The project develops the robotics expertise of companies and organizations in the region and promotes cooperation between operators.

New business potential related to robotics product development and research is explored. The long-term vision is to bring robotics, artificial intelligence and digital twins into an integral part of the low-carbon Lapland society and SMEs.

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Objectives
  • Support the growth of robotics and artificial intelligence in small and medium-sized enterprises in Lapland and related RDI cooperation between enterprises and universities.
  • Promote collaboration between actors and explore new business potential related to robotics product development and research.
  • Target the knowledge and experience gained from previous projects towards practical applications of AI, machine learning and artificial intelligence.
  • Make university R&D environments more visible, discoverable and accessible to SMEs.
  • Develop low-threshold research and development services.
  • Provide access to laboratory services, testing environments and project staff expertise.
  • Increase the region’s innovation capacity in developing low-carbon and energy-efficient processes, products and services.