The Fondazione Mondo Digitale or the Digitalized World Foundation aims at combining innovation, instruction and fundamental values in order to create an inclusive knowledge society. The organization’s main goal is to share knowledge that will in turn…
Emerging from the fusion of various institutes, the Institute of Cognitive Sciences and Technologies is involved in the technological transfer, research training activities and enhancement in a number of scientific areas.
ISU is the birthplace of the first electronic digital computer, the ABC. Since then, the university has created the Developmental Robotics Laboratory to create robots that are fully autonomous. ISU’s objective is to develop a truly intelligent humanoid.…
Taiwan’s first robot capable of scaling walls was developed in part by NKFUST’s College of Engineering’s Mechanical and Automation Engineering. This award-winning robot can eventually be put into actual use, replacing humans to clean the windows of tall…
Established in 1974, the National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (NTUST) is Taiwan’s first and leading higher education institution. At the RoboCup soccer competition in the Netherlands, the team showcased human-like robots displaying their…
Re-Lion is a global company that specializes in technology for TDGS (Terrain Database Generation Systems) as well as small unit training and driving simulation. The company provides products for different organizations in high-tech fields that need high…
CMU’s Sensor Based Planning Laboratory engages in research on robotics and sensor-based planning, among other fields. Researchers focus on equipping robots with probabilistic planner technology which, if successful, can extend current sensor capabilities.…
Singapore Polytechnic is the first ever polytechnic institute in Singapore that aims at training skilled personnel who will lead the wide ranging industries and businesses in the country. With various robots being created Singapore is clearly showing…
The VU University of Amsterdam was founded in 1880 and ever since its foundation; the institution has been focusing on deepening knowledge. The university’s students and researchers are involved in multiple mechatronics and robotics projects that aim…
Yonsei University is the oldest private university in Korea. The medical college opened the Severance Robot and MIS Center in 2009. This center teachers surgeons the latest techniques in robotic surgery, and are introduced to new techniques that can improve…
The VUB AI-Lab has worked with hundreds of researchers to study autonomous robots. It has a Robotics and Language Evolution Group that developed the core technologies FCG and Babel2. They are working on personalized products emerging from Tailored User…
Aris serves as an independent company that aims at developing modern software for machine vision applications that are system specific.
The ACFR in the University of Sydney is one of the world’s largest robotic research institutes. It is actively involved in R&D for field robotics principles and systems. It is home to several groups and labs involved in robotics, such as the Center for…
The Biomimetic Robotics Lab at Stanford University is working on developing a new breed of biologically-inspired robots that will have the latest technology. They have already made a series of robots called the Sprawl family, hand-sized hexapedal robots…
The Biomimetic Underwater Robot Program at Northeastern University specializes in biomimetic robots, autonomous underwater robots and biomimetic neurotechnology. So far they have created a lamprey-like robot designed for remote sensing operations in water…
The Bristol robotics Laboratory is the largest academic center for multi-disciplinary robotics research in the UK. Their mission is to understand the engineering and social roles of robotics. They have accomplished many robotics projects, including the…
Centre for Concepts in Mechatronics develops robotics products and related production systems. The Dutch company supplies products to different market and industries such as data and energy storage, space navigation and biomedicine.
The CRES is USC’s robotic systems research unit. The center’s research engages over 60 physical robots, with research on mobile, humanoid, molecular, and re-configurable robots. Some of their notable projects include Sony robot dogs, the Beobots Chimp…
The CRMS’ mission is to provide leading manufacturing research, engineering services, and skilled graduates that will help businesses be successful and competitive. Each year they offer services to more than 350 companies, businessmen, and agencies every…
Founded in 1917, the Chulalongkorn University is considered as the oldest university in Thailand. It has experienced significant development in the field of technology and robotics. The Control Automation and Robotics Lab of the university is engaged…
CMINEN or the Center for Medical Imaging aims at creating reliable, innovative and effective solutions to meet the diverse needs of clinical practice. CMINEN also serves as a platform for education and research while initiating and participating in medical…
SAIL is the AI research lab at Stanford University. Their mission is to change how we perceive we understand the world. The lab is in the Gates Computer Science Department and is home to over 100 people and more than 30 robots. They have contributed to…
Cybernet Systems Corporation creates not only robotics technology solutions but also advancements in human-robot interaction. It invented the largest selling robotic consumer technology on the market; the force feedback technology which is now found…
Having offices in the Netherlands as well as Belgium, Datavision is a well-known European distributor of vision components.
Being a medical rehabilitation center in Utrecht, De Hoogstraat is the research and innovation center of the UMC Utrech Hospital that aims at improving the rehabilitation treatment by performing scientific research, innovation and implementation of projects.
ERUS introduces robotics as the newest field in urological surgery. ERUS conducts meetings and master classes while promoting academic cooperation to better understand robot-assisted surgical procedures.
Fraunhofer IAIS (Intelligent Analysis and Information Systems) aims at developing tailored IT solutions to help organizations and companies optimize their products, services and even processes while implementing intelligent information as well as sophisticated…
The HoTDeC facility provides hovercraft researchers an advanced testbed for experimentation with inter-networked vehicles. It was the first testbed to feature vehicles that were fully autonomous, inter-networked, and could be manipulated wirelessly. They…
Recognised as an Associate Laboratory and coordinated by INESC Porto, INESC TEC forms a robust center of technological and scientific development in Portugal by bringing together around 770 researchers.
