Cascade Funding for Bytefabrik.AI GmbHHuman-Robot Collaboration on an International Level
The secure, human-centered industrial application of artificial intelligence in robotic systems is at the core of the EU project EARASHI – Embodied AI/Robotics Applications for a Safe, Human-oriented Industry. Together with its project partners, the initiative aims to improve working conditions in production environments and build trust in technology. In collaboration with Mondragon University in the Basque Country, Steinbeis Europa Zentrum is developing a methodology to evaluate employee acceptance of the innovations created during the project.
Through a cascade funding mechanism, SMEs and start-ups were invited to apply with application projects during two rounds of calls for proposals. As a result, 10 companies received funding of up to €200,000 each.
The Karlsruhe-based start-up Bytefabrik.AI GmbH was selected to collaborate with experts from Flanders Make in Belgium to develop a new and innovative data analysis software for the machinery and plant engineering sector.
The Prague-based start-up RoboTwin received funding for its Manuvised Technology. Manuvised stands for “manufacturing supervised” and utilizes high-tech Industry 4.0 technologies for robot-controlled processes that keep humans at the center of operations, ensuring proper monitoring.
"We are delighted with the funding from EARASHI and are excited to leverage the expertise of the Spanish research institution Ikerlan, which is helping us further develop Manuvised – a solution that truly places humans at the heart of the process."
Megi Mejdrechová. RoboTwin
The EARASHI project consortium consists of 12 members from research, industry, and associations across Germany, France, Belgium, Spain, and Portugal, with a total project budget of €5.3 million.
The project aligns with the EU's political objectives for workplace health and safety, proposed by the European Commission in 2021, to protect the health and safety of its 170 million workers and sustainably achieve decent working conditions.
Steinbeis Europa Zentrum remains active in cascade funding projects. Feel free to contact us for a consultation to gain an overview of current opportunities.
„Thanks to this funding, we can collaborate with top-tier European research institutions while advancing the development of our 'Manufacturing Analytics Copilot.' This AI-powered software expands our product portfolio, enabling our customers to provide production staff with quicker and more intuitive notifications regarding necessary maintenance and optimization measures for production lines. This significantly reduces both downtime and employee stress, a double benefit in times of labor shortages. The development of such unique AI products requires significant research and development efforts – as a young company, this would not have been possible without research funding. In addition, the Steinbeis Europa Zentrum regularly informs us about relevant new funding opportunities and events, allowing us to continue developing our product, meet new customers, and establish partnerships.“
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