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RoboDemo

Demonstrating New Generation Robotics and Smart Manufacturing to SMEs in the NPA Region

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This project introduces a safe and practical way for manufacturing companies to adopt robotics and technology solutions. It helps companies see what is possible through real-life demonstrations and applied solutions to production challenges. The approach builds understanding and confidence, showing that solutions already exist and can be implemented without major risks. It also strengthens cooperation between companies, universities, and R&D organizsations.
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RoboDemo partners met in Sweden

The RoboDemo project partners had an amazing opportunity to hit three flies with one strike as they arranged their partner meeting in Sweden at the beginning of November.

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RoboDemo

We developed and piloted a technology transfer model to support companies in the NPA area. Take a look to what have achieved!

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Robodemo in numbers

The core of the project is a technology transfer model which supported companies in making informed decisions. It helped identifying bottlenecks, offered tailored solutions, and improved efficiency.

26 SMEs

For each company a tailored reference solution was developed, implemented, and documented.

18 Companies

Plan to invest in robotics or automation in the short term.

1-5 years

Most companies will see results within 1-5 years, depending on equipment availability and support networks.

Optimised Technology Transfer Model

The RoboDemo technology transfer model has been developed to support small and medi-um-sized enterprises (SMEs) in adopting new emerging technologies and methodologies. It is designed to be agile, iterative, and adaptable to the specific needs of each company. The primary goal is to reduce the barriers that prevent SMEs from investing in new technologies by offering a structured yet flexible approach to technology transfer.

Who is it for

The model is especially useful for:

  • SMEs and MSMEs dealing with growth or labor shortages

  • R&D organizations working with industrial technologies

  • Company decision-makers in operations and finance

  • Universities, municipalities, and support networks

  • Policy makers aiming to support regional development

What are the benefits

  • Companies and employees, through safer and more efficient workplaces

  • Local communities and supply chains, via improved competitiveness

  • Municipalities, through stronger regional economies

  • The entire value chain, from technology providers to end users

Project priority

Innovation

Project period

Start

01.12.2022

End

30.11.2025

Lead Partner

Centria University of Applied Sciences Ltd

heidi.kaartinen@centria.fi
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Partners

Luleå University of Technology
UiT The Arctic University of Norway
T2 Training for Skills
Advancing Innovation in Manufacturing, AIM Centre

Project info

Objective

1.1 Developing and enhancing research and innovation capacities and the uptake of advanced technologies

Total Budget

1.452.392,98 EUR

NPA Co-Financing

892.119,57 EUR

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01.12.2025

RoboDemo has successfully wrapped up!

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10.10.2025

Interreg Cooperation Day: Open Doors at Centria RDI

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03.10.2025

CONNECTING THE DOTS - Celebrating 25 years of cooperation in the NPA

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26.09.2025

Interreg Cooperation Day: RoboDemo Final Event

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24.09.2025

RoboDemo: Almost time to say goodbye

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11.09.2025

Interreg Cooperation Day: Interreg in Finland

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08.09.2025

RoboDemo at Wood trade fair, Jyväskylä

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02.05.2025

RoboDemo at the Sligo Engineering & Technology Expo 2025

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04.04.2025

Meeting at Levi, Finland

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31.03.2025

RoboDemo was present at Ryskypäivät

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24.03.2025

Interreg NPA Lead Partners met in Cork

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17.02.2025

Centria and T2 had a cross-border workshop on a company case

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06.02.2025

See our latest updates on demonstration videos

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21.10.2024

RoboDemo partners traveled back to Ireland

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14.10.2024

Open doors gathered hundreds of visitors to meet the projects

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24.05.2024

RoboDemo was presented in Northern Industry 2024

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26.03.2024

Case: Lawrence Engineering Ltd.

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09.02.2024

Demonstration: Robotic boxing and palletising of dairy products

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13.11.2023

RoboDemo partners met in Sweden

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13.11.2023

Interreg NPA Lead Partner seminar in Skellefteå

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03.11.2023

Demonstration: Simulating the robotised trimming of boat parts

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24.04.2023

RoboDemo partners met in Ireland

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20.01.2023

RoboDemo partners met for the 1st time in Finland

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15.11.2022

Here starts the RoboDemo!

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