Showcases the Future of Industry at the European Robotics Forum in Stavanger
Eyde Cluster participated in the European Robotics Forum 2026 from April 22–24 through the EU project COGNIMAN. This year’s forum focused on a topic at the heart of modern industry: collaboration between humans and robots.
How can robots support operators, reduce physical strain, and at the same time increase efficiency? And perhaps more importantly: when does a robot move beyond being an impressive research project to become a reliable tool in everyday operations?
These were the key questions explored during Eyde Cluster’s workshop at the forum.
More than 45 participants from across countries and disciplines shared experiences, challenges, and ideas. It quickly became clear that the main challenge is not only technological.
The central takeaway: building trust, understanding, and practical usability is just as important as developing advanced technology.
Technology Must Work in the Real World
A major theme of the workshop was how to develop solutions that perform just as well in busy industrial environments as they do in controlled laboratory settings.
From COGNIMAN, Lakshmy A. presented the latest developments in the project, highlighting how AI-driven robotics can be integrated into existing production lines.
Wissam Mallouli and Shane Keaveney from Croom Medical then led an engaging session on what it actually takes to scale robotics from research to full industrial deployment.
Strong European Collaboration
The workshop was organized in collaboration with several key contributors:
- Dr. Alex Mitrevski
- Youssef Mahmoud Youssef
- Sarah Terreri
- Javad Ghofrani
The project also brings together a strong network of European partners, including:
- PAL Robotics
- Chalmers teknologiska högskola
- Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg
- Montimage
- EIT Manufacturing
Live Demonstrations Drew Strong Interest
Visitors to the Eyde Cluster stand were able to see how these technologies work in practice. COGNIMAN is developing AI-powered robotic systems designed to make industrial production more flexible, safe, and robust.
Demonstrations included:
- A robotic arm for removing additively manufactured metal screws
- A robotic arm for precision deburring of metal
- A LIDAR sensor for real-time tracking of humans and robots in shared workspaces
The stand attracted significant attention, with many visitors eager to learn how these solutions can be implemented in real industrial settings.
One Step Closer to the Industry of the Future
Eyde Cluster’s participation at the European Robotics Forum highlights how the Norwegian process industry is actively contributing to the development of next-generation production systems.
The goal is clear:
to make robotics a practical, safe, and efficient tool—where humans and machines work together, not separately.
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