with around 265 employees, providing waste management services across Germany and Europe.
With experience from over 1.3 million tonnes of recycled equipment, Electrocycling combines state-of-the-art technologies for resource-efficient recycling, de-pollution, and the recovery of secondary raw materials such as ferrous metals, copper, aluminium, glass, and plastics, while also promoting the reuse of devices and components.

SYMBIO

Symbio is the leading fuel cell technology developer and manufacturer in Europe. As the partner to the pioneers of the zero-emission transition, Symbio designs and mass-produces a wide range of high-performance, competitive and durable StackPack™ hydrogen-electric fuel cell systems for mobility and stationary applications. Founded in 2010, the group now operates in Europe with its IATF 16949-certified Gigafactory located in Saint-Fons (France), and in North America with its Temecula (California, USA) facility. Symbio is an equal-share joint venture between Forvia, Michelin, and Stellantis. For more information, visit www.symbio.one and LinkedIn.

OSIT Impresa spa

OSIT Impresa S.p.A. is a fashion company and a leading player in the Italian market for young women’s apparel, producing garments sold under the Subdued brand. Its offices, production, and communication departments are located in Rome, while logistics operations are based in Pomezia. The commercial offices are in Milan, and the production center is divided between Italy and Turkey. The company currently employs 470 people working across its three Italian locations and in 10–12 satellite companies in the countries where it operates.

Cablex-M

CABLEX Group is one of the world's leading system developers and suppliers of wire harnesses, plastic and silicone components, and various mechanical assemblies. We create innovative and customized turnkey business solutions based on our own technology platforms, which offer our customers a competitive edge.

Cablex-M is an integral part of the group where we have a team of specialists focused on manufacturing advances with focus on automation in material handling.