Founded in 1992, ISR aims at setting up a world-class multidisciplinary research team that can perform innovative research in several areas of technology and science, with its particular focus on automation and robotics.
Started in the year 2000, ISMB is an institute for innovation and applied research focused on Information & Communication Technologies.
Enjoying success for over 60 years, KARL STORZ is a highly regarded international company that is known for the sale and production of medical devices or instruments. The company creates products for three sectors, including human medicine, veterinary…
Home to various labs, research centers and facilities, the Kitakyushu National College of Technology in Japan aims at educating students on a wide range of science and technology which includes Robotics.
The Meander Medical Center of Amersfoort develops highly specialized healthcare techniques and research. It is involved in the project Robotics for Flexible Endoscope Steering.
Based in the Netherlands, MIRA is the research centre for Biomedical Technology and Technical Medicine of the University of Twente. It aims at introducing new treatments to the healthcare sector. By working closely with government organizations, hospitals…
Oxford Technologies Ltd was founded in 2000 and aims at developing expertise and technologies for the implementation of cost-effective and fit-for purpose solutions for remote handling applications.
Founded in 1869, Purdue University is the second largest public university in terms of international student population in the U.S. Its ART Lab is a major center for robotics research in the state. The lab has partnered with DRB Fatec, Hoya Robotics and…
Based in Kingston, Ontario, Queen's University is a well-known Canadian public research univer-sity. Students at the university have developed the FANUC F-200i Robot and addressed the fail-ure analysis of the DEXTER parallel manipulator.
CMU’s Robot Education Lab has tackled a wide range of robotics fields, including intelligent manufacturing, nano-robots and anthropomorphic robots. Recently the lab developed the snakebot: a robot capable of moving like a snake. The founders of the Robotics…
Roessingh is a rehabilitation center founded in 1948. The center provides all types of rehabilitations for children and adults, and is also involved in projects that require researching new kinds of methods and equipments to improve rehabilitation.
Operating globally, Saebo is an American company founded in 2001 that aims at providing innovative rehabilitation products for patients with neurological injuries such as strokes. The company’s revolutionary products let patients with minimal hand and…
Semnan University is an Iranian university that provides students hands-on experience and advanced learning facilities. It has continually researched on ways and means to improve not only its facilities and physical structures but also its teaching capabilities,…
FP7 is a financial tool for promoting research in Europe. The 7-year program aims at meeting increased demands of employment and competitiveness. It is expected to play an important role in promoting private investment in research.
Space Applications Services is a Belgium-based space technology corporation that aims at providing the best System & Operations engineering as well as software engineering knowledge to the aerospace market.
SPbSPU is Russia’s major technical university located in St. Petersburg. It is also the country's top research facility and the leading educational institution in the fields of industrial engineering, aerospace engineering and several other disciplines.…
The Technical University of Catalonia in Spain is home to the Institut de Robòtica i Informàtica Industrial, a joint research center actively promoting basic research in robotics and applied informatics. Here, students conduct hands-on research with mobile…
South Korea’s Tongmyong University’s is one of the country’s most distinguished schools. It has been selected for several projects and as a model for local employment and human resources development. The Department of Robot System Engineering has also…
TU Delft Robotics Institute is the leading center for robotics research in the Netherlands. Their aim is to introduce new and original robotics technologies that will enable humans and robots to work together in uncontrolled, unpredictable, real-life…
One of Scotland’s four ancient universities, the University of Glasgow caters to more than 23,000 students. It includes research facilities like the Computer Vision and Graphics group where students can learn about robotics through computer vision research,…
With approximately 14,200 students, the University of Kaiserslautern is the only engineering and technical university in Rhineland-Palatinate. Founded in 1970, the university offers excellent learning atmosphere and engaging student life.
USC is one of the leading robotics universities in the U.S. The USC Robotics Research Laboratory works on projects in service and humanoid robots, among others, for everything from Homeland Security to environmental cleanup. The goal of the lab is to…
The University of Tehran is a public Iranian university that is considered to be the oldest modern university based on its socio-cultural and political history. Its Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory aims at supporting graduate students in…
Based in the Netherlands, the University of Twente (UT) is a Dutch research university that focuses on technical development and its implications for individuals as well as society. UT is involved in two important robotics projects i.e. LOPES and ROBAR.
The University of Dundee in Scotland has a reputation for providing students and robot enthusiasts with the knowledge they need in the real world of robotics. One of their projects is the Colon Climbing Robot with Internal Support Structure, or the CIRWISS.…
Providing custom-made consultancy on laboratory equipment, medical devices and in vitro diagnostics, Use-Lab is a German tech company founded in 2001 that aims at offering more than just usability testing.
Started as an agricultural and mechanical land-grant college in 1872, Virginia Tech is a research university that offers 65 Bachelor’s degrees through its seven undergraduate academic colleges, 145 masters’ as well as doctoral degree programs through…
Yamagata University in Japan is a distinguished institution that has won many awards. The university has a robotics lab, the Telerobotics Laboratory, which is seeking to add to the school’s honors. A researcher there has developed a wearable telepresence…
Yaskawa Motoman, an American subsidiary of the Japanese company Yaskawa Electric Corporation, produces automation products for many major industries. Headquartered in Miamisburg, Ohio, their product line includes over 175 distinct robot models and is…
Japan’s YNU is well-known for meeting the challenges of today in all its departments. In the Kawamura Laboratory in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, students research and develop solutions to the latest robotics challenges. The lab’s vision is…
