Synergies
ROB4GREEN
In recent years, the European circular economy is being shaped, presenting new opportunities and challenges in terms of materials reusing, waste processing, remanufacturing and refurbishing of products. Processing products after their (first) life requires high level of flexibility which is attributed to the different part conditions and variability. The EU-funded ROB4GREEN project develops user-friendly, collaborative, AI-driven robotic systems capable of adapting to various R-strategies for processing products after their (first) lifecycle. These systems enhance existing robot skills and generate new ones while operating autonomously. The ROB4GREEN solution is validated at scale in major industries, showcasing optimisation ranging from the “cell” level to the whole “value chain”, thereby contributing to the goals of the European Green Deal.
COSMIC
COSMIC is a European project bringing together industry leaders, technology providers, and innovators to develop and scale AI-driven solutions that support the EU Green Deal. With 15 pilots across Europe, COSMIC demonstrates how advanced technologies can optimise energy use, improve resource efficiency, and accelerate the green transition.
iBot4CRMs
Waste is manually sorted by trained staff to remove hazardous materials and recover critical raw materials (CRMs) from crashed cars, electric motors and home appliances. Current sorting machines can only process waste into three streams per hour and face challenges due to the variability in waste types. The EU-funded iBot4CRMs project develops a self-learning robot that uses advanced AI tools to recover CRMs from urban waste. It also dismantles end-of-life products, thereby enhancing circularity and value chains across Europe. This robotic system combines senso-mechanical perception with flexible manipulation, integrating reusable solutions from other sectors. The project carries out four large-scale pilots in Spain, Portugal, Greece and Turkey.
AID4SME
Industries vital to the European Green Deal face complex resource optimisation challenges requiring advanced AI and data solutions. However, SMEs often lack access to the necessary resources and expertise to benefit from these tools. In this context, the EU-funded AID4SME project aims to bridge this gap by supporting at least 20 SMEs through financial aid, education and an active community of practice. Partnering with large industry players, the project provides real-life challenges and testbeds across automotive, energy and other sectors. Specifically, the project’s flexible platform integrates cutting-edge AI technologies, enabling SMEs to deliver impactful solutions while fostering skills development and standardisation. Collaborating with the AI-on-Demand platform, AID4SME drives innovation, competitiveness and a greener future.
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AEROSUB
Robots are increasingly used across various fields, and the renewable energy sector’s need for sustainability could benefit from robotic solutions in floating offshore wind farms. The EU-funded AEROSUB project develops advanced robotic solutions for both fixed and floating offshore wind farms, focusing on improving operation and maintenance procedures to enhance the sustainability of renewable energy in challenging environments. The project demonstrates how robotics, integrated with AI and data analytics, can reduce CO2 emissions from operations by up to 15 million tonnes and lower the levelised cost of electricity by 2.5 %. It uses various robotic platforms to optimise collaboration between humans and robots, minimising personnel exposure to hazardous environments.